Crib and Moses basket mattresses buying guide for UK parents
Short answer: A Moses basket mattress is a slim mattress made to fit a crib or Moses basket exactly. Choose one that fits your space and your baby's stage, and use it as the instructions say.
What is a Moses basket mattress?
A slim mattress made to fit a crib or Moses basket exactly. It is used for as long as your baby uses the crib or basket.
How to choose
- Measure the basket or crib base. A snug fit with no gaps matters most.
- Firm, flat and waterproof.
- Replace it if it sags, tears or gets water-damaged.
Safety standards
- Mattresses: look for BS 7177:2008+A1:2011, and BS EN 16890:2017+A1:2021 for cot, travel cot and crib mattresses.
Common questions
- How do I choose a Moses basket mattress?
- How long can you use a Moses basket mattress?
- When should I buy a Moses basket mattress?
- Can I buy a second-hand Moses basket mattress?
- Moses basket mattress buying checklist
- What safety standard should a Moses basket mattress have?
- Moses basket mattress vs cot mattress: which is better?
- What crib & moses basket mattresses does Baby Kingdom sell?
What the guidance says
- Use a firm, flat, waterproof mattress in good condition, with no raised or cushioned edges, that fits the cot or Moses basket with no gaps.
- The Lullaby Trust recommends a new mattress for each baby where possible. A second-hand one should have a 100% waterproof cover, no rips, tears or water damage, no sagging, a good fit and a fire-resistant label.
- Mattresses: look for BS 7177:2008+A1:2011, and BS EN 16890:2017+A1:2021 for cot, travel cot and crib mattresses.
Shop at Baby Kingdom
Browse crib & moses basket mattresses
- Obaby Foam Mattress - 85 x 43cm
- Tutti Bambini CoZee Polyester Fibre Mattress
- Ickle Bubba Bubba&Me Mattress Complete
- Ickle Bubba Mini Rocker Crib Mattress Complete
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.