What mothers need to know about Moses Baskets
What is a Baby Moses Basket?
A Moses Basket is a convenient and comfortable basket in which a newborn can sleep and feel safe. The handles make it easy to carry from room to room (although we don't recommend you carrying the basket with a baby in it) , allowing parents feel connected with their baby at all times. You can purchase a stand for the basket or place inside cot on on any flat surface.
Typically Moses baskets are used for newborns until they reach four to five months old – or until baby can roll over unaided or pull themselves up on there hands and knees.. In those critical first few months of life, parents find it comforting to be able to stay close to their baby, and babies love the “cocooning” feeling that these baskets are designed to provide.
During the night, many parents keep these baskets as baby bassinets next to their own beds, making midnight feedings much easier (without the concerns some parents feel about having their babies sleep in the parents’ bed).
Moses baskets are just the right size for infants and a stylish substitute for bassinets. Easily portable, your little one can always be close. Moses Baskets are extra special because they’re easily portable! Take them anywhere! They are perfect for summer outings, grandma’s house and keeping baby nearby.
What is a Moses Basket made out of
Moses baskets are made from natural straw wrapped in natural maize fibre.
What is the size of the Moses Baskets
The Maize Moses Baskets are all handmade so vary a little, but are approx 82cm by 50cm.
Are the baskets 100% natural
Yes our baskets are 100% Natural handwoven baskets that have never been sprayed with any chemicals (most moses baskets sold as organic moses baskets unfortunately are fumigated), but we at Baby Trenz guarantee that our baskets have not been fumigated, only pure natural maize fibre and straw without the use of any chemicals.
Can I carry baby in the basket
We do not recommend carrying baby in the basket for safety, but if you do you should always carry the basket in one hand and support the base of the basket with the other hand.
The lowdown on Baby Trenz Moses Baskets
A Moses Basket is an ideal first bed for your newborn. Affordable, Cosy and snug
Our Moses Baskets are constructed of Straw and Maize fibre, or the New Ecobub Moses Basket is constructed from Paper Rope and are all totally chemical free. A Moses Basket has an open weave so is naturally ventilated so air flow can help regulate temperature around your baby. This makes a safe and secure environment for baby.
Moses baskets are very versatile, very light and portable you can have baby with you wherever you are in the home or away.
A Moses Basket is suitable for a baby from birth till approx four to six months or until baby can roll over unaided or pull themselves up on their hands and knees, after that time they need to be in a cot with the side up for safety.
What is the benefit of a Baby Trenz Natural wool mattress?
All Baby Trenz Moses baskets come with or have the option to upgrade to our fantastic wool mattress these are made with Soft, small clusters of pure New Zealand wool which are encased in luxurious natural cotton cover, 300 threads per inch. An exceptionally comfortable, safe and healthy alternative to synthetic fill the combination of the cotton and wool cluster fill discourages dust mites, reducing the risk for allergy and asthma sufferers
Apart from discouraging dust mites, reducing the risk for allergy and asthma sufferers. Newborn babies have trouble regulating body temperature and nothing beats the superiority of wool for absorbing body moisture and regulating body temperature. Air is allowed to circulate between the soft wool knops, keeping baby warm and dry without overheating. Baby Trenz Moses Basket mattresses are handmade in New Zealand. A wool mattress also provides support, and does not place undue pressure on the back of baby's spine and developing head.
What to look for when buying a Moses Basket
Make sure the Moses basket has a sturdy bottom and a wide base (a wide base is very important for safety, and there are some baskets around that are very narrow, and baby outgrows these narrow baskets alot quicker than a wider moses baskets so check the width of the sleeping surface).
The main thing to look at when purchasing a Moses Basket is that for safety, it is a must that the handles meet in the middle when lifted (some baskets have very small handles that don’t meet in center and have been proven to be a safety issue) Baby Trenz baskets all have handles that meet in the middle.
The Moses basket must have a firm mattress that fits snugly. At Baby Trenz we make our own wool mattresses or have made for us environmentally friendly foam mattresses here in New Zealand.
Ensure that if you are using with a basket liner that it has a fitted base to safely anchor the liner under the mattress for safety.
A Moses Basket is the perfect Bassinet substitute.
