Like their cribs and dressers, Stork Craft’s glider rockers are priced for the entry-level part of the market: Amazon and Walmart sell glider and ottoman packages for as little as $130—no, that’s not a typo.
An example of these deals is the Hoop Glider and Ottoman Set, $160 to $200 depending on the frame color and fabric.
What’s the catch? Well, quality for one. More than one parent told us they loved their Stork Craft glider . . . for about four months. Then the squeaking started. Other complaints center on the cheap cushions. Or that their Stork Craft glider simply fell apart after regular use. After two months.
Customer support is non-existent.
Bottom line: a bargain glider is no bargain if the chair drives you nuts with squeaking . . . or breaks after a few months. Spend a bit more for one of our better rated glider companies (example: Dutailier) and you’ll be happier in the end. Rating: C
I was holding our three week old baby in the chair in the middle of the night in the recline position, and I leaned forward so I could burp the baby over my knee. The entire chair tipped over on top of me and the baby (the baby was fine), and my partner had to come into the room to lift the chair off of us. I looked at the reviews on Amazon, and apparently this has happened to other people as well. The chair costs more than $500, I would think it would not tip over on top of mothers and babies who are using it as it is intended to be used (as a recliner).
Hi Sara: I’m glad to hear you and your baby weren’t injured by this. Can you report this incident to the CPSC (cpsc.gov)? That would help other parents! Thanks again for sharing this.