Buying Replacement Moses Basket Covers

Moses baskets covers can be difficult to find on the High Street. This is despite the fact they are a frequently searched for product, typically among parents who have been given a second hand basket or who would like a new set of baby bedding for their second or subsequent child. It can also be beneficial to have a spare set for wash day, particularly if you have a baby who is sick a lot. However, it is easier to find and purchase a moses basket cover online.

Some of the best bargains can be found on eBay. You can expect to pay approximately £8 for covers for moses baskets, with no extras included such as a hood cover or bedding. For £15 you can get an entire moses basket bedding set, including the basket cover, hood cover and a padded quilt. Prices range up to £30 for designer, more aesthetically pleasing or high quality sets. If you were to purchase these bedding sets as part of a complete package, (with the moses basket included), they would cost in the region of £60.

Brands which produce moses basket cover sets include Clair de Lune, Lollipop Lane, Izziwotnot and Junior Jungle. However, there are also a number of people trading on eBay who sell handmade moses basket covers. If you cannot find one which suits your taste or the style of your nursery décor, then your other option is to find some material which you love then contact a local seamstress and ask them to make up the new covers for you. This is often still less expensive than purchasing an entirely new moses basket, and has the advantage that you know you will be getting exactly what you want.

If you a looking to buy a new set of moses basket covers because the basket you have was bought second hand, was a hand me down from a relative, or it is not for your first child then do not forget that it is recommended that you change the moses basket mattress as well as the covers. The reason it is advisable to uses a new mattress for each baby is that the better the condition, the lower the risk of cot death. Moses basket mattresses can harbour a lot of bacteria because newborn babies tend to spit up and dribble a lot, and sometime experience nappy leaks. Even thoroughly cleaning a second hand mattress may not be enough, so it is worth the additional £10 to £20 expense to purchase a new one.

A moses basket covers set will rarely include a fitted sheet for the mattress. Prices start at around £7 per pair, but budget for up to £18 if you want branded products such as Mamas and Papas. Since most fitted sheets come in neutral colours such as cream or typical boys and girls colours such as blue and pink, it is easy to get a pair of sheets that will coordinate with your baby bedding set.