Kiwi Electronic Recliner and Swivel Glider

The first few months in a New York apartment with a newborn are a marathon, and the chair you're feeding from at 3am matters more than you'd expect. The Kiwi Glider Recliner by Babyletto was built for exactly that reality. It glides, swivels 270 degrees, and reclines at the touch of a button — all without making a sound that might wake the baby you just spent 45 minutes getting down.

The wingback silhouette gives it the presence of a proper piece of furniture, not nursery equipment. The push-button control panel is tucked into the armrest, keeping the lines clean. A built-in USB port keeps your phone charged through the long nights. And the eco-performance fabric — water-repellent, stain-resistant, made from at least 50 recycled plastic bottles — is designed for the reality of life with a baby, not a showroom floor.

Forbes Vetted and Havenly both named it the Best Nursery Glider Recliner. Tall-parent approved, with a deep seat and high pillowback that actually support a grown adult through a feeding marathon. This is the chair you'll still want in the room long after the nursery phase is over.

 

Specifications

Assembled Dimensions	38"L × 29"W × 41"H
Fully Reclined Length	64"
Assembled Weight	123.2 lbs
Maximum Weight Capacity	300 lbs
Seat Dimensions	22"D × 21.75"W
Seat Height	20.25"H
Arm Rest to Seat Height	8"
Seat Back Height	25.5"
Swivel Range	270 degrees
Reclining Mechanism	Quiet electronic power recliner — lowers headrest, raises footrest
Control Panel	Push-button; hidden in armrest
USB Charging Port	Built-in; rated for small devices (phone). Do not use for tablets — may damage motor
Frame Material	FSC® Certified wood
Fabric	Eco-performance fabric — LiveSmart® performance fabric + at least 30% REPREVE® recycled polyester yarn (minimum 50 recycled plastic bottles per chair)
Fabric Properties	Water-repellent and stain-resistant
Foam Certification	CertiPUR-US® certified; meets CA TB117-2013 flammability requirements
Air Quality Certification	GREENGUARD Gold — tested for 10,000+ chemical emissions and VOCs
Sustainability	FSC® Certified wood frame; REPREVE® recycled content fabric
Assembly	No tools required
Country of Origin	China

 

Best For / Not Ideal For

Best For

•       Parents doing overnight feeding sessions who need a chair that actually reclines, glides, and charges their phone — all quietly

•       Tall parents: the deep seat and high pillowback design are specifically noted as tall-parent approved

•       NYC apartments where the nursery chair has to pull double duty as a reading chair, a scrolling chair, a nap chair — the wingback design fits a grown-up room

•       Parents who want to swivel toward the crib, the door, or the window without repositioning the whole chair — 270-degree swivel handles it

•       Families prioritizing clean indoor air and material safety: GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US®, and FSC® certified throughout

•       Anyone who has ever ruined a fabric chair with a spit-up incident — the water-repellent, stain-resistant eco-performance fabric was made for exactly that

 

Not Ideal For

•       Very tight spaces: at 38"L × 29"W upright and 64" fully reclined, measure your room before purchasing — you need clearance behind the chair to recline

•       Tablet users who need a charging port: the USB port is rated for phones only; using it for a tablet may damage the motor

•       Buyers looking for a gliding ottoman included — the Kiwi Gliding Ottoman is sold separately

 

Configuration Options

Upright + Glide	Standard seating position — glides back and forth smoothly for feeding and soothing
Upright + Swivel	Rotates 270 degrees in upright position — reach the crib, the nightstand, or the door without getting up
Power Reclined	Push-button recline lowers headrest and raises footrest; quiet motor
Kiwi + Gliding Ottoman	Pair with the Kiwi Gliding Ottoman (sold separately) for full leg support and coordinated look

 

What's Included + Recommended Add-Ons

What's in the Box

•       Kiwi Glider Recliner

•       Hardware and assembly guide (no tools required)

 

Recommended Add-Ons (sold separately)

•       Kiwi Gliding Ottoman — completes the set and adds full leg support

 

Safety & Sustainability Certifications

GREENGUARD Gold	Tested for 10,000+ chemical emissions and VOCs — rigorous indoor air quality standard important for any room where a baby spends significant time
CertiPUR-US®	Foam certified free of PBDE and Tris flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, CFCs, and CPSC-regulated phthalates; meets CA TB117-2013 flammability requirements
FSC® Certified Wood	Frame wood sourced from well-managed forests certified to benefit communities, wildlife, and the environment
REPREVE® Recycled Content	Fabric contains at least 30% REPREVE® recycled polyester yarn — minimum 50 recycled plastic bottles per chair
LiveSmart® Performance Fabric	Water-repellent and stain-resistant eco-performance fabric built for real family life
Forbes Vetted Award	Named Best Nursery Glider Recliner by Forbes Vetted and Havenly

 

Babesta Services Available on This Purchase

Room of Choice Delivery (no assembly)

We deliver the Kiwi to the room of your choice — not just the lobby or the building threshold.

White Glove Delivery with Assembly

Our team brings the chair to your room, assembles it, inspects it, and removes all the cardboard. You sit down in a finished nursery.

Hold It Til You Need It

Purchase now to secure your chair and check it off the list. We hold it until you're ready for delivery — no storing a 123-lb box in a one-bedroom.

Free Stroller Assembly & Training (in store)

Buying a stroller alongside the Kiwi? We'll build it and walk you through it in-store.

Aftercare Support

We're here after the purchase for any questions about your Kiwi or to help fast-track warranty claims through the manufacturer.

Baby Registry

Add the Kiwi to your Babesta registry and receive all of our services plus a registry close-out discount. Compatible with Babylist — let us know you've added us and we'll apply our services.

Price Matching

Apples to apples, we do our best to match any official listed price on an authorized dealer's website.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it really recline with a button? Is it quiet?

Yes. The electronic control panel is built into the armrest and operates the recliner quietly — the motor is specifically designed not to startle a sleeping baby. It lowers the headrest and raises the footrest smoothly.

Can I charge my tablet using the USB port?

No. The USB port is rated for small devices like phones only. Using it for a tablet or similarly large device can damage the motor and permanently disable both the charging and reclining functions. Use it for your phone.

How far does it swivel?

270 degrees, in the upright position. Enough to face the crib, the door, a window, or a partner across the room — without having to stand up or reposition.

How much clearance do I need behind the chair to recline?

The chair extends to 64" in length when fully reclined. Measure from the wall or any furniture behind the chair to ensure you have enough room to recline fully — in a compact NYC nursery, this is worth checking before purchasing.

What is the weight limit?

300 lbs.

Is the fabric actually stain-resistant? What happens if there's a spit-up incident?

The eco-performance fabric is both water-repellent and stain-resistant using LiveSmart® technology. Liquids bead up rather than soaking in immediately, giving you time to blot and wipe. It's built for exactly the kind of daily reality that comes with a newborn.

What certifications does it have?

GREENGUARD Gold (air quality), CertiPUR-US® (foam), and FSC® Certified (wood frame). The foam meets CA TB117-2013 flammability standards and is free of PBDE and Tris flame retardants, heavy metals, formaldehyde, CFCs, and CPSC-regulated phthalates.

Does it come with an ottoman?

No. The Kiwi Gliding Ottoman is sold separately. It coordinates with the chair and is worth adding if you want full leg support during long feeding sessions.

Can I see it in person at Babesta?

Floor inventory changes frequently. Contact our Tribeca store at 56 Warren Street for the most current information on what's on display.

 

Why Babesta Carries It

We curate for city families, which means we ask different questions than a big-box buyer would. Not just 'is it pretty' but: will a tall parent actually be comfortable in this at 4am? Will it fit in a room that also has a dresser, a crib, and a hamper? Will it survive the first year without looking destroyed?

The Kiwi answers all three. The deep seat and high pillowback design work for adults of actual proportions. The 29"W footprint is compact enough for a real NYC nursery. And the water-repellent, stain-resistant fabric — made from recycled bottles, no less — is built to last through the chaos of early parenthood.

The certifications matter too. GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US®, FSC® — in a room where a baby is sleeping and breathing for 12-plus hours a day, what the furniture is made of is not a minor detail. The Kiwi takes all of it seriously, and so do we.