Difference of Cradle, Bassinet and Moses Basket

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New and veteran parents alike feel more at ease when their sleeping infants are where they can see and hear them. Using a cradle, bassinet, or Moses Basket during Baby's first few months at home is an easy way to keep your sleeping little one nearby and safe.

Cradles, bassinets, and Moses Baskets are all small beds designed to provide a cocoon of comfort for your sleeping baby when he or she isn't in a regular crib. They are intended to be used only when the baby is very young, age birth to four months, and not as an ongoing overnight sleeping place.

Bassinets and Moses Baskets

Bassinets are small, sturdy portable beds often used while traveling. Most have a partial (often retractable or reversible) hood to help baby feel secure. When used in the home, bassinets are often placed upon a special base designed to lift them to an easy height for adults to attend to the baby without back strain. Many feature casters and storage underneath. There are myriad designs available from the traditional wicker to modern opulent fabric-swathed pastel confections.

A Moses Basket is usually a lighter, more portable version of a bassinet, often woven, with handles designed for easy carrying. Again, they come as plain or fancy as you desire.