MNN - Mother Nature Network

Welcome to the sixth installment of “The green crib,” a series of posts where I focus on a single room in the home where an adult’s good green influence — and decorating sense — will ideally rub off on said room’s primary inhabitant: a little one.

 

So far, I've wrangled up eye-catching, eco-friendly mobiles, earth- and baby-safe nursery cleaners, organic cotton quilts and blankets for baby, not-too-cloying handmade nursery wall art, and low-energy, long-lasting lamps and night lights. 

 

Today’s focus is on the other most important piece of nursery furniture aside from the crib itself: the humble rocking chair. In terms of environmental impact, you really can’t beat a gently used, old-school rocker that’s been passed down generation to generation (or snagged from an antique store) but for parents wanting to go the modern route, I’ve rounded up 10 notable new-school rockers made from sustainable materials that are geared for both tots and their 'rents alike. 

 

Eames Molded Rocker for Herman Miller @ Room & Board ($479)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spot on Square Hiya Rocker @ Design Public ($175)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

notNeutral BB2 Blonde Rocker @ notNeutral ($80)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ducduc Collins Rocker @ Mini Jake ($1,495)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roebuck Studio Trillium Rocker @ fawn&forest ($200)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gus*Modern GT ROcker @ 2Modern($1,150 - $1,229.95)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nurseryworks Sleepytime Rocker @ Posh Baby ($900)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netto Collection Polar Bear Rocker @ Design Public ($295)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monte Alto Rocker @ Mini Jake ($795)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iglooplay Mod Rocker @ 2Modern ($285 - $385)