Why Buy a Moses Basket?

Parents-to-be often ask if a Moses basket is a necessity for their new baby. While placing your newborn directly into a crib is not harmful to your baby's well being, many parents opt for the benefits a well made Moses basket offers to both infant and parents.

Providing a well made Moses basket for your new baby's rest and sleep relates your infant to the security experienced before birth. It also aids in the bonding process between the parents and newborn by providing a safe means of keeping your new baby close to you during the day. And at night, your Moses basket affords the opportunity to have baby close at hand for feeding and attending to.

When baby is ready to transfer into their own bedroom, the Moses basket can provide for a smooth transition to the crib. A Moses basket can make the adjustment less stressful on you and your baby by placing the basket inside the crib as the infant adapts to their new surroundings.

Further, a Moses basket is a portable solution for your baby's safety and comfort outside of your home; for example, a trip to homes of relatives and friends where there may not be sleeping accommodations for an infant. Your Moses basket will also provide the familiarity of that comfortable "nesting" place for your baby when away from home.

A well made Moses basket with a mattress of 1/2 inch thickness (per safety guidelines) and a cuddle-soft, lightly padded bumper is a smart choice for the parent who wants a portable, yet safe and secure place for their newborn - and for their own peace of mind.

Additional Information on Moses Baskets

Moses baskets provide a comfortable and secure place to rest and sleep for newborn babies up to approximately four months or as soon as the baby can roll over.

Care should be taken when using a Moses basket to hold an infant. Though most Moses baskets do have handles, the handles should not be used for carrying the basket while baby is inside. Additionally, the basket should only be used on the floor, in a crib, or in a stand made specifically for a Moses basket.

Several different types of Moses basket stands are available - folding, stationary, and rocking. By placing your basket in a stand, your baby will be at a more comfortable height for attending to. A well made stand can turn your baby's Moses basket into a cradle or bassinet while still allowing for portability. Your stand should fit your basket so that the basket does not freely move within the stand.