The Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket is ventilated and comes with breathable fabrics to maximise airflow for baby. Made from MDF and painted bright white, the stand is a stylish curve shape, which our tester felt was good quality. The only downside we found to this cot was how easily marks showed up on the white liner, but they could be removed and washed if necessary. What is it like to use day-to-day? Portability - How easy is your Moses basket to move around the home? Ideally, you may want to move the Moses basket into your living room during the day and as such, the more lightweight your Moses basket is, the better. Most Moses baskets come with large handles to help carry them around. 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. The Shnuggle Dreami Clever Baby Sleeper has all the benefits of your standard Moses basket – moveable, lightweight and cosy – but offers so much more.

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. Moses baskets are made from breathable materials and provide a flat surface for babies to sleep on - in terms of expert guidance around SIDS, they’re very safe. Not all Moses basket mattresses come with a waterproof cover, so it’s worth buying one of these if yours doesn’t. How long can a baby sleep in a moses basket? Dimensions: 75 x 28 x 24cm | Material: Palm | What’s included: Mattress, liner, coverlet, hood What we loveThe 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? If you’re weighing up the pros and cons of different kinds of newborn beds, you’ve come to the right place. A Moses basket is great for if you want a space-saving first bed you can use at night as well as safely and easily carry around the house. Plus, the best Moses baskets are perfect for storing teddies in when you’re finished with them. Since opening our doors in 2014 selling only children’s toys, we have since taken baby steps within the nursery industry moving from strength to strength to ensure we provide the best brands at affordable prices. Our goal is to ensure every parent, grandparent, friend or family member to be are able to find their dream baby items to suit each individual budget.

Hygienic, sturdy and breathable, this basket does all it can to provide a safe space for your baby to sleep during those first few months. The 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 verdictOnce the stand is set up, it takes seconds to fold, so it can be stored away without hassle when not in use. 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.

Anna didn’t travel with this bed but, because the stand folds down, you could also use it away from home – it would naturally be bulkier than a travel cot though. Unlike most nursery retailers we specialize in both new and pre loved items, this allows our customers to choose from a wide selection of low and high branded prams and more. All of our pre loved items are carefully selected and sent to our professional team of cleaners who then fully strip all fabrics, steam clean, restore any wear and tear and once its had a new lease of life we then offer to our customers that may want a high end item but don’t want to pay full retail price. Dimensions: 42 x 84 x 42cm | Material: Plastic | What’s included: Stand, mattress, liner What we love

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Feels more secure than similar bassinets, which gave peace of mind to our mum who also has twin four-year-old girls The ventilated base is larger than traditional moses baskets and made from a silent, easy to clean material. The fabrics are

We’ve got a Clair de lune one; it’s been used for both my DC and my nephew and still got lots of life left in it.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter user1493413286) The multi-functionality of the cot as the baby gets bigger is amazing, and I love how sleek and stylish it is, too Parent tester Katie, who tested this with their 5 month old Here at Bambinos And Beyond we are an independent, family run Father & Daughter duo Shannon & Chris helped by brothers, in laws and wider family. 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. 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.

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