Rocker vs Glider

Rocker wins!!!

Ever since I was a little girl and could rock a million miles an hour in my mom's rocking chair, I knew I wanted a rocking chair when I grew up (that's if I didn't get the one my mom owned). I love the comforting feeling of sitting and rocking.

However, when my friend had her second kid, she told me to get a rocker recliner cause they are more comfortable when you (meaning either one of us) are trying to feed, when you are up in late nights trying to get the baby to fall asleep and you can sleep too. She had a list of benefits of having a rocker recliner compared to a rocking chair.

So, for the last few months we've been testing out different chairs when we go to Jason's work, RC Willey. We've come to the conclusion today that we do want a power rocker recliner. I was set on a regular rocker recliner, but Jason talked me into a power one.

While looking for the power recliners today, I tried out a few. Finally, DK - the lovely salesperson who assisted us, showed me where we could find the power recliners. I told her I wanted a "Power Rocker Recliner". She asked if I was set on a rocker or a glider. I looked at Jason and he was just as much caught in the headlights as I was. Was there a difference? For a few minutes I felt like Goldilocks trying out all the chairs.

This one is a nice fit, but it doesn't rock or glide. I sat in a glider that looked amazing, however, once I started gliding, I felt nauseous. It felt like I was on a roller coaster or something and like I was giving poor BG whiplash every time we glided to the furthest part forward. I then tried out a rocker recliner that was the perfect fit! Even if you are slightly reclined, it still rocks. However, the rocking movement diminishes as you are fully reclined. (Who really needs to rock when you are laying down??)

Since Jason was escorting me through the place in a wheelchair, I didn't want him to try out every "no" chair. When I decided that I loved this one, I had him try this one out. If I didn't have to go to a dentist appointment shortly after being at RC Willey, I would've let him hang out there for a while. He seemed so cozy.