To cut a long story short, a glider is a type of chair that is able to move back and forth safely and gently on a fixed track. These types of chairs are specially designed for babies, although they are most commonly used for newborns up to 12 months. While most gliders are typically used for soothing and swaying a newborn to help encourage self soothing and better quality sleep - the majority of gliders also tend to offer a variety of other purposes including entertainment, being able to assist in breastfeeding and much more.  All that being said, it should come as no surprise to hear that there are many different styles of gliders on the market that each offer slightly different functions. For example, you can get something known as a “nursing glider” which is a type of glider that typically resembles that of an armchair, and is specifically designed to help aid in feeding of formula or even for breastfeeding.