How to Decorate Moses Baskets
Moses baskets are woven bassinet-like baskets with double handles, which make them easy to carry a baby in. "The mobility of the basket allows the infant to be easily moved from room to room for monitoring ... . Also, it's comfortable as well as a beautiful accommodation for infants," writes Moses Baskets website. The online child and family resource website From the Moses Basket writes that the first Moses basket was featured in the Bible. When the Egyptian pharaoh ordered that all Hebrew newborns be killed, Moses' mother "set him adrift in the waters of the river Nile" in a basket made of reeds and covered in tar. Moses eventually would be rescued by the pharaoh's daughter and grow up to be a great leader. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Moses basket
- Set of Moses basket linens
- Moses basket skirt
- Moses basket bumper
Instructions
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Purchase a bare Moses basket at a large general goods store such as Target or Walmart or from speciality baby goods stores. Online vendors offer a range of baskets.
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Purchase and wrap the Moses basket with a skirt. Skirts are fabric ruffles that slip over the expanse of the basket and make it look like a bassinet.
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Purchase and line the Moses basket with a bumper and a mattress. These cloth accessories make the basket more comfortable for the baby and cover up the woven basket walls with soft padding. Your mattress may need a fitted sheet.
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Purchase and fold into the basket a baby quilt or blanket. You can personalize this item by having the baby's name embroidered onto a corner.
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Tips & Warnings
A Moses basket is not a car seat and should never be used to transport the baby in a vehicle.
