{"id":4639,"date":"2018-09-23T11:44:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T10:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=4639"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:13:15","slug":"moses-basket-or-crib-for-your-newborn-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/newborn-essentials\/baby-cots-2\/moses-basket-or-crib-for-your-newborn-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Moses Basket or Crib For Your Newborn Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laying your baby down for their first night at your home is a momentous occasion, filled with joy \u2013 \u2018I can\u2019t believe we have a baby\u2019 \u2013 and fear \u2013 \u2018will I ever get a full night\u2019s sleep again?\u2019. As with most things parenting related, everything is a series of ups and downs. However, one thing you can ensure is that you have a comfortable and cosy sleeping area for your little one, and the first place to start is your baby\u2019s bed. Shopping for your baby\u2019s first bed will no doubt bring about the choice between a Moses basket or crib, the choice is personal but we hope this article will help you make the best choice for you.<\/p>\n

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There are many different options on the market. The two most popular being the\u00a0Moses baskets<\/a>\u00a0and the crib. Ultimately, your choice will depend on your taste, budget and space, but here is a comprehensive list of pros and cons of both the Moses basket or crib to help make your decision a little bit easier.<\/p>\n

Moses Basket or Crib? Let\u2019s look at the Pro\u2019s and Con\u2019s <\/strong><\/p>\n

Moses Basket<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pros<\/p>\n

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  1. Durability \u2013 Moses baskets are woven from palm, maize and cornhusk, making them fairly sturdy and durable, meaning that they can be used again if you choose to have more children, or sold on, if you don\u2019t.<\/li>\n
  2. Carrying handles \u2013 Strong carrying handles on both sides of the basket means that you can move your sleeping baby around the house with ease, keeping them near you (this is especially handy in the early weeks).<\/li>\n
  3. Space \u2013 Moses baskets are small structures so generally take up little space, making them a great option for a smaller bedroom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cons<\/p>\n

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    1. Short Lifespan \u2013 Moses baskets are generally only suitable for a baby up to 3 to 4 months, or until they can pull themselves upright, so can be quite an expensive investment for such a short amount of time, so it\u2019s important to know\u00a0how long your baby can sleep in a Moses basket<\/a>\u00a0for.<\/li>\n
    2. Extras \u2013 Quite often you need to buy extras for your Moses basket that aren\u2019t necessarily included in your original purchase, such as a rocking stand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Cribs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Pros<\/p>\n

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      1. Lifespan \u2013\u00a0Cribs<\/a>\u00a0have a longer lifespan than Moses baskets, generally being suitable until about 6 months.<\/li>\n
      2. Viewing your baby \u2013 Cribs generally have slats or bars which means that you can view your baby as you lie in bed.<\/li>\n
      3. Spacious \u2013 If your baby likes their space then cribs offer this whilst still providing them with security.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Cons<\/p>\n

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        1. Space \u2013 Cribs take up a large amount of space so may not be suitable to be placed next to your bed if your bedroom is on the smaller side.<\/li>\n
        2. Immovable \u2013 Unlike a Moses basket, cribs are larger structures so generally cannot be moved around your house.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Regardless of whether you decide to opt for a Moses basket or a crib, here at Kiddies Kingdom, we have a fantastic collection of products available at amazing prices. Take a look at our full range of\u00a0nursery furniture for sale<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Laying your baby down for their first night at your home is a momentous occasion, filled with joy \u2013 \u2018I can\u2019t believe we have a baby\u2019 \u2013 and fear \u2013 \u2018will I ever get a full night\u2019s sleep again?\u2019. As with most things parenting related, everything is a series of ups and downs. However, one thing you can ensure is that you have a comfortable and cosy sleeping area for your little one, and the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[524,62,187,526],"tags":[278,321,355,346,320],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4639"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4639"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6222,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4639\/revisions\/6222"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}