A moses basket provides a safe and easy way to keep your newborn baby near you at all times. The handles and lightweight aspects make it easy to move, meaning you can always have your baby close by wherever you are.

Moses baskets are small and can fit in any space; they offer a contained safe space for your baby to sleep. A Moses basket is suitable for a newborn up to around 3-4 months old, or weighing 6kg.

A Moses basket is no longer suitable when your baby starts to sit, push up or roll over.

Bedside cribs give you the ability to be closer to your newborn baby; they also enable you to feed and soothe them without being too far away. Bedside cribs allow you to create safe sleep space for you and your baby while being next to each other.

Suitable for a baby up to 6 months or at the age where they are rolling over or pulling themselves up.

Our best selling brands are Chicco and Snuz.

Cot – smaller (120x60cm), cheaper, suitable until approximately 2 years old.

Cotbed – bigger (approx 140x70cm), slightly more of an investment mainly due to the fact that it can be used up until 4 years old. Sides can be removed transforming the cot into a toddler bed.

Toddler – suitable for use from 2 years old until approximately 4 years. Smaller than a standard single sized bed and lower to the ground, this is a great transition from cot to adult bed.

These are the perfect solution for you if you are travelling abroad, going on a staycation or just visiting someone overnight. They are quick and easy to set up – in fact some can even be set up under 5 seconds. Travel cots allow your baby to have a safe sleep environment even when you're on the move. Some will double as a playpen, allowing for greater versatility. We recommend allowing your baby to get used to sleeping in the cot for a few nights before you travel. 

• Your baby should sleep on a firm crib or cot mattress with a fitted sheet
• Always place your baby on their back, with feet to the foot of the cot as shown in the diagram
• Take care to avoid letting your baby overheat. It's important to regularly check your baby to make sure they aren't too hot or cold
• It's normal for babies' hands and feet to feel cooler, so the best way to check your baby's temperature is by feeling their tummy or the back of their neck
• If their skin is hot or sweaty, remove one of the layers
• Between 16°C and 20°C is the recommended room temperature; we recommend that you use a thermometer to check the room temperature
• Be sure to remove any soft toys from the cot before each sleep period
• For more information please go to our safety checklist do’s & dont’s
  

• Baby sleeping bags are a good option as they prevent your baby’s head from being covered by wriggling under bedding. They’re designed to keep them snug and warm and avoid the problem of kicking off the covers and getting cold

• You can choose different togs for different seasons to help keep your baby at the right temperature;  this will also be dependent on room temperature

• Tog is a measure of thermal resistance. Put simply, it means the warmth level. The higher the number, the warmer the sleeping bag
• The tog rating you choose will depend on factors such as room temperature, what your baby is wearing and your baby's health
• Most sleeping bags are available in three tog ratings:

0.5 tog – for hot summer days and nights, and holidays in hot climates

1 tog – warm summer months and daytime naps

2.5 tog – for all-year-round use, except hot summer nights

• In warm conditions we recommend the sleeping bag is used with lighter clothing such as short-sleeved body suits
• In cooler conditions we recommend the sleeping bag is used with long-sleeved cotton pyjama tops and bottoms or all-in-one sleep suits
• You can also select different size sleeping bags depending on the age of your baby. It is important that the sleeping bag fits well around the neck area so that your baby’s head does not slip down into the bag. Extra bedding should not be needed

Approximate sizes of sleeping bags:

• 0-6 months (from 8lb 8oz/4kg)
• 6-18 months (from 18lb/8.1kg)
• 18-36 months (from 25lb/11.4kg)
  

• Duvets and pillows are only suitable for babies over 12 months
• You should opt for a maximum 4 tog if the sides are still on the cot, or up to 7-9 tog for a single child’s bed
• Above 4 tog duvets should ONLY be used for a 3+ year child
• While in use, ensure your baby's face is not covered
• Duvets are not to be used in combination with sleep bags or blankets
• Take into account the room temperature and your baby's sleepwear
  

• Blankets are fine as an alternative as long as they aren’t too thick or doubled over, so there is no chance of overheating
• If using blankets, make sure they are firmly tucked in and come up no higher than the shoulders
• Ensure your baby's face is not covered
  

• All of our 100% cotton sheets and blankets are non-allergenic and machine washable
• All of our bedding has been made using BCI cotton
• The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in, and better for the sector’s future
• BCI works with partners around the world such as WWF, Solidaridad and Cotton Connect to train farmers to produce cotton more sustainably
• By buying cotton products from John Lewis & Partners, you’re supporting the training of these farmers to use water efficiently, care for the health of the soil and natural habitats, reduce the use of the most harmful chemicals and apply principles of fair and decent work
• We also have a number of products which are made from certified GOTS organic cotton. This means the cotton is responsibly produced to strict environmental and social standards
• A textile product carrying the GOTS label must contain a minimum of 70% certified organic fibres; a product with the label grade 'organic' must contain a minimum of 95% certified organic fibres