Dad Builds 3-Seat Rocking Chair for Reading with Three Kids

Craftsman Hal Taylor has designed an uncommon rocking chair that's a perfect fit for the whole family. "I have been an avid reader all of my life," the artist explains. "Therefore, when I had children I began reading to them very early, before they were born actually. This continued until their reading ability eclipsed my own. When Rose was born, she proved herself to be the 'communicator' in the family very quickly, speaking in complete sentences with perfect diction. Well - she was NOT going to be left out of the reading crowd! This presented a problem for me because, not having a lap large enough for three children, this meant that Rachael, the oldest, had to stand by the chair at story time. I felt this was not at all fair and thought, 'Well, I make rocking chairs, I can figure this thing out!' And, I did."

To fix this story time dilemma, Taylor built the unique StoryTime Rocking Chair. At its core, the handmade chair resembles your average rocking chair, but it's much more inclusive. So that parents don't have to balance several kids on their lap, the rocking chair features two additional seats that offer children a perfect view. Thanks to this innovative creation, reading and rocking can serve as a bonding experience for families with multiple kids.

Hal Taylor: Website
via [So Bad So Good]