A MOSES basket is a portable bassinet for baby to sleep in or lie down in when you need a hands-free moment.
Moses baskets may be essential in those early months of baby’s life, but you don’t need to get a super-expensive one baby will quickly outgrow. Here's a selection of the best value Moses baskets from your favourite retailers which all cost £50 or less.
A Moses basket is one of the main options of first baby bed (along with a crib or carrycot) for newborn babies.
Typically, Moses baskets are made of natural materials like palm, banana leaf or wicker to create sturdiness and natural ventilation. Most feature an adjustable hood, padded cotton mattress and some bedding.
You can buy a separate Moses basket stand which is either stationary or moves back and forth, if you want to be able to rock your baby to sleep.
Alternatively, you can ditch the stand altogether and place Moses basket near your bed on the floor in your room – a safer choice than placing it on a raised surface that isn't designed to support it.
Moses baskets are ultra-convenient because they’re so portable. You can easily transport a Moses basket from room to room so baby can nap wherever you are in the day - just don't do it while baby is inside for safety reasons.
Typically, Moses baskets are designed for newborns and shouldn’t be used beyond three or four months of age (six in some cases, depending on whether baby is able to roll over or sit up), which is why finding a cheap and lovely-looking Moses basket will prove useful, so you don’t need to spend unnecessary funds.
Bonus: you can use it as a fab toy display in the nursery once your baby has grown too large for it.
1. Best Moses basket under £30
- Kinder Valley Moses basket, £27 at ASDA - buy here
This Moses basket looks a lot more expensive than it is, with its natural pine construction, luxurious padding, water-resistant mattress and adjustable hood.
The fully-lined basket also comes with a sweet bear print quilt - it can hold a baby up to 9kg.
2. Best value classic Moses basket
- Waffle Moses basket, £49 at John Lewis - buy here
This lovely white cotton and palm Moses basket with mattress, hood and cover makes a gorgeous addition to any nursery, and ticks every box for parents, who think it's great value for money.
This basket is comfy for baby and looks lovely and timeless.
Just note that the hood doesn't always stay in its upright position.
3. Best value Moses basket with stand
- Brown Giraffe Palm Moses basket and folding stand, £39.95 at Amazon - buy here
This gorgeous gender-neutral design will suit any modern interior with its lovely grey and white palette.
This woven design has high sides for baby to snuggle into, a water-resistant and breathable mattress, and an adjustable hood.
4. Cheapest Moses basket with stand
- Broderie Anglaise white Moses basket with folding stand, £35 at ASDA - buy here
A Moses basket stand is a handy item to have which saves you from leaving the Moses basket on the floor and elevates baby to near the level of your bed for easy access for night feeds and changes.
This gorgeous bargain design features a palm basket with bedding and a folding stand, making it great value for money.
5. Best value wicker Moses basket
- Clair de Lune Moses basket, £36.80 at Amazon - buy here
Fab neutral design? Tick. Lightweight-yet-sturdy wicker material? Yep. Mattress and 2.0 tog coverlet included? Oh, yeah.
This stylish Moses basket design looks amazing, too.
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