New Mom Must-Haves Baby Gear Slideshow

Settling into a comfortable chair with your baby—while nursing, reading or at bedtime—is certain to become one of your favorite ways to spend time with her. A glider, such as Monte Design Vola Glider, $995, offers a smooth forward-and-back motion, and the gliding Vola Ottoman, $385 (not shown), lets you put your feet up, montedesign.net.

Another option: Dutailier Ultramotion Modern Glider, $299, and Ultramotion Modern Ottoman, $149, dutailier.com.