Originally published January 2023
Kids love it or hate it. It’s one of the more attractive bassinet options but also they outgrow it by like six months so it's pricey for such a short period.
I would only buy if you’re sure you’re going to try for more kids soon. If you don’t think you’ll get multiple uses, their lease program makes way more sense. We did their lease program and it was great.
With Cleo, we got it around month two when Evan realized she only slept well when being jiggled. It was a game changer for us for months two to six-ish. Probably did make sleep training and transitioning to crib a little harder, but not impossible.
We got one for Mouse. Jury is still out on if he’s taking to it. He really likes having his arms up by his head. We are still trying their normal swaddle and a hack I did where I cut up a Snoo swaddle to keep just the belly strap and Snoo hooks plus a Swaddle Up swaddle. We also put a heating pad down sometimes and then take it out before putting him down.
The Snoo is sold directly from Happiest Baby. Skip the buy, go straight to the rental.
More sleep thoughts: Sleep Sucks Until It Doesn't.