A Moses Basket is generally used as a small bed or carrying cot for a newborn infant for 1-3 months.
After the newborn phase passes, many wonder what is the purpose of a Moses Basket once it has outlived its use as a baby bed?
Well, there is simply no need to hide your Beautiful Moses Basket away in a closet after baby graduates to new sleeping headquarters. There are many other uses for a Moses Basket.
Here are 8 of our favorite ideas for an old Moses Basket:
Toy Storage
An unused Moses Basket makes a great place to store toys, dolls and a stuffed animal collection. The handles make it easy to just tote and go from the family room to a child’s bedroom.
Book & Magazine Display
Another alternative use for a Moses Basket is as a repository for your favorite set of books and magazines. Display the Moses Basket aside your sofa or near your bed to attractively house your favorite collections.
Log & Tinder Storage
As the seasons change to a frosty coolness, a recycled Moses Basket makes a handy hearth companion. Store your kindling, logs and other fireplace essentials inside your Moses Basket and use as a recycled log basket.
Pet Bed Or Pet Toy Storage
A pet bed for your little precious Fido or Fluffy might be the perfect way to reuse an old Moses Basket. A former Moses Basket Cot would also make a convenient and attractive storage bin for all of your pet’s toys.
Pillows, Blankets & Towels…Oh, My!
Neatly stow a cozy collection of blankets, throws, pillows, towels and other linens in an old Moses Basket. Makes for a beautiful display in a guestroom, living room, bedroom or bathroom.
Garden Basket
Repurpose a Moses Basket by converting into a garden basket. Gather bunches of gorgeous flowers or harvest veggies galore from your garden.
Flower or House Plant Container
An assorted display of arranged potted flowers, indoor herbs or house plants can be beautifully arranged into an upcycled Moses Basket. Will instantly add a touch of charm to a sunroom or covered patio area.
Laundry Basket
Our favorite alternative use for a repurposed Moses Basket might just be as a laundry basket. The easy-to-grasp handles on a Moses Basket make it a convenient way to tote laundry around the home.
A Moses Basket is both a wonderful bed for a new baby and a beautiful decor accent, that can continued to be enjoyed long after a baby’s first few months of usage.
We hope that we have given you some great ideas for an old Moses Basket.
