• Cots, cribs and moses baskets

• Your baby's bed is an important purchase. Here's our inside info on the best there is around

• Posted by Web editor

• 18 Sep 2006 12:34PM

• Babyexpert recommended

• Moses basket
  * A Moses basket is a small first bed made from either maize, wicker or palm leaf
  * Handles enable you to carry your baby around with you
  * Position it either on a stand (sold separately) or on top of a chest of drawers
  * Can be used until your baby can sit up, usually 6 months
  * Check that it has a hood and well-padded, removable and washable lining
  * Always buy a new mattress if you borrow a Moses basket
  * Make sure you position it out of the way of your pets
  
  Cribs and cradles
  * Slightly larger, more durable first bed usually made from wood
  * Can be positioned in your room for night-time feeds
  * Suits larger babies, but can only be used until your child can sit up
  * Often comes with soothing rocking or gliding feature
  * Slatted sides make it easier to see your baby sleeping
  
  Cots
  * All-round slats give you a good view of your baby sleeping
  * A drop side will make putting your baby in easier, especially if you're not very tall
  * Teething rails will protect the cot and your baby's gums or teeth
  * An adjustable mattress base is helpful and safer for when your baby is able to stand
  
  Cot beds
  * Slightly larger than most standard cots
  * Converts to a junior bed by removing sides and adding an end panel
  * Doesn't usually come with drop-side mechanism
  * Good for when the time comes for your child to make the transition
  from cot to bed
  * More expensive, but you can use it for longer, so it's a good investment
  

Recent Comments

Moses baskets - important

I just want to add one thing to the Moses Basket advice, please, please, please do not use the basket to carry your baby in. It is not secure enough. I speak from experience, my little one fell out of his when I was carrying him from the house to the garden. he fell onto concrete and fractured his skull and had a small bleed on his brain, It happened when he was 3wks old and he is now a very healthy 5 month old. I was very lucky that he has no permanant damage and the bleed has now completely disappeared. Please dont let this happen to you. <br/> [Modified by: rachel1677 on January 03, 2008 10:12 PM]

Posted by rachel1677

January 03, 2008 10:05 PM

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