Babyletto Kiwi Recliner and Swivel Glider review

The Babyletto Kiwi covers the three motions most parents want in one chair: a 360 degree swivel, a back and forth glide and a manual recline hidden inside the frame so the wingback shape stays clean. Babyletto publishes the numbers that matter for long night feeds: a 22 by 22 inch seat, a 26.5 inch seat back, a 64 inch fully reclined length and a 300 lb maximum weight. The chair is GREENGUARD Gold certified, the seat foam is CertiPUR-US certified and the frame wood is FSC certified. The standard eco-performance fabric is water-repellent and stain-resistant and uses at least 30% REPREVE recycled polyester yarn. At $699 with free shipping it is not the cheapest recliner here, since the Namesake Crewe costs $599, but Babyletto also sells power versions of the same chair, up to the Kiwi Deluxe with heat and massage. The trade-off is bulk: it weighs 102 lbs assembled and measures 38 inches long.

Who it is for

most parents, including tall parents

Price

$699 for the manual recliner; ships free.

Regular price $699 This item ships free!
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 360 degree swivel, back and forth glide and hidden manual recline
• Fully reclined length of 64 inches and a 300 lb maximum weight
• Seat 22 inches deep by 22 inches wide
• GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US foam and FSC certified wood
• Water-repellent, stain-resistant eco-performance fabric with at least 30% REPREVE recycled yarn

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Ships free, with 4 to 8 business days quoted for standard delivery
• Strength: Setup takes no tools: attach the base and turn the chair upright
• Strength: Kiwi Plus and Kiwi Deluxe power versions are sold if you want push-button recline
• Weakness: Weighs 102 lbs assembled, so it is hard to move between rooms
• Weakness: Matching Kiwi Gliding Ottoman costs $299 extra
• Weakness: Made in China

Key facts

• Motion: Swivel, glide, manual recline
• Maximum weight: 300 lbs
• Assembled size: 38 x 29 x 41 inches
• Reclined length: 64 inches
• Certifications: GREENGUARD Gold, CertiPUR-US, FSC

Where it ranks

Babyletto Kiwi Recliner and Swivel Glider is No. 1 in our Best Nursery Gliders verdict.