Moses Baskets, cribs, cradles, bassinets- the choices are endless. Watch our short video and learn all you need to know about your baby's first bed. As a first time mum it can be quite daunting deciding on the right basket for your baby’s very first bed. Here at The Baby Cot shop in Chelsea, we often get asked what the difference is between a Moses basket and bassinet. A Moses basket is a woven baby basket, usually made from plant leaves or stems. It may also be referred to as a bassinet in some countries. They are distinguished by the actual plant that it is made from. Palm baskets, Wicker baskets and Willow baskets are the most common. The basket is lined on the inside with padded fabric, a soft but firm mattress and a removable blanket. The removable, washable bedding is all fastened by ties or sewn into place. Moses baskets should never have any loose bedding, for safety purposes.
Moses baskets can last up until baby is 3 months or as soon as they’re able to lift their little head up, whichever comes first. If you invest in a Moses basket it can become a treasured item that you use again if you decide to have more little bundles of joy. Moses baskets are very functional in those early weeks as they are very mobile you can easily move it around with you from room to room so you can keep an eye on baby all the time, it also doesn’t take up much space and can be used next to your bed. Some baskets sport a foldable, removable hood, which could be made from the same material as the frame or in some cases made from coordinating fabric. Moses baskets also come with a handle either in palm, leather or strong fabric webbing.
Cribs are similar in design to a Moses `basket, but they are larger and secured to a stand. This means you cannot move them around by lifting, rather you wheel them. They last until your baby is 6 months old making it perfect for your bedside. Experts do recommend that you keep your baby in the same room as you for the first six months.
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