Solid foods and weaning See all baby groups Buying a Moses basket, crib or carrycot Buying a Moses basket Unless you decide to use a cot, you may choose a Moses basket, crib, carrycot, or hammock for your baby to sleep in for the first few months. Buying a Moses basketMoses baskets provide a secure, lightweight and cosy sleeping environment for your baby. Most baskets are made from palm, although they can also be made from maize or wicker. Wicker baskets tend to be the most long-lasting and the most expensive. You can also buy slightly larger Moses baskets that are made from sturdy, synthetic, washable material. Moses baskets have carrying handles so that you can move them easily from room to room. They usually come with a set of bedding, a fabric-covered hood, and their own foam mattress. Moses baskets can be rested on the floor, or you can buy a separate stand so that it can be placed at a more convenient height next to your bed. Your baby may feel more secure in a snug Moses basket than a large cot.
Very portable, so it's easy to move from room to room. ConsOnly used for the first three months or so, which makes it an expensive purchase if you buy new. Your baby can sleep in a cot from birth. A crib or Moses basket is not necessary if space is tight, or your budget is limited. 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.Buying a carrycotMany travel systems come with a carrycot, as well as a pushchair and its base. If you do decide on a carrycot, you can also use this as your baby's first bed. Handy and cheap if you already have a carrycot as part of your pushchair.Your baby can be easily moved around without disturbing her.
You may need to buy a separate mattress, if you intend to use your carrycot as your baby's main bed. Check with the retailer or manufacturer. A mattress that is suitable for night-time sleeping needs to be firm, not soft, to support your baby while she sleeps.Buying a cribCribs are usually made of wood and can be bought flat-packed. They are smaller than a cot and have the additional feature of a rocking or gliding action. The rocking or gliding action may help your baby to settle to sleep in the first few weeks.Can be used for four months to six months, so it's better value for money than a Moses basket. More expensive than a Moses basket or carrycot.Not portable like a Moses basket or carrycot.You may need to buy a mattress separately.Not all babies like the rocking motion.Buying a hammockA baby hammock looks like a simple sling and hangs from a metal frame. It can be gently rocked to help your baby settle to sleep. You can buy one complete with sheets, mattress and a mattress cover.
Very cosy sleeping environment that may help young babies settle themselves to sleep. Your baby is likely to outgrow it after a few months.Expensive.Some babies have difficulty adjusting to sleeping in a cot when they are used to a hammock. Discover the safest place to put your baby's Moses basket, crib or carrycot in our expert sleep safety video. Track your baby’s development Join now to receive free weekly newsletters tracking your baby’s development and yours throughout your pregnancy. Enter your due date or child's birthday Enter your email address Privacy policy & terms Support for your parenting journey. Delivered to your inbox. My Baby This Week Newsletter Keep up with your baby’s development with personalised weekly newsletters. Get the latest parenting news, plus expert advice and real-world wisdom. Special Offers from Our Partners Receive discounts, deals and parenting information from BabyCentre’s partners.
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