I was a little nervous at first because contemporary furniture is not necessarily in my design wheelhouse.   However, after searching Pinterest for nursery ideas (and encouragement from my older sister), this chair was the only one I kept coming back to and the price was right, so I gave 'er a go.  So, so, so pleased that we did!  
The cushion is wide.  It isn't super soft but I didn't want a chair I sank into and couldn't lift myself out of post-surgery.  My head doesn't rest against the back but I knew going in that it t wasn't a high back chair so that isn't a big issue for me.  I went with the dark leg/oatmeal fabric and it's lovely!  I don't see myself parting with this rocker for quite some time.  Worth every penny!
On another note, the shipping was ridiculously quick.  I live (almost) in the middle of nowhere and expect things to take a while to reach me.  Ordered late Sunday night and arrived Thursday morning.  Awesome!