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Buying a rocking chair should be pretty easy right?  Well there are several things you will need to take into consideration before making your new purchase.  First of all, who is going to be using your new rocking chair?  Will it be used for decoration, or actual usage?  Will it only be used by children, or will it be used by adults, or both?  Here is a list of a few easy things to consider before making your purchase:

1. Will your rocking chair be used outside or indoors?

2. Make sure it is comfortable.

3. Make sure it is wide enough.

4. Check the rocking chair for lumbar support.

5. Does it come with cushions?

6. Select sturdy parts and make sure it isn't glued together.

7. Is the fabric (if you choose cloth) easy to clean?

8. Make sure the materials are made of high quality.

9. You will want to make sure that your new rocking chair is durable.

10. Does it rock smoothly and evenly, or do you feel like you are falling?

11. Do you want to finish the chair yourself with paint or stain?

12. What shape or size do you want?

13. Will it fit freely in the area you will be putting it to rock without hitting anything?

14. Will it fit into your décor?

15. Are you interested in the traditional rocker? Or one that glides?

Once you figure out these simple items you will want to go out to make your purchase.  Rocking chairs can be reasonably priced or they can be very expensive.  Your taste and comfort will play a major role in your price range.  To get optimum comfort you will probably need to spend a little more than you expected.   

After you have made your purchase and get your rocking chair home and into it's new spot.  You will again want to try it out.  If it did not come with cushions and you want to add those you can purchase cushions of all styles as well, but there are a few things you need to know about purchasing cushions for your rocker too.   

Rocker cushions or chair pads come in a variety of materials, shapes, design, and thickness.  You will want to pick or choose the perfect cushion for your personal fashion sense.  Make sure you measure your rocking chair before purchasing your cushions to make sure they are not too big or too small.