Verdict: Overall, this is a stylish, innovative bedside crib with lots of practical features that make it perfect for parents who want something a little more versatile than a standard Moses basket.

This is really sleek - it looks like a big fancy hotel bathtub," says our tester, Grace. "Also there is just one button on the cot itself so you can’t go wrong in the middle of the night when you’re staggering around in the dark." So is the Snoo Smart Sleeper worth its hefty price tag? Would our tester recommend the Snoo? "Yes and yes - wholeheartedly," she says. "I believe that sleeping better, thanks to the Snoo, has allowed my husband and me to enjoy these special early days and weeks with our daughter more, which is priceless." Best luxury Moses basket: Silver Cross Luxury Moses basket and stand with 100% organic botanical liner The hanging toys are a handy extra, but Katie found they didn't hold her baby's attention for long. "The toys aren't brightly coloured, so my baby wasn't very engaged by them," she says. Instead, she attached a mobile. "That was great, as I haven't been able to attach a mobile to any other Moses basket I've used."This moses basket stand is crafted with solid beech wood with white detailing for long lasting use. Meets BS EN 1466:2014 (basket and stand); BS 1877-10:2011+A1:2012 and BS 7177:2008+A1:2011(mattress)

I found the assembly instructions very difficult to understand, with just pictures and no description or written steps, but once I found a video online to follow, it was actually quite simple to put together," says Katie. "The cot is a great size, with soft sides and breathable mesh walls, but it doesn't come with a mattress – you have to buy that separately." Our tester found this easy to assemble, although some of the screws were a little stiff. "It's really simple and straightforward to put together, and didn't take us long to assemble," she says. "The basket liner and blanket are made from beautifully soft waffle fabric, which looks very luxurious and comfortable – like putting my baby to sleep on a little cloud." Create the most natural sleeping environment from day one with this stunning knitted Moses basket, part of our With Love collection. Complete with a luxurious chemical-free Little Green Sheep mattress.

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While they’re great for small babies, Moses baskets aren’t known for being usable beyond this. Once your baby can roll or move, it is time to move them to a bigger cot and, if you have a long baby, they may outgrow their Moses basket before then. There are large Moses baskets on the market though, which may last longer.

Verdict: Overall, this is a stylish and compact bassinet, with useful functionality to help soothe your baby to sleep. "It's soft and cosy, and my baby was content both chilling and sleeping in the bassinet," adds Katie. "The muted colours, with beige or grey options will complement most nursery colour schemes. And the storage basket will come in handy in smaller rooms." Yes, absolutely.But don't just take our word for it. Hannah Love, who is a paediatric nurse and parenting and sleep expert says: "The NHS and The Lullaby Trustboth include Moses baskets as a safe sleep space for babies. In fact, they go beyond that and actually state that using a Moses basket can reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Our consumer editor says: The WoolNest is a stylish, contemporary twist on a classic Moses basket. It's made from high-quality, blended wool felt with robust cotton straps. It comes with a breathable foam mattress with an aloe vera-infused quilt cover that's easy to unzip for washing. However, the stand isn't included, so factor that into your budget. WARNING: Do not add another mattress on top of the mattress provided or recommended by The Little Green Sheep.