Learn how to repurpose a moses basket bassinet into multiple other uses. Some of these are more useful than you’d think!
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Sleep is extremely important for infants, so it’s no wonder parents shell out big bucks for the perfect bassinet during the sweet newborn days. Some people may go straight to using a big crib or a mini crib, but for many of us a bassinet just makes sense.
It keeps baby feeling a little more snug and cozy. Bassinets are more compact and can easily be placed right near mom or dad in bed at night. We have a mini crib in our bedroom, but we used a bassinet in our living room for our boy’s naps or shifts during the night when he was struggling to stay asleep.
That meant I wanted a bassinet that complimented our furniture in our living room so it wouldn’t be such an eyesore. My motto is that if something is big and always going to be out in plain sight, then it should look beautiful.
Some people might cancel me for saying I care about what the inside of my house looks like, but if I have chaos and mess it just stresses me out.
That’s exactly why I purchased a beautiful moses basket bassinet.
It looks old-fashioned, complements any room nicely, and is the perfect size for a newborn. This one HERE from Design Dua is the Ark Bassinet. It’s also great to use without a stand for photoshoots or as a bassinet on the ground even when baby begins to roll or outgrows the weight limit. Keeping it on the ground can be safer in some situations and it really helps extend the use of it.
That being said, our boy did eventually outgrow this for sleep completely around four months. What is a mom to do with such a big ticket baby item that she doesn’t want to give up just yet?
I have all the details on how to repurpose a moses basket once baby outgrows it… stick around for some fun ideas you’ll love!
How to Repurpose a Moses Basket | 8 Ways
1. Use it as a ball pit
This is by far my favorite repurposing hack! For Easter, my son received some balls for a ball pit. We dumped them into the moses basket and now he gets to continue using it for play. It contains all the balls (plus some toys) and he’s as happy as a clam for at least 15 minutes of play.
2. Turn it into a laundry basket | how to repurpose a moses basket
As my baby one day ages into school age, I plan on keeping this around for a little laundry basket. It could be placed in a bedroom to fill with clothes before being lugged to the laundry room, or it can be kept near the dryer to throw whatever linens and clothes come out next for an easier haul up and down stairs.
3. Toy storage basket
For the toddler years, I absolutely plan on reusing this basket for toy storage. We have numerous inconspicuous places in the home dedicated to toy storage. Although I’m on top of donating toys that aren’t used anymore, while we have them I like to rotate them out to reduce clutter and store the rest away. Then, when a new week comes I change a few toys out and it feels new to our son since they haven’t played with them for a while.
4. Turn it into a toddler lounger | how to repurpose a moses basket
Another wonderful idea is to place a small pillow or two inside it with a blanket and maybe a couple of books for a tiny reading nook. Toddlers can lounge and cozy up inside for some snoozing or story time.
5. Make it a pet bed
If I had cats or dogs I’d love to use this for them! What a wonderful and sustainable idea to use this for years to come for a small pet that can nestle inside for naps. So adorable! Plus, the deep sides help them hide away a bit more for some extra privacy and security.
6. Add a blanket and use it for practicing sitting up
The very first way I repurposed our moses basket was by adding his cozy muslin national parks quilt to it and then letting my baby practice sitting up in it. I placed his back against the side of the moses basket and helped him steady himself by holding his waist. This was such a fun, safe way to practice sitting up in the beginning.
7. Use it as a towel or blanket holder | how to repurpose a moses basket
I would not be opposed to reusing this moses basket one day in a large bathroom or bathroom closet for blanket or towel storage. Roll them up into thick blanket rolls and place them sitting up so you can always find your favorite one.
8. Make a baby changing station
Even if baby has outgrown sleeping in the moses basket, that doesn’t mean it can’t be used for a few more months for changing diapers. We have changed diapers on a wipeable play mat from the get-go, but I would absolutely have used the moses basket for this if not. Alternatively, use it to stock diapers and wipes in. You’ll have a discreet way to store all those extras from your baby shower.
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