Interior Awards 2023 / Junior Design Awards 2023 / 19 September 2023

Best Crib / Pod / Moses Design | Junior Designs Awards 2023

These classic cribs, pods and Moses baskets have scooped a Junior Design Award for 2023. Want to take a look?

Who:DockATot

What:Dream Weaver Moses Basket

Why:

This Moses basket made from sustainably sourced and natural materials drew gasps of excitement from our judges and everyone seemed to be drawn to this stylish, cocooning first sleeping space for a baby.

From its natural coconut fibre mattress with its non-toxic, eco-friendly, moisture resistant and breathable properties, to the beautiful decoupage style woven basket in a range of stunning prints including the classic Morris & Co designs, our panel was completely smitten.

Just beautiful!

Emma Tunbridge, Children’s fashion photographer, @emmatunbridge

For Interior lovers - this Moses basket is the dream addition to your family home. A stylish, chic, beautiful and practical design. When your baby has outgrown it, you can bet you won't want to get rid of it! I'd personally fill it with rolled towels, or soft toys, and use it as a chic addition to the guest bedroom!

Jakki Jones, Artist and talent relations, @jakkidoodles

This is beautifully designed... I like the iconic William Morris print and the pretty detail on the woven handles and even the stand looks pretty. I also like the large size as it means that the baby can stay in the basket for longer. The option to have a rocking or static stand is great.

Laura Normanton, Interiors Editor, @lauramnormanton

A stunning example of design meeting form. William Morris would be proud.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

The Moses basket that all interiors addicts desire and babies love to sleep in.

Eleonore Crompton, Deputy Editor, Junior

Who:Shnuggle

What:Shnuggle Dreami Moses Basket and Stand

Why:

This sleek, modern interpretation of the traditional moses basket was a big hit with our judges. The lightweight yet sturdy design, the 45% extra in length making it suitable for up to six months and the overall design scored highly, as did the special attention to baby’s needs including a ventilated, hypo-allergenic base, breathable liner, luxury quilted mattress and the two-position curve stand to enable gentle rocking or a fixed position.

The fact that this Moses basket is so easy to clean and even sterilise was also applauded.

This is the perfect Moses basket for parents with a clean, minimalist aesthetic who want a really practical and easy-to-clean Moses basket that lasts and lasts and can be handed down.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

Sturdy, practical design - which has a great stand - but also easy to take the basket out and manoeuvre separately around the house.

Jakki Jones, Artist and talent relations, @jakkidoodles

The contemporary, minimalist design in muted colours will work in most interiors and in most rooms around the house, as you move it from room to room. Excellent design with the stand variation from rocking to static.

Laura Normanton, Interiors Editor, @lauramnormanton

Who:HALO

What:HALO BassiNest Flex

Why:

This flexible, safe sleep solution for babies really impressed our judges, especially the frequent travellers amongst them. Perfect for anyone on the move who needs a lightweight, easy-to-transport sleeping space for their baby, this Moses basket also impressed our judges who know how useful it is to have a cot that can fold down and be neatly stowed away in between uses.

With so many thoughtful details, including HALO’s patented lowering bedside wall and breathable mesh sides this cot was a big success with the JDA panel who felt it was a high-spec option at an affordable price.

This cot offers so many benefits to new parents who are tight on space but want a high quality, high-performance first cot with the added bonus of portability and stow-ability.

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

Great practical design . This cot is great for when you are on your travels - as well as in the house - as it folds down completely and also has a travel bag. So good for families that like adventures and travelling. Adjustable legs so you can fit it to your perfect bed height.

Jakki Jones, Artist and talent relations, @jakkidoodles

The mesh detail at the side is nice so mother can see baby while in bed. Being able to fold so neatly is a great design element - being able to store under a bed or sofa is great and it's nice having the baby so close to you in bed.

Laura Normanton, Interiors Editor, @lauramnormanton