Cribs and moses baskets: full test results

Cribs

Moses baskets

Mothercare Deluxe gliding crib

 

Price: £99

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What you get: Wooden crib with antique finishing and optional glide.

Stockists: Tel. 08453 304030, or visit www.mothercare.com

babyworld verdict: The glide feature was a big hit with mums and babies – its very rhythmic movement seemed to quickly inspire sleep. Good quality and works well.

Parents’ comments:

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Well made, solid crib.

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Attractive and well finished.

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Excellent glide mechanism – very soothing side to side rock rather than swing – simple to lock when glide not required.

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Fairly priced for a substantial, good quality crib.

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Amongst the more complicated cribs to assemble, but you only have to do it once.

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Mattress and drapes rail not included.

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Mamas & Papas Lauretta crib

Price: Around £139.99

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What you get:  Wooden crib in antique pine finish with Lloyd Loom detail on end panel and optional rock.

Stockists: Tel. 01484 438226, or visit www.mamasandpapas.co.uk

babyworld verdict: This is a good quality crib which has the feel of a family heirloom. It works well and will last through several babies, but is quite bulky and comparatively expensive.

Parents’ comments:

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Very solid construction.

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Beautifully finished, good quality wood.

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Simple to use locking mechanism to stop rock if required.

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Wide and high – roomy for baby, not so far to bend down for you.

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No drapes rail or mattress.

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Babies R Us Swinging crib

Price: £59.99

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What you get: Wooden crib in antique pine finish with optional swing and drapes rod. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel: 0845 786 9778, or visit www.babiesrus.co.uk

babyworld verdict: This is definitely the one for bargain hunters. A very good price for a fully functioning crib with mattress and drapes rod.

Parents’ comments:

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Traditional look without a price premium.

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Good rhythmic rock.

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Excellent good value price.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Neat size – roomy but not too bulky overall.

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Solid and robust feel although the rock lock is a bit basic.

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Included mattress is not the thickest but is adequate and wipes clean.

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Jo Jo Maman Bébé French crib

Price: £99

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What you get: Wooden frame with lockable wheels supporting natural canvas crib. Comes with mattress and includes storage pockets.

Stockists: Tel. 0870 2410560, or visit www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk

babyworld verdict: This is a cross between a moses basket, a crib and a pram. It is fuss free and its simple minimalist style will appeal most to modernists.

Parents’ comments:

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Canvas sides give a soft, cosy environment without the need for cot bumper – fresh feel, ideal for summer babies.

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Lockable wheels add versatility.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Light and easy to manoeuvre between rooms.

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Storage pockets are useful for a few essential items.

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No rocking mechanism but pushing backwards and forwards on the wheels allows a rocking effect.

minus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Quite expensive for a fairly minimalist design.

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East Coast Cambridge swinging crib

 

Price: £69

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What you get: Wooden crib in antique pine finish with optional swing and drapes rod. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel. 01692 408802

babyworld verdict: This is a no fuss, traditional looking crib which does the job and has some useful included items.

Parents’ comments:

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Straightforward, no fuss design.

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Useful drapes rod included, so attaching crib set is simple.

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Fairly priced.

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Relatively compact.

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Locking mechanism is quite fiddly to fit and stiff to use but is effective.

plus_minus_signs.jpg (1137 bytes) Mattress included, but quite basic.

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Mothercare Shooting star mahogany moses basket

Price: £89.99

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What you get: Mahogany wicker basket with leather handles with double layered liner – one padded, detachable hood and quilt with musical star motif. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel. 08453 304030, or visit www.mothercare.com

babyworld verdict: This has a lush, good quality, robust feel and is big on comfort. Although pricey, you are getting more for your money.

Parents’ comments:

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The wicker gives this a solid and robust feel.

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The leather straps are strong and easy to use.

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Internal lining is very well padded and adds softness. The novelty musical star plays Twinkle Twinkle and did act as a distraction for a crying baby.

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Hood is wide and well secured.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes) Not the cheapest but has some good added features for the extra cost.

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Mamas and Papas Jenny giraffe moses basket

Price: Around £85.99

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What you get: Palm leaf basket with plaited carrying handles, padded liners, detachable hood and quilt. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel. 01484 438226, or visit www.mamasandpapas.co.uk

babyworld verdict: Well-finished basket and handles with good quality, well-padded dressings.

Parents’ comments:

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Good sized – wide and quite deep.

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Internal liner is lightly padded giving some protection around baby’s head.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Palm leaf is softer and of a higher quality than many. Internal edges of the basket are finished with cotton to ensure all are soft and snag free.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Plaited handles are of a good long length and give a softer hold.

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Expensive.

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Urchin moses basket

Price: £69.95

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What you get: : Palm leaf moses basket dressed in white waffle cotton with detachable hood, quilt and padded liner. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel: 0870 7200709, or visit www.urchin.co.uk

babyworld verdict: This will appeal to those who like all things natural and pure.

Parents’ comments:

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Very well padded – separate internal padding piece sits around the sides of the basket, so very soft around baby’s head.

plus_sign_large.jpg (800 bytes)Very fresh and cool – ideal for summer – but well padded to keep out drafts in winter.

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Good quality natural cotton fabric and especially well padded quilt.

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Hood gives this a cosy feel but could have done with a little more fabric or stronger elastic as it had a tendency to ping off the back of the basket when pulled up.

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Babies R Us Full of fun moses basket

Price: £39.99

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What you get: : Natural palm leaf basket with carrying handles, dressed with a flounced liner, detachable hood with three optional hanging soft toys, and quilt. Mattress included.

Stockists: Tel: 0845 786 9778, or visit www.babiesrus.co.uk

babyworld verdict: This is a well priced moses basket which could do with a little extra padding around the head but which is otherwise comprehensive and well thought through.

Parents’ comments:

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Comprehensive, ready to use set for a good value price.

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Toys are fleecey and one squeeks – they add interest for the baby.

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Flounced liner and plenty of fabric in the hood adds richness.

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Fairly basic basket but of a good width and with well secured handles.

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No internal padding around the sides.

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