All About Nursery Gliders!

While you are expecting, one of the most important things to do is prepare for the Baby. His/her clothes, crib, nursery etc, everything needs to be figured out before hand so there is less hassle and worry when the baby actually arrives. One of the most important things to be present in the nursery apart from the baby crib is the nursery glider. It helps you to sooth the baby down and calms him away to sleep while you rest after a long day. Gliders which have a tall back support one's neck and back in a much better way. They are great for spending some time snuggling with your partner and your baby, which no doubt is very essential for bonding of the parents with the newborn.

Many parents are so used to gliders that they even use it for bed time story for their older children. So let's tell you all about nursery gliders and the various forms of gliders that are available in the market. There is a huge variety of fabrics that can be used to upholster the gliders. Traditional nursery gliders are fully upholstered.

Nursery gliders also come with runners that allow a swift back and forth gliding motion. Some Gliders also come with ottomans. Ottomans are foot rests that come in a variety of shape and sizes to match the glider. The design of varies from being boxy and modern to overstuffed and traditional ones. The fabric that is used to cover the glider comes in a variety of colors and patterns which can be matched with the nursery that it is kept In and changed from time to time. Most of the times the ottomans come with gliders, however in some cases people have to buy it separately.

There are two types of Ottomans, stationary and gliding. Either gliding or stationary ottomans are paired with gliders based entirely on personal preference. You can even get custom gliders made to your specifications in regards to fabric placement. Gliders which are pre-upholstered by the manufacturing companies usually have soft tones or complementary colors that have higher chances of being used in children's nurseries. Neutral colors like beige, cream, blue, baby pink and pale yellow are most often used.

While it may seem weird to many, often gliders are covered with leather. The leather can either be used all over the chair or on the seat and arms only. Leather prevents wear and tear for a long time and is water resistant as well. There are also double nursery gliders that are larger and wider in size than the normal nursery gliders, as they can accommodate up to two adults at a time. The oversize glider is usually referred to as a chair and a half.