What safety standard should a Moses basket meet?
Short answer: Look for BS EN 1466:2014 or BS EN 1466:2023, as listed by the Lullaby Trust.
Here is the detail behind that answer, taken from current UK guidance from the NHS and the Lullaby Trust.
Things to check
- Use the mattress made for that basket, so it fits with no gaps.
- Use the basket on the floor or on its own stand, never on a raised surface like a sofa or table.
- Check the weight limit in the instructions.
What the guidance says
- Moses baskets and carrycots: look for BS EN 1466:2014 or BS EN 1466:2023.
- Mattresses: look for BS 7177:2008+A1:2011, and BS EN 16890:2017+A1:2021 for cot, travel cot and crib mattresses.
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What is a Moses basket?
A small, light, portable basket bed for newborns, often used on a stand.
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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.