If the child is a fidget: the best rocking chairs

Bright Starts 6978

High-quality, compact and practical rocking chair, made in the USA. Designed for babies from birth to 18 kg.

The arched legs of the chaise longue allow you to use it as a simple rocking chair, swinging with your hand, and a system of five-point straps securely holds the baby inside. You can turn on the automatic vibration mode and choose one of seven soothing melodies. The chaise longue is powered by batteries, which are not included in the kit. From entertainment, in addition to music, there is also an arc with soft toys placed immediately above the chair. It easily turns to the side when you need to get the baby.

For the convenience of landing, the angle of the backrest is adjustable in three positions. There is an additional pillow in the form of a duckling, which is placed inside for newborns.

Users highlight the lightness and compactness of the design. The chair is easy to move around the apartment and install in a limited space. The shape of the legs itself is also convenient, which promotes rocking. Some mothers do not use artificial vibration, preferring natural rocking movements, and an already grown-up child can rock himself by moving his legs. The rocking chair is easy to fold, the covers are removed and erased. The melodies are pleasant, the sound can be adjusted. Mothers consider the advantage of the work of the chaise longue not from the network, but from batteries. They are enough for a long time, and it is absolutely safe for the baby.

At the same time, many users believe that the shape of the seat is not too comfortable for newborns (up to 1 month) or small children. The backrest does not unfold into a horizontal position, the fragile baby simply slides down or "curls on its side", and a beautiful pillow in the form of a duckling does not help. Five-point seat belts hold securely, but are inconvenient for very young children, because they do not have soft pads.

Users also note that by age, the chaise longue is most useful for children up to 8-9 months, then the fidgets get bored. It is difficult to alter the arc with toys, because they are not removable, and their pastel colour does not attract attention.

The Bright Starts chair can be recommended to mothers of babies aged from 1.5 months to 1 year. It will allow you to take the load off your hands and teach the child to fall asleep on his own.

Tiny Love Moms Love

A rocking chair beloved by many mothers from the legendary manufacturer of goods for children Tiny Love. Manufacturers recommend using a chaise longue from birth to 4 years old.

Users liked this model primarily for its versatility. Thanks to its ergonomic design, it easily turns from a swing into a crib, and can also be used simply as a high chair. A suspended mobile with interesting toys rotates and plays different melodies, flashes lights and works in several modes. An additional vibration unit on the side can rock the chair in automatic mode. Five-point seat belts comfortably and securely hold the baby in the chair.

Of the many advantages , we highlight:

the ability to spread the backrest in a horizontal position with one hand if the baby falls asleep; moreover, the design also allows you to raise the textile sides on the sides, turning the chair into a cradle;

the protective hood over the chair is very comfortable outside in summer, protecting the sleeping baby from bright sunlight;

the arched legs easily sway from the movements of the baby or mom, vibration is optional;

when the child grows up, the mobile can be removed, and the cradle can be fixed and the model can be turned into a feeding chair.

Many mothers called vibration a disadvantage. Users consider it too powerful, sometimes kids are scared of it. It is also not very convenient to transport a chair without a car, since there are no handles for carrying and it is difficult to disassemble.

The Tiny Love rocking chair "Moms Love" can be recommended for unloading the mother and the development of the baby from birth. If you have a car, then it is convenient to take it with you to nature and to visit, use it not only as a rocking chair, but also as a cradle or a feeding chair.

Graco Lovin Hug

An interesting rocking chair for children from birth to 9 kg. The design of the seat is a bit like a hammock: a dense fabric is stretched over the metal frame in such a way that the baby's back slightly sags inside. The seat is attached on both sides to a special rocking mechanism. You can roll the baby manually, you can turn on the automatic mode and choose one of the seven speeds of motion sickness.

A mobile with three soft toys is suspended above the chaise longue, which swings in time with the chair. On the right side of the rack there is a push-button control panel that allows you to easily adjust the speed and time of motion sickness and select the desired melody or sounds of nature. In addition to the five-point belt, the baby in the chair is securely insured by a hinged plastic table with a membrane between the legs.

One of the main advantages of the model is its versatility. It can serve as a cradle for motion sickness, an entertainment centre for a waking baby or a high chair with a feeding table. It is very convenient that you can choose the appropriate speed of motion sickness and the desired pleasant melody.

Moms are happy with the practicality of the chair — it is easy to take care of it. The Hook-and-loop cover is easy to remove and wash, dries quickly. Safety belts with latches. An additional bonus can be called a network adapter, which can be used instead of batteries. You just need to pay attention to the configuration of the model, since some modifications work exclusively on batteries.

Many mothers call a serious disadvantage the loud sound of the mechanism working at high speeds and unpleasant sounds of nature, which, according to some reviews, do not have much in common with natural sounds. The absence of a horizontal position and a rigid backrest makes it difficult to use a chaise longue for newborns. And for children over 2 years old, it is better to remove the feeding table, since it rests on the legs.

Users recommend taking a cradle only with a network adapter, the batteries quickly run out and do not give sufficient force to the mechanism for rocking a child weighing more than 8 kilograms.

When buying a Graco Lovin Hug swing, you need to take into account its dimensions when unfolded. This design takes up a lot of space, it is inconvenient to use it in standard kitchens of multi-storey buildings or to drag it around the apartment.

The model can be recommended as a stationary entertainment centre for children older than 3 months.

Baby Bjorn Babysitter Balance Price from 8 999 up to 10 500 ₴ →

A well-thought-out designer lounger Babysitter Balance by the famous Swedish manufacturer of baby Bjorn products for children. The design is extremely simple: a metal frame with a stretched coton cover and polyester mesh. Designed for babies from birth to 13 kg, the height of the backrest can be easily adjusted with one finger by pressing the appropriate button.

So that the baby does not fall off the chair, a fastening is provided in the form of simple panties, which are fastened to the cover with buttons.

There are no automatic and electronic devices: no music, no vibration, no rocking mechanism. Many people may consider this a minus, but when there are no mechanisms, there is nothing to break.

The disadvantage is also the lack of toys for the baby and the high cost of the chair. But manufacturers and American fans of Baby Bjorn consider this price fully justified by the safety of the design. It is impossible to turn the frame over, and instead of rigid straps, gentle and durable fastening panties hold securely and gently. A huge plus of the model is its compactness and the ability to conveniently and easily fold it for transportation.

And the design of the chaise longue is arranged so that it sways with any movement of the baby. Mom will be able to rock the baby just with a light touch.

Users note the high quality of the cover and frame. There is practically no demolition of such a chaise longue, it is passed from seniors to juniors and still performs its functions flawlessly.

Graco Sweetpeace

The stylish Sweetpeace rocking centre of the American manufacturer Graco. This model is intended for children from birth to 5-6 months, until the baby has learned to sit on his own. Performs the function of a cradle and swing. The soft roomy seat is easily adjustable with one hand, can be transformed into a cradle. The presence of carrying handles allows you to take it with you for a walk. The chair can be installed in different positions and choose the direction of swing swing. There is a seat vibration function and different speeds of motion sickness.

An additional bonus is the musical arrangement. In addition to the standard set of soothing melodies, rain and wind sounds, it is possible to connect an mp3 player. Mom can record a lullaby in her own performance and turn it on to the baby when she leaves him in the cradle.

Different tilts of the seat back, a hood that protects from bright rays, the choice of rhythm and speed of motion sickness and vibration, plus smooth movements that mimic mom's hands — these are the main advantages of the model.

Now let's talk about the cons. Firstly, it is large dimensions and the inability to fold the chair. It is very difficult to move it around the apartment or take it with you on a trip. Another significant disadvantage is the short period of use of the rocking chair — less than six months. As soon as the child learns to sit, the cradle will become uncomfortable for him.