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Main concerns for new parents

Main concerns for new parents

My baby was born prematurely. Is it safe to use SNOO?

Yes, SNOO is safe to use for premature babies. In fact, SNOO is used in many hospitals with premature babies. One thing to keep in mind, with preemies, is that they rarely need the higher levels of SNOO motion. For that reason, SNOO comes with the Mo

Can I use SNOO with my newborn?

Yes! We recommend using SNOO from birth. The very concept of SNOO is to give babies 6 months of womb-like rhythms to quickly improve their sleep and to help them be calmer…happier!. In fact, SNOO is preset to our special Motion Limiter setting. That

Can I use SNOO if my baby spits up a lot?

Yes, it’s perfectly safe to use SNOO if your baby is prone to spitting. While any baby can spit up when put down on their back, SNOO’s rocking does not increase spitting up. In addition, babies naturally turn their head when they spit up, so choking

Can I use SNOO if my baby has acid reflux?

Yes, you can!. All babies have some reflux. Most just have a little (just some 'spitting up'), but some have a lot. Of course, if a baby is not burped before being put down, a big wet burp with lots of milk can happen after being placed in any bed. I

Is it safe to have my baby in SNOO if she occasionally throws up?

For the past 20 years, doctors have recommended that babies only sleep on their backs. During that period, millions of babies have vomited, but it is almost unheard of for a baby to choke. That is why there is no need to worry about your infant’s saf

Is the sound safe for my baby's hearing?

While white noise has been shown to promote infant sleep, parents may wonder how much sound is too much for babies. To understand safe sound, it helps to think about white noise in the context of the normal noises that newborns encounter. The sound o

On the highest speed, my baby's head jiggles more than I expected. Is this OK? (Video Tutorial)

Many parents find it odd and counter-intuitive to jiggle a baby to calm crying. But, many babies will only calm down when they are bounced, danced with or driven in the car on a bumpy road!. That jiggly motion is exactly what your baby experienced in

Can I place blankets, lovey or toys inside the SNOO with my baby?

No. For your baby’s safety, please keep the inside of your SNOO clear of any objects or extra bedding!. Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If yo

Will SNOO’s motion make my baby dependent on being rocked to sleep?

As babies mature, they naturally outgrow the need for rocking to help them sleep. No wonder babies love to rock in our arms and in swings or go for car trips. Rather than going 'cold turkey' the minute babies are born, SNOO continues the familiar wom

How does the SNOO promote safe sleep?

SNOO aids sleep throughout the night, which may reduce the temptation parents have to fall asleep in bed with their baby. And, the patented SNOO Sack is hip safe, vented to reduce overheating, cannot unravel and keeps sleeping babies on their back al

How has SNOO been tested for safety?

Safety is very important to us! We have done extensive testing, and SNOO meets or exceeds all required EU Safety, CE, and WEEE compliance, including, but not limited to, CE (EMI/EMC), WEEE, ROHS 2011/65/EU, REACH 1907/2006, EN 1130-1-2, and EN 16890.

How is SNOO keeping my baby safe?

SNOO is equipped with safety features to keep baby on the back, prevent falling out of the sleeper, prevent overexposure to loud noise, and hip safe swaddling. The mesh walls of the bassinet and the mesh vents in the SNOO Sack reduce overheating. SNO

Does SNOO keep a hungry baby asleep? Could it interfere with a baby gaining weight?

No, SNOO comforts fussing when a baby is tired but does not settle the cries of real hunger or discomfort. Be sure to wake and feed your infant per your doctor’s recommendations, until she has regained her birth weight. If you're seeking personalized

Will the SNOO be effective if my baby goes to day care?

Usually, the answer to this is 'Yes!'. In general, napping outside of SNOO at day care will not stop it from being effective for night/weekend use. We recommend that – at day care – your infant still sleep swaddled and use Happiest Baby’s white noise