Moses baskets provide a
secure, lightweight and cosy sleeping
environment for your baby. Most baskets
are made from palm, although they can be
made from maize or the more expensive
versions from wicker. Wicker baskets
tend to be the most long lasting. They
have carrying handles so that you can
move them easily from room to room.
Moses baskets usually come complete with
a set of bedding and a
fabric-covered hood. They also usually
come with their own foam mattress.
Moses baskets can be used on the
floor, or you can buy a separate stand
so that they can be placed at a more
convenient height next to your bed.
Pros
• Very portable -- easy to move
from room to room
• Your baby may feel more secure
in a Moses basket than a cot
Cons
• Only used for the first three
months or so -- an expensive purchase if
you buy new
Safety tip: Check when buying a Moses
basket that its handles are sturdy and
meet in the middle. Carry the basket
with the handles together and with one
hand underneath supporting your baby. If
you're at all worried, take your baby
out of the basket before you move it.
Parents' tip: If you want to
gradually get your baby used to being in
his cot, start by putting your baby to
sleep in his Moses basket inside the
cot.
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