This is important because if you are carrying the basket with an infant in it, you need to have one hand underneath the basket for support and safety. Sleeping in a cosy Moses basket can give your baby a sense of security and comfort — you may think your newborn looks a little lost in his big cot!
If you want your baby to sleep in your room with you at night and you don't have room to fit a cot in your bedroom, a Moses basket is a handy alternative. Small, light and portable, the basket can be carried easily from room to room and the baby can be with you wherever you are in the house. You can lay the Moses basket on the floor, but you can also put it on a Moses basket stand.
Placing it on a stand means less bending down to tend to your baby, which is particularly useful if you are recovering from a caesarean section, and the basket can be at a convenient height next to your bed. Some stands are foldable for easy storage, while others can gently rock your baby to sleep. If you have a stand, make sure it is sturdy and that the Moses basket fits securely on it. Your baby will outgrow his Moses basket at around three to four months or even as early as six weeks , so you won't get that much use out of it.
Some infants may feel restricted in a Moses basket because they don't have enough room to stretch their arms out fully. If they fling their arms out during their sleep, they can hit the sides of the basket and keep waking themselves up.
In this case a big cot may be the better option, or you could try swaddling your baby to restrict his arm movements, but not all babies like to be swaddled. Do not use pillows and duvets — they're not safe for babies less than a year old because of the risk of suffocation. Duvets can also make your baby too hot.
Sheets and layers of blankets tucked in firmly below your baby's shoulder level or a baby sleeping bag are safe for your baby to sleep in. Your baby will spend many hours in a cot, so make sure it's safe. The BS number should be in the instructions or marked on the cot itself.
You can also visit the Lullaby Trust website , which has lots of information on safe sleeping. Spend some time looking at what's available for getting around with your baby. Think about what will suit you best before you make a choice, and ask other mums what they have found useful.
Baby carriers — also called slings — are attached with straps and your baby is carried in front of you. Most babies like being carried like this because they're close to you and warm. The back part of the carrier must be high enough to support your baby's head. Check that buckles and straps are secure. Older babies who can hold up their heads and whose backs are stronger — at about 4 months old — can be carried in carriers that go on your back. There is also information on the Lullaby Trust website about baby sling safety.
Pushchairs, also known as strollers and buggies, are only suitable for young babies if they have fully reclining seats so your baby can lie flat. Wait until your baby can sit by themselves before using another type of pushchair.
Choose a light pushchair if you'll be lifting it on to trains or buses. Prams give your baby a lot of space to sit and lie comfortably, but they take up a lot of space and are hard to use on public transport. If you have a car, look for a pram that can be dismantled easily. Consider buying a pram harness at the same time, as you may need it to strap your baby securely into the pram.
A carrycot is a light, portable cot with handles, similar to but smaller than the body of a pram, and often attachable to a wheeled frame. Your baby can sleep in the carrycot for the first few months, and the cot can be attached to the frame to go out.
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Offering a comfortable, reassuring place to rest their head, a Moses basket is a great option for both babies and parents. A Moses basket is a time honoured sleeping space for newborn babies, and may even date back thousands of years the story goes that it gets its name from the baby Moses, who was left in a basket on the river Nile.
This comfortable and portable basket-style bassinet comes in a range of materials, from palm to wicker; with plenty of colours and fabrics to choose from. A Moses basket offers a variety of benefits: from its smaller size to its reassuring comfort levels, it can be the perfect option for many parents and newborns.
For the first six months of their lives, your newborn should sleep on their own sleeping surface, in the same room as you. Their smaller size also makes them a great option for parents who feel that their new arrival can look a little lost in a larger cot or crib.
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