We are currently 5 and a half months pregnant with our third baby, having left it nearly seven years since we had our last. This time round has been different in many ways and I am amazed just how much has changed in what I consider a relatively short period of time. For example when we were having both our boys our go to shop for everything baby related was Babys’R’Us which of course no longer exists and the world of online shopping has grown and grown, meaning so to, has the choice available. Despite feeling a little over whelmed by the lack of a one shop fits all I am loving the all the new companies and products that I am discovering, usually in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep and find my self perusing the likes of google and Pintrest looking for inspiration and then spending hours reading reviews. One such company that I have discovered this time round is Mokee who have very kindly sent me a Mokee Wool Nest and a Mokee Mini Pod to review.

So if like me you’re trying to work out which products are best for you and your new arrival here is my honest review of both the Mokee Woolnest and Mokee Mini Pod.

The Mokee Wool Nest Review

Is the Mokee Wool Nest Easy to build?

Building the wool nest itself was easy and straight forward, it just zips together.

The stand however was a bit trickier. The instructions are pictures only and to be honest I found these a bit confusing so instead I went to the Mokee website and looked at a picture of an assembled wool nest and stand and then it became quite clear what went where. I would, however, advise that you have two people building this so one of you can hold things in place whilst the other person tightens the screws. All together I would say it took less than 30 minutes to build and was easier once we stopped using the instructions and just used common sense!

How the Wool Nest looks

The Mokee Wool nest is very stylish and looks comfy and cosy, unlike the wooden cribs and traditional moses basket I have used in the past. It is a dark grey colour as standard but you can customise it by choosing from 4 chic colored cotton handles, Neon pumpkin, Azure Drop, Pink Mallow or Summer Dash.

We chose the Azure Drop as we do not know if we are having a boy or a girl and felt this was a nice unisex colour, it also matches my kitchen and dinning room in case we want to use it down stairs. The wool nest itself looks soft to the touch, which it is, and I can’t wait to put our baby in it in November.

What material is the Mokee Wool Nest made of?

The beautiful wool nest is made from 90% Natural Wool & 10% Polyester, the softest yet robust wool, has a wooden base that helps it maintain its shape and supports the babies weight. This is concealed under the mattress which is a standard antibacterial foam mattress which feels really firm, thick, and luxurious and also looks comfy. The sturdy wooden stand is teal, regardless of the colour you choose for your straps and is made from wood and feels very sturdy once built. It also includes a Grey Chevron liner & matching fitted sheet however you can purchase a grey fitted sheet if you want it to match the nest or even patterned ones if you want some more colour, or of course a spare white fitted sheet if that’s how you like it, there’s lots of choice.

Our first impressions

Our first impressions of the Mokee Wool Nest are extremely good. It looks gorgeous, feels luxurious and appears to be very well made. We love the fact that the Mokee wool nests are handcrafted and we can not wait to be able to give it a proper test drive once our baby arrives. In fact I love it so much that chances are I will be using this down stairs in the day and in our bedroom at night as I will want everyone too see it when they visit, so the fact it is light weight and has easy to use handles making it so portable is perfect for us.

An updated review

We absolutely love the Mokee Wool Nest. We have had so many compliments on it as we did indeed decide to use it downstairs too. It’s also really easy to move as it’s lights weight and the stand folds flat so not only have we moved it from room to room bet we have also travelled with it when we went on a UK staycation too. Our little girl settles so well in it and is happy to sleep in here, so it must be the comfiest nest. We highly recommend this product as one of the best baby products we’ve tried and would definitely use it again if we ever had another baby as it’s a beautiful groovy basket and a great alternative to the traditional moses basket.

The Mokee Mini Pod

What material is the Mini mod made of?

The Mokee Mini Pod is made from 92% cotton, 8% elastane with a silicon fibres, foam CMHR30 filling and is only available in the colour grey, nice and stylish and also unisex so great if, like us, you haven’t found out the gender of your baby.

Our first impressions of the Mokee Mini Pod

The Mokee Mini Pod is one of those products that seems to have appeared in the last 7 years as I certainly didn’t have anything like this when the boys were babies, they either went in a Moses basket, on a changing mat, play mat or blanket and I can see why these mini pods are proving so popular. The mini pod is designed to be used from birth till 6 months and can be used as a cot reducer when helping the baby make the transition from your room to their own which I think is a brilliant idea as it gives them a snug haven that they are used to inside their larger cot. It can also be used if you want to co sleep with the baby in your bed as the enlarged sides keeps it safe.

One of the first things I noticed when we unpacked our Mokee Mini Pod was just how soft it is and how big the sides are. You will definitely be happy placing your baby in this as it is looks just as comfy as the mattress in the Wool Nest and the high sides mean the baby can’t roll out of it at all. Once again I can not wait to use it.

Overall we are extremely impressed with the style and quality of both of these Mokee products and they are certainly helping us to feel a bit more prepared for babies arrival this November.

Updated review

Just like with the wool nest we have loved using the Mokee Mini Pod. It has been a great place for baby sleep when we have needed to get things done as we can just pop her in this on the floor and know she is safe, it was a life saver when I needed a shower but didn’t want her in a different room in the early days. It is great for travelling and so soft and comfy too.

Once baby is big enough to go in the nursery we will be using the Mokee cot bed too. If you are currently shopping for your baby furniture then check out my 5 reasons why you should consider buying a Mokee cot too.

(We were gifted the Mokee wool nest and the mini pod in exchange for a review, all opinions are my own).