We bought this rocker for our nursery as we are expecting a baby in April 2016. The size is good; we can definitely have the baby in our arms comfortably when we feed, rock, etc. The main reason we chose this rocker was for when our boy is older, so we can sit with him in the rocker and read stories to him comfortably. The only downside I can see so far is the chair is a little stiff; it's not one of those chairs you fall into and say, "ahhh..." But perhaps the stiffness will be better for a newborn. Not sure yet. All in all, I'm happy with the purchase. 

Pros: Big, Roomy
Cons: Stiff; a little more on the brown side than I was hoping for