They provide cosy and reassuring confined space for your child. However it's not essential that your new baby sleep in one. It's fine for a newborn to use a cot or cotbed from the start. ... If you plan to have more children or can sell the Moses basket/crib, the additional expenditure may be worth it.

Should you get a Moses basket?

For the first few months, you'll need a crib, carrycot or Moses basket (a light, portable bassinet). Your baby needs to sleep somewhere that's safe, warm and not too far from you. Baby nests are not suitable for your baby to sleep in when you're not there because of the danger of suffocation.

Are Moses baskets good for newborns?

The American Academy of Pediatrics includes Moses baskets as a safe sleep product that protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The benefit of close contact with your little one is important during the first six months.