DaVinci Olive Upholstered Swivel Glider

Full Review

You're going to spend an absurd number of hours in your nursery chair. Between nighttime feeds, contact naps, bedtime stories, and the rocking-until-they're-finally-asleep sessions, this chair becomes your second bed. The DaVinci Olive is comfortable for all of it. The swivel is 360 degrees, which matters more than you'd think. You can swivel to grab a burp cloth from the changing table without standing up while holding a sleeping baby (every parent knows the terror of trying to stand up with a baby who just fell asleep). The glide motion is smooth and quiet. No creaking, no catching, just a gentle back-and-forth. The lumbar pillow that comes with it is actually useful, not just decorative. The seat is wide enough that you can tuck your legs up if you want, or sit with a nursing pillow across your lap. The performance fabric resists stains and is easy to spot clean, which you'll need because spit-up finds every surface. It looks like a normal living room armchair, so it won't scream "nursery furniture" when your kid outgrows the crib and you move it to the family room. Assembly is just attaching the base, about 10 minutes. It's not cheap, but you'll use it for years.