# Do I need a Moses basket for my newborn? | Clever Mum

> No. You need one firm, flat sleep space in your room for six months — that can be a Moses basket, a bedside crib or a cot. A basket is worth it only if you

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#  Do I need a Moses basket for my newborn? 

    
 
Quick answer — Do I need a Moses basket for my newborn? 

 
No. You need one firm, flat sleep space in your room for six months — that can be a Moses basket, a bedside crib or a cot. A basket is worth it only if you want something cheap and portable for a few weeks. If night feeds without standing up matter more, skip the basket and buy a next-to-me or put a cot in your bedroom.

   
## What a Moses basket is actually for

A Moses basket is a short-life, portable first bed. Most babies outgrow it by around 3–4 months, and you still have to sit up to lift. It is not safer than a cot. It is more convenient than a cot if you move rooms a lot in the day and you already have a cot waiting.

## When to skip it

* You have had a caesarean or know you will resent standing up at 3am — that is a [bedside crib](/best/best-bedside-cribs-uk/) job.
* You have floor space for a cot in your room from night one.
* You would only use it for a fortnight. Borrow one.

## The decision in one line

You do not need a basket and a crib and a cot. Pick one overnight space, buy a new firm mattress for it, and room-share for six months. The longer version is our [Moses vs bedside crib vs cot guide](/baby/moses-basket-vs-bedside-crib-vs-cot-uk/).

  
 **Go deeper:**  [Moses vs bedside crib vs cot](/baby/moses-basket-vs-bedside-crib-vs-cot-uk/) 

 
 **Buying guide:**  [Best bedside cribs UK](/best/best-bedside-cribs-uk/) 

   
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