I must say this glider is very smooth and aesthetically very nice. Its motion is definitely soothing to both my 3 month old as well as myself when relaxation is much needed. It was also very easy to assemble with only 4 short steps for the chair and one step for the ottoman. My only concern which warranted a lesser rating was the cushioning. It doesn't appear to be vary durable and may require replacement much sooner than I would hope for.