I was looking for a rocking chair for my nursery. I considered a recliner since my baby is growing, and I needed something wide and without sides like a typical rocking chair. I found this chair, but was uncertain, but I wanted to give it a try. I can say I love how wide it is.  The cushion is soft, and yes, at times, you can feel the bars underneath, but it is nothing some memory foam or a blanket cannot fix.  The only downside, I would say, is the height; the chair does sit low. I knew this before I bought it, and luckily, I am not very tall, so getting in and out is not too much of a struggle due to the low setting of the rocking chair.