I ummed and ahhed about p ...
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I ummed and ahhed about purchasing a Moses basket (did I need one?), but eventually I plumped for this one. It was a hard decision because I had to buy the basket online and I don't usually like to buy things unseen. I also couldn't really tell how this version (at $54.99) differed from Badger's other hooded baskets (cheaper at $44.99 and $29.99), but I'm definitely happy with my decision!The quality of the basket is pretty good and it is certainly attractive. Some reviews don't like the velcro that attaches the hood to the basket, but it attaches very securely (I don't know how it wears if you are continually taking the hood on and off). The liner is reversible but my only criticism is that it is a little 'fluffy' and loose. However, I'm going to attach a couple more ribbons just to make it a little less loose around the head end for when my 2 week old gets bigger and it becomes more important re: SIDS, although I don't think it's necessary to do this - I'm just being a paranoid new mother! In fact, you could even use the basket without the liner if you were really worried. Have not tried to wash the liner yet but the sheet has been washed and it didn't shrink. The mattress fits the basket perfectly.Note to others: Stupidly, I managed to misassemble the basket liner and mattress when I received it as it came with the mattress (plus sheet) underneath the liner and I failed to notice so used the basket this way for a week before I realised my mistake (I blame the pregnancy hormones)!My only real problem is that I have found it very hard to find sheets to fit the mattress. I eventually found a 2 pack set of Bassinet sheets (by Circo) to fit a 12x29" mattress - this Badger mattress is a little smaller at approx 11x26", but with the aid of some safety pins (I can't sew well enough) I can make the Circo sheets fit snugly, and they weren't expensive either.Don't know how long the basket will last (in terms of wear and baby outgrowing it), but I intend to use it as a storage basket later! So far baby is happy and comfortable sleeping and napping in it, and I can move it around the house to keep him safely with me.
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