Children's rocking chairs: an overview, tips for choosing

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

It's no secret that kids love rocking chairs of all ages. And if our mothers had to limit themselves to a simple rocking horse, then modern parents choose from a variety of models. These can be rocking chairs for the smallest ones or rocking chairs in the form of animals for older children. Electronic or manual. They can make sounds, play songs. They can rock your baby. Shops are full of a variety of models. You can choose a baby rocking chair for any age of the baby, and for any budget of parents.

Types of rocking chairs

Rocking chairs - helpers for parents. They will help distract the baby, thereby helping moms and dads do household chores or take time for themselves. But in order for the baby to like the new toy, you should first study the range of modern rocking chairs. You should start with the type of product.

Types of rocking chairs:

Rolling chair-cradle

This is a classic. The cradles are manual - they need to be pumped on their own, but there are electronic ones. They areallow parents to choose the best motion sickness mode. Moreover, in modern cradles there are many additional options. It can be playing music or sounds of nature. Built-in mobiles with toys will help to distract the baby.

There are also automatic baby rockers that respond to sound. If the baby cries, the cradle will automatically start the motion sickness mode. You can put a child in such a rocking chair for up to six months.

Swing chair-chaise longue

This is a portable chair in which the child can play, eat and sleep. In many ways, sun loungers are similar to rocking cradles. Safety in them is guaranteed by holding belts. The child will not be able to fall out of there. They also come with a variety of play mobiles to keep your child entertained.

Children's rocking chair on a spring in the form of a deck chair can be moved around the house. The child will be in the field of view of the parents. But pediatricians do not recommend using sun loungers until 1.5 months. There are children's automatic rocking chairs. They are controlled manually on the deck chair panel or with a remote control.

Rocking chair in the form of a toy

The essence of such a rocking chair is that the rocking chair looks like something. It can be a rocking chair in the form of an animal, such as a horse or an elephant. For boys, there are toys in the form of airplanes or cars. The frame of such a rocking chair is attached to the spring. This creates the feeling of a trip, well, or flight.

For older babies, you can purchase a baby rocking chair. It is suitable for those who have already learned to sit. Although in this case a good alternativewill become a hanging swing that is suitable for children from the year.

Price

There are budget models, and there are more expensive ones. The price range depends on the equipment of the rocking chair with various options, such as built-in light or sound effects. Also the price depends on the manufacturer.

Rocking chairs of well-known brands, such as Chicco or Grac, will cost parents 8,000-10,000 rubles. A swing from less popular manufacturers can be bought at half the price - from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles. Therefore, if you like such a gift, then it will be financially feasible for any wallet.

Manufacturer

When the budget is limited, you can save on the brand. If you do not overpay for the "name" of the rocking chair, you can get all the same options that modern devices have at a very reasonable price.

Most budget options:

• Ecoiffier;
• Orion;
• Pilsan;
• "TechnoK".

More expensive options:

• Chicco;
• Fisher-Price;
• Geoby;
• Hape;
• Hasbro;
• Na-Na;
• Peg-Perego;
• Graco;
• 4Moms.

How to choose a rocking chair?

Most parents are guided by the beauty of the model. Of course, a baby rocking chair should be beautiful, but first of all, you need to study the technical characteristics of the model you like. After all, the safety of the baby depends on it. And this is the most important thing.

Selection criteria:

Baby age

The rocking chair must matchchild development by age. She must be interested in him and at the same time be safe. A six-month-old baby will not be able to rock on the same rocking chair as a baby in a year.

Baby weight

Rocking chairs are divided according to the weight they can support. Based on this, you need to take into account the weight of your baby.

Material of manufacture

Many parents think wood is the best material. It is environmentally friendly and natural. For the little ones, rocking chairs made of plastic are more suitable. They are much lighter than wooden brothers. Also, plastic rocking chairs can be taken with you to the street or to the country. But they are easier to scratch and ruin the look.

Soft and fabric rocking chairs will be useful for the development of the child's motor skills. But they are quite difficult to clean from pollution.

If the rocking chair is wooden, then it should be smooth, without chips. Plastic rockers should not smell bad.

Metal models are very durable but should not be used in cold weather.

Wheels

Wheels can be rubber, plastic or wood. If the rocking chair will not be used outdoors, then wooden or plastic ones are quite suitable. Rubber wheels are great for walking. They are the best at dampening driving vibrations and noise.

Equipment

This is one of the main criteria for choosing a rocking chair.

• Back. It provides support for the child. Without it, he can easily fall. In addition, a low back can lead, which will practically nothold the baby.
• Footrests. They should be tightly attached to the baby rocking chair. The stand cannot be slippery. Otherwise, it will be difficult for the child to fix the legs.
• Seat. It should be soft. Sitting in a rocking chair, the child should not rub the inside of the legs.
• Seat belts. First of all, this applies to rocking chairs for the smallest. They will also protect the little “driver” during heavy braking.
• Light and sound effects. These features will make the rocking chair more interesting for the child.

4Moms MamaRoo

The rocking chair is very bright and stylish. Of course, her appearance is striking. Oval armchair. A fabric is attached to the zipper and buttons on top. Available in several colors: blue, green, grey, black, silver and multi. According to mothers, multi is the brightest and most memorable of all. The material is very pleasant to the touch.

Features:

• Producing country: America.
• Dimensions: 75 x 42 x 70 cm.
• Weight rocker: 5 kg.
• Max weight: 11 kg.

The description says that it is allowed to use from birth. But as mentioned above, pediatricians do not advise using such sun loungers before 1.5 months.

Three-point safety harness ensures baby won't fall out. The deck chair consists of 3 elements: an electronic base (it contains all the mechanisms and modes), the chair itself and the arch with toys.

If we talk about the technical characteristics, then this model has 5 driving modes. They are switched using the panel on the base. The rocking chair is equipped with sound systems. The child can turn on the sound of rain or the singing of birds. You can also choose the music of your choice - it is possible to connect an MP3 player.

An interesting feature is to control movements and sounds with your smartphone.

Price: about 20 thousand rubles.

Pituso rocking horse

Thanks to this toy, the child can feel like a rider or a cowboy. Horses are available in different colors. It is made from plush. There is a comfortable padded seat. For convenience, there are handles so that the child can hold on to them.

Features:

• Producing country: China.
• Dimensions: 74 x 30 x 64 cm.
• Weight: 4 kg.
• Max child weight: 20kg
• Recommended for children from one year old.

You can buy this rocking horse in "Children's World" for 2500 rubles during discounts. In general, the price ranges from 3 to 4 thousand.

I would like to note that this is not just a rocking chair, but an interactive toy. The horse makes sounds, which makes the games even more fun. Such a rocking chair will be a wonderful gift for a child from a year old.

Chicco Hoopla rocking chair

Lightweight deck chair, which will be convenient to take with you on a visit or to the country. Eye-pleasing colors. In order to captivate the baby, there are game arcs. The toys are arranged so that the child can reach them with his hands.

Features:

• Country-manufacturer: Italy.
• Dimensions: 60 x 46 x 62 cm.
• Weight rocker: 3.5 kg.
• Max child weight: 9kg

The chair is equipped with a gearbox and a headrest so that you can use the rocking chair for both a newborn and an older baby. The seat is wide and comfortable. Very soft baby rocker. But the swing has no sound effects.

Price: about 5 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

The range of stores is increasingly replenished with various products-helpers for parents. If the baby is not yet a year old, he can lie in a deck chair and listen to the built-in music. And if the child is over a year old, he can have fun with a rocking chair in the form of an animal. This allows mothers to calmly do household chores and not worry about the child. You no longer need to run into the room and check on the baby in the crib - he can be in the field of view of the parents. Manufacturers of such rocking chairs also care about the safety of the child. It won't fall out, it won't hit.