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BWLO: Glider recs?

I've decided to get a glider even though DH thinks we should just grab one of the umpteen rockers at the ILs house. Thankfully, my mom totally understands my desire to not spend nights nursing in a piece of furniture that spent the last 5 years in the garage and has offered to buy/help buy the glider. So what do you ladies recommend? We can't afford the fancy schmancy ones, but would still like to get a decent glider etc. TIA!
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Re: BWLO: Glider recs?

  • We got a Shermag set (glider and ottoman) from BRU. Not the cheapest thing ever, but not one of the super expensive ones, either. It's been great. No complaints. Comfortable, has the glider lock, etc.
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    We got a Shermag set (glider and ottoman) from BRU. Not the cheapest thing ever, but not one of the super expensive ones, either. It's been great. No complaints. Comfortable, has the glider lock, etc.

    Sorry to butt in. Do you use it often? We have a recliner in the living room and a regular ole rocking chair in Nolan's room. I'm debating getting a glider too, but I don't know how often it will get used if it's in a bedroom (as opposed to the LR). 

  • We got an upholstered glider and we LOVE it. The brand is escaping me. I believe we paid a little over $400 for it.
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  • Tiff--I've used it every day of her life (well, when we're not out of town, LOL).

    A part of her bedtime routine (for naps and nighttime) has always been to sit in the glider and nurse, read a book, and/or just snuggle/rock for a few minutes.  

  • I have a glider (and Tiff, I use mine EVERY day!).  I would strongly reccomend going to Babies R Us and trying them out.  That way you can make sure they are comfortable for you (arm height is good, back is tall enough, etc.).  You could potentially spend MANY hours in the glider, and you want to make sure it's comfy for you!

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  • When Taryn was born, my grandparents surprised me with a glider so I wasn't able to pick one out or test them out. Anyway, they got one from WalMart and while I don't think it received great reviews in Baby Bargains, it has held up extremely well and is plenty comfortable. I don't use it so often anymore, but used it quite often when she was littler. It's currently in Tessa's room, so I'll have it for nursing her and what not.

     

    Oh, and I think they're around $150? Under $200 for sure.

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  • Thanks guys. And thanks Llora for allowing me to piggy back on your question. ;)
  • We have one, the brand is called, Best. We spend about $500 for the glider and rocking stool. I don't know how much you want to spend specifically, but it's SO comfortable. Price included choosing our wood/finish and fabric. We ordered it from a speciality childrens store. The brand is rated really well with Baby Bargains, and just about everyone in my family who has a baby has a Best chair, everyone loves them, and have stood up really well over time. When company is over (at my parents house), that chair (which is in the office and not a frequently used room) is always in use!

    I think Baby Bargains also recommends Dutailier brand. Not sure if they are more or less expensive than Best.

  • We got one from the ILs (the one I picked) from Walmart. I didn't want a super expensive one. I'll look for it online but it was like $140 for glider and ottoman and I love it. It's comfy and I still use it big ole 34 wk of self while holding R. Roomy to say the least! I'm so glad I didn't buy one twice or more the price.
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  • I think this is it. On sale too! Storkcraft - Bowback Glider Rocker and Ottoman Espresso Finish, Beige Cushions+ http://www.walmart.com//ip/Storkcraft-Bowback-Glider-Rocker/6006620?adid=1500000000000030367350
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  • My MIL bought us a glider from a consignment shop for $50, in perfect condition. She bought new cushions for it and we still use it to this day, 7 years later!
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  • I, too, have a Shermag one from BRU and love it.  Now that I'm back in school, I don't use it everyday, but it gets used often throughout the week.  In the summer, it was used daily as we would rock to relax, cuddle, and read before naps.

    It's even comfortable enough to sleep on for a couple hours (but no more than that).

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  • imageheatherkj:
    We got a Shermag set (glider and ottoman) from BRU. Not the cheapest thing ever, but not one of the super expensive ones, either. It's been great. No complaints. Comfortable, has the glider lock, etc.

    Same. We use it during story time, nursing morning and night. Love our Shermag glider 

  • We have a Duatilier glider and honestly have never really used it.  It was never comfortable for nursing (just preferred the couch or bed) and I never rocked my girls to bed.  We got it from my aunt and uncle so I am glad we didn't spend any money on it cause we would NOT have gotten our money's worth out of it.
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    I think this is it. On sale too! Storkcraft - Bowback Glider Rocker and Ottoman Espresso Finish, Beige Cushions+ http://www.walmart.com//ip/Storkcraft-Bowback-Glider-Rocker/6006620?adid=1500000000000030367350

    That's the one I have too!

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  • I have the PBK one and I wish I didn't get it.  It's too small for me so we never use it.  I am actually thinking of selling it and/or just taking it out of her room.  I should have gone with what I really wanted and gotten an upholstered rocker.  Big regret.

    So, a big +1 on trying out chairs and seeing what's comfortable to you.
  • We got a Duatailer from someone on craigslsit.  Love it still use it daily. 
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  • We got a rocker/ recliner instead of a glider. I wanted something that would be big enough to tandem nurse the twins and something that would be comfortable to sleep in if the babies were having a particularly bad night. I obviously haven't used it for the babies yet but it's really comfortable. We got it for just under $400 at Costco. It looks kind of like this but without the different colored stitching down the middle: http://tinyurl.com/3tjsqrn
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  • We have the Newco Serenity swivel glider and ottoman from BRU. It's one of the upholstered chair-looking ones.

    No baby yet, but I've tested out the glider and could honestly fall asleep in that thing. It's so darn comfy! I love it!

  • Thanks ladies!! I'm hoping to make it to BRU soon, but likely won't happen until my Saturday classes are over in October. I know that Best and Dutalier always receive great reviews, but other than Dutalier's cheapie one at JCP, I don't think that price range is in our cards. I have thought about finding one on CL and then getting new cushions too. So many decisions!
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    Thanks guys. And thanks Llora for allowing me to piggy back on your question. ;)

    you are totally welcome!! I think figuring out all this baby stuff is just freakin' hard! Smile and with the twins you need to definitely be comfy

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