Nursery Guide

Why Buy A La-Z-Boy Nursery/Maternity Chair?

New mothers and their babies spend a lot of time bonding together in nursery comfort. If you are the type of carer who likes to read, cuddle, and sing to your little one, a maternity recliner should be a top priority. It may be some time before your baby takes their first steps, and in the meantime, you can rock, glide, recline and swivel together. A supportive seat reclines just right, easing the strain on your back and arms during those feeding sessions.

Parenting can be exhilarating and exhausting all in one day, followed by night times hoping your little one will drift off to sleep. The solution: a rocker, glider, or power recliner nursery chair for spending quality time with your precious baby. A recliner nursery chair will help you soothe your baby to sleep, while also providing therapeutic movement and positioning options for mom. Nursery chairs can be a luxuriously comfortable way to sit up and feed your baby during the night, allowing you both to remain comfortable, calm, and serene. Your baby will sleep better, and there is every chance you might also get a little rest and feel refreshed for the new day ahead.

What Should You Look for In A Nursery/Maternity Chair?

Needless to say, your top priority when looking for a maternity chair should be comfort. You want the type of comfort that feels great when you first sit down, and then just gets better and better. You can test your recliner before your baby arrives, so that you know that comfort is guaranteed.

Any new parent will tell you that the best way to get your little one to sleep is by rocking, and La-Z-Boy rocking recliners are the perfect solution to do so. Power recliners are also an ideal choice for parents – they offer the chance to put your feet up at the touch of a button, for a more supported and restful position while you feed, comfort, or read to your child.

What’s better – is that as your child grows, your La-Z-Boy recliner will become a place to read, snuggle and share life’s special moments. Now that’s comforting.

Top La-Z-Boy Maternity/Nursing Recliners

Your search for the ultimate mix of comfort and style in a nursing recliner stops here. We’ve got you covered with a nursing and maternity recliner for every parent and nursery need.

Each parent will have different requirements for their nursery room recliner, depending on their needs and those of their baby. Here are the different styles to choose from:

Rocker Recliners

Lots of new mothers choose rocker recliners as the best nursing chair for their specific needs. Rock and recline simultaneously to lull you and baby into your relaxing comfort space for a cuddle, snuggle, or sleep.

Wall Saver Recliners

If yours is a smaller nursery or living room, a wall saver recliner is a smart furniture choice. A wall saver recliner can be placed close to a wall or other object yet still provide maximum recline potential.

Electric Power Recliner

Fingertip push-button control for relaxing parent and baby into the perfect recline angle. Adjust your position for optimum back support and footrest angle without waking your little one.

Benefits of a Maternity/Nursing Chair

Feed Like a Pro: Whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, a nursing recliner gives you the ultimate spot to feed your little one. With adjustable recline and a design that supports all your favourite feeding positions, both you and your baby can stay comfy and relaxed. A smoother, more enjoyable feeding time awaits.

Rock, Recline, Relax – Baby’s New Favourite Combo: Cranky baby? No problem! The gentle rocking motion of a rocker recliner is pure magic when it comes to soothing. It mimics the familiar movements from the womb, helping your little one drift off to dreamland. And when it's time for a nap, just kick back and recline—comfort for you, calm for your baby.

Parent-Friendly Ergonomics: Newborns are adorable, but they can be tough on your body. Enter the power recliner: your secret weapon for staying pain-free. With ergonomic support for your back and neck, plus lumbar support and adjustable headrests, you can power recline and feed without putting your body through the wringer.

Stress relief: With a quality recliner, your back, shoulders, neck and legs are all supported. For some young moms, there is no better way to relax comfortably while breastfeeding and bonding. Your perfect nursery chair should relieve aches and pains with stress-free rocking, reclining, and relaxing.

Improved circulation: Inflammation of the legs and feet can be a problem. Check out recliners that can be lowered into weightless horizontal position. Your recliner should easily adjust into comfortable recline for improving circulation while nursing.

Reduce pain: It is normal for many new moms to experience some pain after childbirth and while adjusting to motherhood. Recliner chairs reduce pain by providing total body support in multiple positions. Adapt your recliner angle and nursery chair features to encourage physical movement that can reduce pain.

Top Tips for Choosing Your Perfect Nursery Recliner Chair

If a new reclining chair is on your wishlist, it's worth having lots of options. High-quality furnishings can look great and remain in top condition for decades, so there is no harm in splurging on the investment. After all, there may be other children in the future, and your faithful recliner will be as useful and comfortable as ever for all of you.

If you are a new parent and first-time owner of a nursery chair recliner, there's lots to consider, and it is wise to purchase from a highly regarded store such as La-Z-Boy, where you can visit a showroom for a first-hand recliner fitting. Here are some tips to get your search for the perfect nursery chair started.

1. Show off your style

Your nursery room, bedroom, or living room can be adapted for individual expression. If you feel you have a flair for interior design or decorating, now is the perfect time to transform the room with a classic or contemporary recliner.

There are a huge number of ways you can customise your new recliner. A nursery recliner can be a statement furnishing, where tailored options include swivel or high base, left or right handle choices, and wood tones for matching other furniture in the room.

2. Fit for size

Your nursery chair space should be big enough for the rocking or power motion of your chair. After all, you will have your new baby with you, and you will need room to grow together. Measure your room prior to purchasing to ensure your nursery chair is the perfect fit. You may have a changing table, ottoman, and other accessories to negotiate as well.

Make sure to take your height and size into consideration. The perfect recliner is one that adapts and fits your body shape. Visit in-store to experience the benefits first hand. You can prioritise your physical needs such as lumbar support and select seat cushions, armrests, and footrests that deliver maximum comfort and relaxation.

3. Personalise materials and patterns

Another way to showcase your designer style. At La-Z-Boy, you get to choose from dozens of leather recliner materials and more than 50 fabric upholstery materials. You can mix-and-match your nursery room or make a classy contrast with special textures, patterns, and colours.

It's worth taking stain-resistant options into consideration, such as Performance fabrics and washable/cleanable materials. The best nursery glider or rocker should provide comfy cuddle space on a material that feels good against your body.

4. Tailor a feature-rich experience

Feature-rich reclining chairs are trending at the moment, but it is worth focusing on the innovations that will benefit you and baby most. Today's nursery chairs can include a phone USB charger, power adjustable headrest, power adjustable lumbar, and zero gravity.

A major recliner brand will have all the above features and more, including silent gliding motion mechanisms that won't disturb a peacefully sleeping baby. Choose from different backrest styles and specially strengthened padded armrests that never sag or go out of shape.

Let’s size you up

Your style isn't one size fits all, and neither is your perfect recliner. Our recliners come in a range of sizes to suit your height needed, from small to extra-large we've got a size for you.