Moses basket essential or nice to have?

[Viletta]

Hi all, just that really. I always though Moses basket for the living room is essential but have lots of friends who never bothered, babies slept on them or in the pram. What do you think and what about sleepyhead? I've got a dog so need something high enough so she can't reach

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I didn't bother. In part because I knew I would travel abroad without it for a month or so and typically babies use it only up to 4 months (or whenever they start turning). Or so am told. Plus baby quickly multiplies and takes over. I got my sister one though and she enjoyed using it.

Mine wouldnt go in it - would just scream so was total waste of money

You ladies are the best, thank you!

Never used one with either of my 2