Author Kelly Boateng / Category Baby Decor / Published: Nov-13-2025

A baby moses basket is a lightweight handmade newborn bed woven from natural materials such as elephant grass or palm leaves. It creates a breathable, cosy environment that feels familiar and womb-like for a newborn, especially when paired with a fitted liner and firm mattress.

Our Weave and Sew baby baskets are handwoven by our team here in Ghana and finished with a soft, breathable liner that supports healthy airflow. Parents love that these baby baskets feel warm, natural, and grounded in craftsmanship. They provide the familiarity and closeness a newborn craves, while being practical enough to move easily between rooms as you go about your day.

“Having a baby basket I could pick up with one hand made those early weeks so much easier. I could move around the house and still keep my newborn close.”

Below is an updated comparison including additional safety guidance and practical insight drawn from customer feedback. 

Newborns generally use a moses basket from birth until around six months of age or a maximum of nine kilograms. Always discontinue use once baby can sit, roll, or pull themselves up.

To ensure safe use:

• Choose a basket with durable natural materials that allow for excellent airflow.
• Ensure handles are firmly woven and do not flop into the basket (to avoid strangulation risk).
• Do not carry your baby inside the basket. Move the basket while empty.
• Use a stand that fits securely without movement.
• If you do not use a stand, place the basket directly on the floor to avoid tipping.
• Avoid excess bedding, pillows, toys, or padded side liners.
• Always follow safe sleep recommendations in your country.

1. Womb-Like Cosiness for Better Sleep

The shape of a moses basket creates a gentle, enclosed space that helps newborns settle more easily. The fitted liner provides softness without compromising breathability.

2. Portability That Fits Real Life

Parents consistently tell us this is their favourite benefit. A moses basket can move with you from room to room so your baby is always close. It supports your day instead of limiting it.

It is ideal if:

• You have a toddler and need your newborn nearby while supervising both children
• You travel often or visit grandparents
• You enjoy relaxing outdoors with your little one beside you
• You want the flexibility to create a calm sleep space anywhere
• Some parents even take it on holidays, to friends’ homes, or to the beach.

3. A Natural, Eco Friendly Baby Bed

Many bassinets use metal, plastic, polyester padding, or synthetic mesh. A handwoven moses basket uses natural fibres that allow for excellent airflow. Choosing handmade over mass-produced also supports artisan communities and reduces plastic waste.

4. Smooth Transition to the Cot

Once your baby begins outgrowing the basket, simply place it inside the cot for a couple of weeks. The familiar feel of the basket makes the transition gentle and simple.

5. A Beautiful and Meaningful Piece for the Nursery

A handmade baby basket becomes part of your décor. It adds texture, beauty, and warmth to the nursery. Many parents keep theirs as a keepsake or repurpose it later for toys, blankets or memory storage.

If you love a neutral, boho, or earthy nursery look, a woven Moses basket is the perfect centrepiece. Pair it with cotton swaddles, soft lighting, natural mats, and your favourite woven wall pieces for a nursery that feels peaceful and grounded.

Your baby’s first months are filled with tender moments. Choosing where they sleep is about more than practicality. It is about creating a space that feels safe, close, and intentional.

A handmade moses basket offers comfort, portability, breathability, and a sense of calm that supports both baby and mother. It is a natural choice for families who value warmth, craftsmanship, and conscious living.

Because your baby deserves a beautiful beginning, natural and lovingly handmade.