{"id":13373,"date":"2019-10-10T10:30:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-10T14:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=13373"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:45:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:45:51","slug":"6-ways-to-use-a-glider-chair-after-it-outgrows-the-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/6-ways-to-use-a-glider-chair-after-it-outgrows-the-nursery\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Use a Glider Chair After it Outgrows the Nursery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our glider chair didn\u2019t exactly outgrow a nursery. In\nessence, it got kicked out of my daughter\u2019s room.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our glider chair at home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Yes, when I was expecting my first child, my mother-in-law treated us to a convertible crib and a dresser with a changing table. My husband and I added the glider chair, and it was wonderful. It was the go-to spot in the middle of the night for feeding and then rocking our daughter back to sleep. (The trick, of course, was transferring her from rocking in my arms to the crib without her waking up and starting all over again, but I digress.) There were nights I fell asleep in that chair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My daughter started crawling and toddling around, and the glider became a great place to sit and rock as we read her bedtime stories or when she was not feeling well or when she was trying to give up her afternoon nap and still needed some quiet time. It was also great when her sister came along and the three of us enjoyed many storytimes tucked into that glider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then pre-school started and somehow she was in Kindergarten, and the chair wasn\u2019t needed as much and started getting in the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So where can a glider chair go once it leaves the nursery? <\/p>\n\n\n

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The glider chair in its most recent spot in our old dining room. The dog thinks it is her room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ours floated into the TV room, the formal living room and currently our glider is in our old dining room! Having lived in our house for twenty-one years and realizing how little we used our dining room, we took out the dining room table and converted the room to a sitting area\/den\/office. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Glider<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The glider sits in the corner and is where my husband often comes to sit and chat with me while I\u2019m at the desk going through mail or when we go through paperwork together. It’s right by the window, and I like to sit there and read whenever I\u2019m able to grab some quiet time for myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT\u2019S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ROCKING CHAIR AND A GLIDER\nCHAIR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all in the way they move. Rocking chair<\/a>s offer movement in a curving arc motion that rocks a baby up and down that is very soothing for them. Glider chairs move backward and forward on a fixed track, providing smooth movement, and they won\u2019t pinch toes like a rocker can. Glider chairs require very little effort, even less than the motion required for a rocker. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Four Post Gliding Rocker with Ottoman<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Swivel gliders up the ante offering forward and backward motion as well as turning side to side and rotating. They’re great when reaching for things nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A glider moves smoothly on a fixed track.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Gliders are heavy and can be harder to move than rockers. If you want to change the position of your glider chair often, think about whether you want to add a swivel so it will move in more directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 WAYS TO USE A GLIDER CHAIR AFTER IT OUTGROWS THE NURSERY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ADD IT TO THE LIVING ROOM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have room, your glider is a great addition to the living room<\/a>. It can blend in easily with your sofa and loveseat<\/a> to provide a coveted seat in the living room area and offer a great place to read, nap or relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUT IT IN THE GUEST ROOM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have a guest room, visitors that come are sure to\nenjoy the coziness of a glider chair when they\u2019re looking to unwind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

USE IT IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a good chance the combination of warmth, gliding and\nrocking (depending on the model you have) may bring on a long nap.
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A cozy spot by the fireplace<\/a> is perfect for a glider chair.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

PLACE IT IN THE FAMILY ROOM\/TV ROOM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy TV time with a cozy chair to use while you watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MOVE IT TO YOUR BEDROOM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Even if your glider chair has outgrown the nursery, that doesn\u2019t mean you have to stop loving it! Move it to your bedroom<\/a> to use while reading, watching TV, talking on the phone, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The American Winthrop Slat Glider<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

PUT IT NEAR A WINDOW VIEW YOU ENJOY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you have a lovely window view, how about moving your glider chair there? Sink into relax mode as you glide while enjoying a scenic view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GLIDER CHAIR FOR NURSERY AND BEYOND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n