I researched nursery chairs for a long time for before deciding on this one.  It arrived quickly and I think it took my husband longer to open the box than it did for him to assemble the chair.  The chair is nice and firm and it rocks, swivels and reclines (pretty far back too!)  I am 5'2" and my husband is 6' and we both are comfortable with the height of the chair back.  However, when the chair is rocking, even his feet don't touch the floor.  The recliner is a little difficult to kick back in, but I think most recliners are like that.  I found it easier to put the reclining part back if I'm leaning forward in the chair at the same time.  The cat approves as well!  Hope he's willing to give up his new napping spot when the baby comes!