About to bring your new baby home? Here are the best Moses baskets to help keep your baby safe, snug and secure.

ringing your newborn baby home for the very first time can be somewhat overwhelming. Up there at the top of your never-ending list of parental priorities will be finding somewhere safe and secure for your baby to sleep; no matter how regular those overnight wake-ups may be.

The NHS and Lullaby Trust recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for the first six months and as such, Moses baskets offer a small, lightweight and portable sleeping option that can comfort and reassure your baby whilst keeping them close at hand overnight.

Here are some things to consider when choosing the right Moses basket for you:

All things considered, here is the ES Best round-up of the best Moses baskets you can buy for your baby today.

Available in a choice of four different colours to perfectly complement your bedroom or nursery surroundings, the Little Green Sheep Natural Knitted Moses Basket is made from a strong and durable natural palm that can easily become a cosy and comfortable bed for your baby until they are approximately four months old.

Lightweight and portable with large carry handles for ease, this Moses Basket is simple to move around the home. It comes with a soft and luxurious mattress and breathable liner included, the latter of which can be easily removed for freshening up in the washing machine as required.

It’s worth noting that this Moses basket requires you to use a stand, which doesn’t come included. The complementing Little Green Sheep folding stand is made from natural beach wood and retails at £34.95. As such, whilst this certainly isn’t the most affordable option on our list, it certainly makes up for it with comfort and style.

Dimensions: H24 x W42 x D82cm

Described as a crib and Moses basket in one, the Purflo Purair has a slightly longer life span than many Moses baskets, being suitable until your baby is around six months of age.

It comes with all comfort of a traditional Moses basket, but with fully breathable sides, which can not only improve airflow around your baby as they sleep but allows you to easily maintain eye contact to comfort and reassure your baby whilst they nod off.

With a compact stand that won’t overwhelm your bedroom, the Purflo can comfortably fit down the side of most beds. If you want your baby to nap downstairs during the day, the Moses basket is fully detachable and lightweight, with two robust carry handles for extra stability. It even has handy storage space under the basket, ideal for ensuring spare nappies and creams are close at hand during the night.

The Purflo comes with a firm, flat mattress included ensuring safe sleep and if your baby struggles to nod off at night, you’ll love the Toy Bar and Soothing Centre. With an incorporated night light, lullaby and white noise machine, it can easily help soothe and settle your baby to sleep.

For a Moses basket with a more modern design, the Tommee Tippee Sleepee is made from fully recycled plastic in a choice of pink, mint green or white. With 300 air holes along the sides and base, it ensures maximum airflow as your baby sleeps.

With a water-resistant mattress included and a breathable 100 per cent cotton liner, keeping it clean is an absolute breeze. The exterior can be wiped down with warm soapy water, whilst the liner is easy to remove for machine washing as required.

With a curved stand included with your purchase, you can easily switch between a gentle rocking motion or using the adjustable safety stopper to fix it into a more static position.

The Sleepee has strong integrated handles and unlike palm and wicker Moses baskets, it’s virtually silent to move, making it fully portable without waking your baby from their much-needed slumber.

Using high-quality fabrics and stringent safety checks, Clair de Lune has over 75 years of experience in producing baby bedding.

A modern twist on a classic, the Clair de Lune Moses basket has the traditional wicker basket design combined with leather look handles and plush dimple covers; creating the ideal combination of style and comfort.

The set is suitable for your baby from birth to around 9kg in weight and comes complete with a hypoallergenic mattress, removable hood, padded liner and cover. The complementing wooden stands are available to purchase as an additional extra; with a choice of rocking or folding designs.

If you’re trying to keep your costs down in the current climate (aren’t we all), or are after a more budget-friendly price tag for a product your baby will outgrow relatively quickly, the John Lewis ANYWAY Moses Basket comes with a reasonable price tag of just £55.

Made from strong and durable palm, this Moses basket comes with a mattress, padded liner and fitted sheet all included and is a lightweight and portable option for moving around the home.

There’s no stand included, so you’ll need to factor the additional price into your purchase. Some reviewers also felt the handles could be stronger, so it’s worth bearing this in mind if you’re looking for a portable choice.

Dimensions: L75 x W28 x H24cm

If you’re going for a modern Scandi vibe in your nursery or are willing to pay a little extra for superior style and quality, the Mokee Woolnest Moses basket comes with great online reviews, despite its somewhat eye-watering price tag.

Made from super soft wool with durable cotton straps and handles, the Woolnest is suitable for babies up to six months old. Thanks to its snug and comfortable interior and Aloe Vera mattress, it helps your baby feel peaceful and protected as they safely drift off to sleep.

This Moses basket doesn’t include the stand, however, Mokee has coordinating wooden stands available to purchase separately.

Dimensions: L71 cm x W36 cm x H28 cm

Longer in length than many other Moses baskets on the market, the Shnuggle Dreami’s larger size allows it to be used for more time; without your baby rapidly outgrowing it or waking themselves when touching the sides or base.

The set includes a comfortable quilted mattress, breathable 3D mesh covers and a ventilated hypoallergenic base, which offers excellent airflow whilst your baby sleeps.

The unique curved shape stand can easily switch between low-level rocking for daytime naps and a fixed upright position for overnight sleep - simply lift off the basket, rotate the stand and pop the basket back into place.

If you prefer a more traditional Moses Basket design, the Kinder Valley Moses Basket is a classic style using broderie-anglaise that will look adorable in any nursery. It’s really affordable too, retailing at just £55 including the stand and mattress.

Suitable from birth, the embroidered bedding comes with padded walls, a cosy and comfortable mattress and a fully adjustable hood, which can be pulled up to hide your baby from unwanted glare or sunlight during daytime naps.

The Kinder Valley Moses basket comes with a breathable and water-resistant mattress as well as a solid pine stand, which can easily be folded down for simple and compact storage when not in use.

Dimensions: ‎ L86 x W47cm

For style and comfort and the flexibility of four different colourways; we love The Little Green Sheep Natural Knitted Moses basket, which looks great and is soft, safe and snug for your little one too.

Whilst it’s a significant investment at around £150 with the stand, its high quality and robust design mean you certainly get what you pay for.