There’s an in-depth guide to buying a mattress in our round-up of the best moses basket mattresses. What’s the best Moses basket to buy?

For a classic, high-quality palm Moses basket at a reasonable price, this one from Mumsnetter’s favourite Clair de Lune is hard to beat. Many don’t like the prospect of scratchy palm fibres next to their babies skin, and this Moses basket comes with a breathable cotton liner to protect those delicate newborn elbows. The modern, stylish alternative to the traditional moses basket. The Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket is 45% longer than traditional baskets.

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As well as refurbished items we offer a wide selection of new items taking you right from baby through to toddler and beyond. Our product range is sure to accommodate all your needs from Strollers, Travel Systems, Co sleepers, Bedding, Nursery Furniture, Highchairs, Teething accessories, gifts & more. Keep baby close day and night with its lightweight, sturdy design. Used as a bedside crib for night time and easily moved around the home for day time naps. No need to buy more than one bed for baby. The bed includes a mattress, liner and stand so there’s nothing else you need to buy other than fitted sheets – and, as you’re able to move the bed around during those precious first months, you don’t need to buy an extra newborn bed for daytime naps. Clair de lune and still going strong 2 kids and lots of visiting babies later!” Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Starsinyourpies) Our verdict

Included with the Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket is a luxury quilted mattress and two-position white wooden curve stand Baby sleep experts the Lullaby Trust say, “The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space, such as a cot or Moses basket.” Made with non-toxic polypropylene, it is a modern take on a traditional Moses baskets and comes in three colours – bright white, grey and slate. Anna felt the white version looked clean and fresh in her home and her baby very cosy inside. When it comes to keeping your baby close as they sleep, it can have a significant impact on their overall well-being. Not only does keeping a baby closeby promote bonding, but it can also reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), facilitate breastfeeding , and increase overall safety . The Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket provides a safe and comforting sleep environment, ensuring the restful sleep needed for healthy growth and development. John Lewis is a favourite with Mumsnetters thanks to their high standards, excellent customer service and prompt delivery. This simple Moses basket is a tasteful, plain take on the traditional basket, perfect for those who find the Clair de Lune or Kinder Valley baskets too fussy.Studies have also found that keeping your baby close by can help them sleep longer and more quietly. Through a simple reassurance that you’re close by, hearing and feeling your movements has been found to help them sleep longer and more quietly. As closeness promotes the production of oxytocin , this aids both bonding, breast milk production and can even allow you to become more aware of their nonverbal queues. What Is The Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket? The mattress cover is also machine-washable and any marks on the plastic base can be wiped clean using warm, soapy water and a soft sponge, while the stand can be cleaned with a warm, damp cloth. Is the Shnuggle Dreami good value for money?

Dimensions: 45 x 88 x 61cm | Material: Plastic | What’s included: Base, stand, mattress, dressings What we loveThe actual Moses basket we used upstairs was a shnuggle one which isn't a "next to me" but is bigger than a standard Moses basket. Also just to note my DC still fits in the Shnuggle at 9 months." Tried and tested by Mumsnetter annie9876) Our verdict

The ventilated base is larger than traditional moses baskets and made from a silent, easy to clean material. The fabrics are There are four cross sections that you have to screw together to make the stand. It is very simple and all the parts are included – you just need a screwdriver. When it comes to the basket, the mesh liner and mattress just need to be slotted into place. All-in-all it took our tester, Anna, about 25 minutes to get the bed ready to go. Dimensions - How big is the Moses basket? Will it fit comfortably in your bedroom whilst still providing room to navigate around it during the night?A very snotty baby ensured the cleanliness of the bed was put to the test and our mum was impressed with how easy it was to remove the liner and wash it. Thanks to easy-to-follow pictures, the Shnuggle Dreami Clever Baby Sleeper can be put together by one person and is very straightforward to assemble.