Tag: moses basket

The Best Moses Basket

| March 13, 2012

A moses basket provides a safe and snug place for your newborn to sleep.

Moses baskets are perfect for newborns and your baby will be able to sleep in it until they’re around 6 months old.

The benefit of a Moses Basket is you can carry it around the house using the attached handles, so baby is always close to you.

I found this wonderful for my newborn, being able to transport her around the house meant I could get on with things whilst my baby slept peacefully.

The Emile et Rose Moses Basket is the best moses basket with strong leather straps so you can safely and easily transport your baby around the house with you. It has a classic and traditional white design and is finished with an adjustable hood, clipping fabric and lace trim. It comes complete with covers made of soft cotton. The coverlet has an embroidered rabbit design.

Another great option for a Moses Basket if you’re looking for something a little less expensive is the John Lewis Waffle Moses Basket. Priced at only £35 it’s the best moses basket you can buy for the quality and price. You can purchase this with the John Lewis Moses Basket Stand which fold away flat for easy storage.

The Best Baby Cots

| March 2, 2012

Baby cots range in price, quality and size.

Many parents choose a Moses Basket initially and find a couple of months later their precious little one is well on their way to outgrowing it.

A great option is to purchase a quality cot that is suitable from birth to around 18 months. This will give you much more flexibility and save you money.

Cot accessories make spending time in the cot more enjoyable for baby, we’ve hand picked the best baby mobile.

John Lewis has one of the best selections of baby cots and cotbeds.

A mattress is essential for your baby’s cot. There’s a great selection of cot and cotbed mattresses at John Lewis, ranging from £30 to £170.

We always put Imogen to sleep in a Baby Sleeping Bag. We can rest assured she is safe and won’t kick any sheets or blankets over her head.

First Holiday with Baby in Orford

| February 21, 2012

We ventured to Orford on our first holiday with our baby when she was just 8 weeks old.

Suddenly it was no longer about throwing a few clothes into a bag, it was now about making sure we had absolutely everything we needed for our precious little one!

The car was laden full with baby gear including her baby monitor, moses basket, baby bath, activity play mat, numerous outfits of clothing to cover all eventualities of weather, Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier, breast pump, pram, Moby Wrap (we were still in the fourth trimester) and my parents!

We weren’t even going very far, staying within the confines of the UK so we could drive a reasonably short distance. Up until this point our baby had only travelled in a taxi home from the hospital.

Travelling from London to Orford near the Suffolk coast was going to take at least 2 hours. We were certain we’d need to take several breaks to ease the journey (and calm ourselves should our baby take an extreme dislike to her car seat or the car or her Daddy’s driving)!

Pump Street Bakery


Thankfully I’d remembered to include her soothing classical baby music which helped her to sleep almost the entire journey (we were shocked) and kept us relaxed during the busy drive out of London.

Orford is a stunning small town, dominated by the 12th century Orford Castle and Orford Church.

It has some of the best restaurants in the area including Ruth Watson’s Crown and Castle and the Butley Orford Oysterage.

Orford Castle

If you’re after a family friendly pub in Orford with the best fish and chips you’ll discover it at The Jolly Sailor. And for delightful lunches and afternoon teas, the Pump Street Bakery will satisfy your food desires!

Suffolk is an amazing and fairly untouched part of England.

It has a stunning coastline and some of the most beautiful inland forests suitable for walking, horse riding and cycling with plenty of walkways and bridal paths.

You can find out more about this amazing location for family holidays at Discover Suffolk.

For somewhere to stay visit Suffolk Secrets which has some of the most beautiful cottages, houses and beach huts for holidays in Suffolk. These are available for rental by the week or for a short break.