Designed in heavenly white for little angels and made from the purest cotton on earth. Like sleeping on a cloud -- soft, cozy, and comfortable! The futon (and bumper) fill is available in hypoallergenic polyester, or organic wool and is covered in soft natural certified organic cotton fleece and flannel. The optional organic cotton flannel sheet protects the futon and is easily removed for washing. Comes with a matching organic cotton receiving blanket that is reversible for warmer or cooler months. Moses basket weight limit 15 lbs.
Measurements:
Basket - 28"L x 14"W x 9"D
Caring For Your Moses Basket:
The organic sheet and blanket are machine-washable, while the mattress and bumper are hand-wash only.
Please dry your futon (and bumpers) thoroughly after washing. Be sure to allow extra drying time to ensure the organic wool filling is completely dry throughout.
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, allowing parents feel connected to their baby at all times. It’s usually accompanied by a stand (sold separately) that has rocker legs, so it can provide the gentle rocking motion that babies find so soothing.
Typically Moses baskets are used for newborns until they reach four months old – at which point most infants are too large or too heavy to comfortably rest in the basket. 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).
These Moses baskets from Little Merry Fellows also have the advantage of being made entirely of untreated maize (corn husks), and the bedding is an organic cotton fleece and flannel futon and bumper, with your choice of either hypoallergenic polyester or organic wool fill. The Little Merry Fellows matching rocker stand is crafted of untreated maple wood.
Do I Need a Baby Moses Basket?
Moses baskets have been used for centuries, popular for their simple design and convenience. While your baby will no doubt have a comfortable crib that will last for years, it’s tricky to take a crib from room to room! Babies love the coziness of a Moses basket, and parents love how portable they are.
The stand is nice to have, for several reasons. It’s easier to check on and tend to your infant at a more convenient height, it keeps the baby out of drafts that sometimes flow across the floor, and it keeps curious pets (and older siblings!) from trying to climb into the basket. Plus, the rocker legs provides a calming motion that babies love.
Baby Moses Basket Tips:
Remember that the Moses basket is primarily for newborns and infants up to four months old. Once your baby can roll over on her own, it’s time to stop using the basket while on its stand.
Check the bolts and screws of the basket’s stand, and make sure they stay secure and tight. Always place the basket securely in the stand before placing the infant in the basket.
You can use the basket to acclimate your infant to her crib by placing the basket in the crib shortly before you make the transition.
Once your child outgrown it, the Moses basket is handy for storing stuffed animals, toys, or baby supplies. You can pass the basket along to a friend or family member who is expecting a child, or keep it to be passed down as a family heirloom.
The organic sheet and blanket are machine-washable, while the mattress and bumper are hand-wash only. The mattress and bumper should be fully dry before placing back inside the basket.
