Moses baskets are woven baskets with carry handles allowing for easy movement between rooms.
They come in a variety of styles and colours.
 The baskets are usually lined with a soft padded fabric to cushion babies while they sleep.
The majority of moses baskets sold now are sold with co-ordinating fabrics and hood.
They look really cute and make a great addition to any nursery.
But are they practical? Moses baskets are quite small and will only suffice for the first few months of your baby's life - at the most.
However, they are relatively inexpensive in comparison to cots and rocking cribs.
Moses baskets can often be bought for as little as £45.
00.
Furthermore, once your little one has outgrown their basket, the small size means they are easy to store away for any future children.
When you first take your baby home, your life changes overnight.
Gone are the times of a solid night's sleep.
Your newborn will wake you a number of times during the night for a feed or a nappy change.
Unlike you, baby will also sleep on and off all through the day.
Moses baskets allow you to provide one sleeping environment for your baby that you can move around the house to suit you.
During the night you can have the basket next to your bed, allowing your baby to stay close to you for those all important feeds.
During the day, you can easily carry the basket downstairs so that your baby is with you.
Moses baskets offer a snug and secure place for your baby to sleep.
It is a good idea to buy a stand to raise the basket off the ground and keep your baby out of the reach of household drafts and other hazards.
Overall, moses baskets can prove a valuable purchase, making your baby's first months sleep as trouble-free as possible.
It's true that not all babies take to them easily, however it is also true that not all newborn babies will sleep well in a large cot.
In my experience, newborn babies sleep best when they feel snug, secure and comfortable and this can be achieved with a moses basket.