The rocking chair is a great invention as it provides extreme comfort to anybody who sits on it. The base of the chair is made up of wood that is curved, which enables the user to rock back and forth by slightly pushing the ground using his/her feet. Because of its ergonomic design, when a person sits on a rocking chair it rocks until it finds the center of gravity of the persons weight.
These chairs are used widely by people in all walks of life though; it is most popular among the elderly and parents of infants. The elderly find great comfort in using them as they can rest and rock themselves to sleep without having to lie down. New parents find they are perfect to calm a fussy and crying baby. The slow rocking motion of the chair provides great soothing comfort and allows both the parent and child to go to sleep and enables both of them get the much needed rest. They are very prevalent across America and are available in most hospital delivery and maternity rooms.
Antique rocking chairs are very popular. As you may have noticed, many of the elderly own an antique rocking chair which looks cool. It is one of the much sought out items in auctions as well.
Apart from the indoor chairs, outdoor rocking chairs are also available. They are sure to please and relax you when placed in your porch or patio. They have a good aesthetic element to them as well. You can buy them from any major retailer across America. All major stores like Target, Walmart, Babies R Us carry them.
