So many choices! (Cot Beds, Moses Baskets, Cribs & Mattresses in General)

Member Name: mrsgladwin

Product:	Cot Beds, Moses Baskets, Cribs & Mattresses in General
Date:	14/05/09 (64 review reads)
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Advantages: Moses basket handy to move around house, makes them feel secure

Disadvantages: Wont fit in it forever, not for long term

When we were expecting my son we found the choice of nursery furniture overwhelming. Cots or cotbeds, cribs or moses baskets, and thats without considering the mattresses! In the end we decided on practicality. Whilst we originally favoured the idea of a cot-bed (supposedly lasts up to 5 years) we decided to just buy a plain, middle-range, low cost cot. We decided that when our little one grows out of the cot, we were probably going to invest in a bed for him anyway and so the cotbed would not be needed. We therefore bought a cheap but safe and sturdy cot from Mothercare, which meant that the money we saved on not buying the cotbed, could go towards a high quality mattress. We decided that a high quality, waterproof mattress would be worth spending the extra money on.

After feeling very pleased with ourselves, our midwife spoiled it by saying ideally the baby should sleep in his parents room for the first 6 months to reduce to risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Sydrome). As our bedroom isn't big enough to fit the cot, this then meant we would need to decide between a moses basket and crib. We eventually decided on the moses basket with a rocking stand, so he could still be rocked to sleep but it had the added benefit of being easily transported from room to room as the basket could be lifted off the stand. This was particularly useful when keeping the moses basket in the living room for visitors.

We found the moses basket great. Its handy to move around the house and also good in making the baby feel nice and secure. When we did try to put him in the cot the size seemed to overwhelm him and he didn't settle, whereas the moses basket is the perfect size for a little one. However, he wont be small enough to fit in the moses basket forever and so the cot will be used then

Summary: Moses basket particularly suitable for newborns