Moses basket

/ ˈməʊzɪz /

noun

1. a portable cradle for a baby, often made of straw or wicker

Word History and Origins

Origin of Moses basket¹

C20: from Moses being left in a cradle of bulrushes (Exodus 2:3)

Example Sentences

Baby Basics has already helped 1500 families in Sheffield so far this year and one in every ten babies born in the city receives a Moses basket from the charity.

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"And that can be a pram, a Moses basket with a brand new mattress, all their toiletries, a bag of baby clothes - basically everything you would go and buy for your newborn baby, we provide as a bundle."

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They bought a Moses basket, decorated his room and thought they would be in hospital for just five days.

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He shows some illustrations from his edition of the good book, which include a baby Trump in the Moses basket and Trump as Adam, naked except for a fig leaf.

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They are not currently required to provide a cot or Moses basket for children under two, though some do choose to do so.

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Related Words

• bunk 
• cot 
• rack