Sometimes, she will quietly moan / coo (not a loud cry). Hi Jasmine! Do you have a video/ breathing monitor you’d recommend to use with the Snoo? But with Ava (who used the Snoo), we only used Merlin for a very short period of time as she was more of a roller and I wanted her in a sleep sack because she’d often flip to her tummy and just stay that way. We also took Ava on a camping trip where she slept solely in the bassinet and then came back to the Snoo. I was under the impression that an actually hungry baby wouldn’t be soothed back to sleep by just rocking and white noise. Desperate times call for desperate measures, so without hesitation, [cue dramatic music…dun dun DUN….] I hope you mamas found this helpful! We also had a temperature / humidity sensor (just a cheap, generic one and then also a SensorPush model) for the kids’ rooms as well. If you wish to know more about our Privacy Policy, click here. He ends up rolling around a lot on there (has only turned over twice). One of the best ways to swaddle your baby is to use a sleep sack. She’s been sleeping through the night now usually ~7:30 / 8 PM to 7 / 7:30 AM. I was concerned about creating a sleep dependency, thus I’ve waited to share this review until we went through its full lifecycle. Good luck with the transition! Katie, This is so helpful (and I’ve read a lot of reviews!). The blue gauge in the photo is actual a decibel meter that measures sound (not temperature). Curious to hear more about this. After a few nights of good sleep with one arm out, you can free the other arm. I mean after a few nights in a row of not sleeping that price tag doesn’t seem so high anymore. For example, at a certain age, babies typically have sleep cycles of 40-45 minutes, but should be linking them together to accumulate 4 hour stretches. Yes I do. Sleep sacks do you recommend buying in each size? I bought the leg raisers as a precaution and I’m glad I did. I have the crib ordered, a Merlin sleep sack, and everything, but I have not bought a sound machine yet. Step 2: Turn on the Weaning Feature 9. If she is startling herself awake, go back to both arms swaddled and try again in a week. I also started pumping late in the evening to keep my supply up when Greyson started sleeping through the night. Your email address will not be published. We really liked the Magic Merlin as a transition from swaddles. But we’ve never had it in bed. I continued to use white noise and still use a white noise machine in her room today. Best wishes to you and your family! Sleep sacks can take the place of blankets without posing the same SIDS risk. There are three distinct white noise options to help calm your baby, and it uses built-in microphones to detect noise, and then caters the sounds and motions to properly soothe your child. Required fields are marked *. Yup, I just clipped it over the top of the Merlin so she was nice and snug. I’m not 100% sure, but I feel like you could! But going on day 5 with increments of 2 – 3 hour sleep sessions, I became a desperate zombie. Family thought I was nuts I think with my routine. Hope this helps! I couldn’t agree more! Or is it safe to put baby to sleep in their room in it? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. As I mentioned in our first sleep journey post, the plan was always to wait until 5.5 - 6 months per Happiest Baby recommendation. I used our old Nest camera (https://amzn.to/3hlkQFG) for both Bash and Ava and found it worked well as a baby monitor. I found that it was able to help soothe Greyson back to bed and slightly increase time in between full-on wake-ups! Your baby will cry and if you let RoboMom work, you still have to listen to the crying, which can be excruciating at times. Conclusion: The SNOO changed the game for us. Did you experience this confusion? I used the Halo Bassinest with my now 2.5 yr old little man from 0-4 months when he easily moved to his crib. It’s really small (so not yet another baby gadget to cramp the decor), senses temperature and humidity, and has an app so you can check temperature in baby’s room remotely (without waking baby). Ava didn’t need it as long as Bash did. I thought perhaps for nap times outside of Snoo, the sleepea sacks might be a good idea (ie napping in Dockatot) but I may not need them after all. Naturally sleep trains babies; SNOO’s rhythms help infants learn to self-soothe and sleep through the night SNOO Sack secures to safety clips on bassinet to prevent risky rolling Only bed that keeps babies safely on the back—all night long—as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics Was the crib in another room? If your baby’s arms wiggle free, make sure the bands are very snug and cover most of your baby’s hand. Please feel free to leave any more questions below and I will be happy to answer! Learn how your comment data is processed. And finally, it … Wouldn’t this do the opposite since the baby is forced on his back ? We did one session in his crib (which he should move into soon anyway). Great article, thank you for sharing! What to Wear Under a SNOO Sack? Hope that helps – definitely try playing around with it a bit…boy can babies be tricky! I still bring the LectroFan with us as the kids have gotten older as, while they don’t need it at home, they still have white noise in their rooms as they both have air purifiers running. His looks inescapable… Just what I need for the little arms that manage to sneak out! I find myself confused, though, about when to respond to the moans and groans you mentioned. I swore by it and still recommend it to all my friends. You could put baby on top of the sack if you really wanted but I wouldn’t recommend and honestly, not sure why you’d need to ever do this. It is only safe to use the SNOO Sack with the zipper fully closed at the top and bottom. Can you leave your baby’s hands outside of the snoo swaddle? Note: these are not high decibel cries. When did your babies start rolling? In all honesty, the Snoo was an emergency panic buy. Hi Sabrina, I used the Merlin-Snoo combo for a little while until she calmed down with the crazy hands. It definitely depended on the age / baby stage and baby’s schedule though. It was a no brainer for us bc Dr.Karps book saved us with our first. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Snoo, baby sleep advice, and / or questions about our Snoo experience in the comments. These wearable blankets are intended to keep little ones warm while lowering the risk of SIDS.This risk is highest during the first year of life, but especially in the first few months before babies start rolling over. I can’t believe there aren’t more unpaid or Not-gifted reviews. If you travel without your SNOO, use our Soothing White noise and SNOO sack for all sleep. Good luck! Hope this helps, Katie. I first weaned Ava off the motion and let her sleep in the Snoo for a few weeks without ever turning on the rocking. Benefits of Using Newborn Sleep Sacks for Swaddling. Can you share how you rigged up your monitor to the Snoo? If you don’t have the Snoo but want to use their brand of sleep sacks, then that’s when you’d get the Sleepea sacks. Swaddling gives babies the snug embrace they love in the womb. For her morning nap (about 1.5 hours after waking up for the day), RoboMom works her magic on the Intro Level when Ava’s still awake after nursing. It does what you would do if your baby was upset: rock her, soothe her with shh’ing sounds and keep her cozy. In the past week, we’ve been back to either weaning mode or I just don’t turn it on. Even if she’s fussy getting her ready, once she’s wrapped blanket and swaddle and can’t move, and laid down in the SNOO, she knows a good sleep is coming and she’ll actually squeal. Do they get dependent on the noise and rocking when the whole point is to get them accustomed to a more quiet and still sleeping environment (eventually)? A baby giggling when she gets out down is such a foreign concept . We currently have a snoo, and my son has slept so GREAT for the last 5 months. I leveled up Snoo quite a bit and would let it stay red for awhile (10-25 minutes can seem like an eternity when baby’s crying) when I knew she should be linking sleep cycles. Ava was a spring newborn and our room temperature was pretty moderate. We’ve been using the Snoo for the past 6 months with our second child, Baby Ava, which has fostered tons of questions from friends and family, curious to know if it really guarantees blissful sleep. Press that covers Apple love to ask hypothetical questions like, “What if Apple designed a refrigerator?” If you’ve wondered something similar about bassinettes or cribs, the answer is, “Probably something similar to the Snoo bassinet”.The The Snoo sale is so good right now! That might be another cost-effective option to consider as well. Good luck with the transition!! The SNOO has a wean option, where the crib will help to soothe baby back to sleep, but once asleep the motion and sounds stop. This gentle motion and white noise continue all night unless your baby gets upset. Is it worth the money? It’s is based on the idea that we need to let babies practice falling asleep on their own. We did start Greyson in the SNOO right when we got home from the hospital. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Hi Alison, Thanks so much for the comment and so glad your daughter has been a great Snoo sleeper! However, I do know of some parents who opted to go without, citing the price as the reason, only to then to scramble and buy one after their first sleepless week. She’s happy to know her good sleep is coming. How much “red” did your sleep log show? The bassinet comes with three sleepsacks, sized small, medium, and large, which go up to about 25 lbs. I attribute it all to an established and early routine since birth. We recommend machine washing in warm water prior to use. we immediately purchased a Snoo. I know many of you asked are you worried that your baby will become reliant on the SNOO, but I whole heartedly don’t believe that will be the case. The waistband if the diaper goes higher than the band. Does it have audio options? So, if you have the Snoo, use the Snoo Sleep Sacks (which can also be used in other bassinets, you’ll just have extra wings). It’s quite expensive if I recall. What People are Saying About the Sleepea Baby Swaddle Your review definitely helped convince me it was worth it. Is it true that your little one was awake for 3-4 hours in between her morning and afternoon nap? Due in 5 weeks and super interested. Now onto all the questions you mamas had…. Best part is you have to use this swaddle with the Snoo. I got the Snoo when my daughter was a month old and, at the time, the Snoo did not improve her night time sleep (she was technically “sleeping through the night” with a 5 hour stretch) and I didn’t love that the sides didn’t collapse down for those late night nursing sessions. The privacy of those who visit this web site is of primary concern to Cella Jane. I’m sure you mentioned this somewhere, but I can’t find it. Hope this helps and have a wonderful trip! I will say that having the Snoo at this stage made me feel more comfortable putting her down drowsy but awake. I’m currently ordering two SNOO’s, thank you for your in depth review. Your image selection is great. Thank you! Where did you purchase the the navy blue temp. While this time around, it was a luxury having RoboMom, the Snoo wasn’t invented when I had Bash and we all survived (though I did go to a parental support group when Bash was 4 months) when the light at the end of the tunnel was looking pretty dim). AAP recommendations on creating a safe sleep environment include: I do want to note. This has been by far one of the most asked about baby items I use and today I am sharing my experience with the SNOO, along with a bunch of questions all you mamas and mamas to be have asked me! I find myself never knowing how long to let the Snoo soothe my baby before picking him up. Does the Snoo prevent them from honoring their natural hunger signals? When we switched over to a crib, I did keep her in the Merlin sleep suit, but only for a very short time as she started rolling over a lot with all that extra space. Thank you. There is nothing more frustrating than rocking a baby for 20 minutes only to have baby wake up immediately upon setting her down in her crib! 10. Like I said Greyson has been sleeping through the night and I truly think it’s because of SNOO. 2. I never noticed any rubbing – you could use the larger snoo sack to compensate for the bulk of the merlin suit. The camera is a Fujifilm Instax and it’s from Urban Outfitters! Hi Mitra, My daughter is now 4 months and in her crib exclusively. e There will be a lot of initial treading water, but you’ll start swimming in no time (and then a regression comes crashing in like a rogue wave, hahah! With a 2 year old at home, I really couldn’t afford to spend all the time I did with him rocking and holding. Does the Merlin suit help for things like this? Ethereal Jisun. The goal is for your baby to be calmed and go back to sleep without you having to get out of bed – you simply can relax and let The Snoo do all the work to make sure your baby is having a restful sleep… and if your baby isn’t sleeping well, The Snoo will recognize that your baby is awake and will adjust its settings until your baby is relaxed and sleeping once again. As soon as she’s in a situation where she can wiggle, she doesn’t sleep as well. I recommend at least one extra sheet and one extra swaddle, so you have back up when washing. . Weaning at 6 months: So, the Snoo promises that babies don’t become addicted to it, but there’s no mention of parental dependency, hahah! It can make them clear to what should do. Oh gotcha!! The Snoo-use version with the wings is called the Snoo Sleep Sack, which you can also buy extras. Do you recommend purchasing extra sleep sacks? Keep in mind, however, the SNOO may operate more frequently at night after 3 months old. Thank you for mentioning using the Merlin Magic Suit with the Snoo! This nap usually lasts about 1.5 – 2.5 hours. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms, I have the potential to make a commission from that click and/or purchase. Just keep it up. Did you keep using the Merlin sleep suit for the crib transition? Thanks for the comment! Dr. Karp is the doctor whose 5 S’s started the Swaddle Revolution and he designed every detail of SNOO Sleep Sack … Thanks! My swaddling and shhhhing and blackout curtains but my kids have always been great sleepers and that is worth it all right there!! You can also boost the level of your SNOO with the SNOO Mobile App. I haven’t seen any signs of rolling except he kicks his legs up pretty high when he’s in the Snoo ☺️. The transition to a crib went really well – much better than expected, but I also did it very gradually. I know you said you didn’t have them but snoo is having such a good sale on them right now. I believe it’s best to keep the child clipped in because at the higher motion settings it helps keep the baby stabilized. He did great, nothing happened. Love your blog. The SNOO teaches your baby to learn to self sooth without mom or dad having to hold him. I thought it would pass, but a couple weeks running on sporadic sleep and I did some cry-it-out sleep training which has seemed to do the trick. As it started to warm up, I’d keep her in a lightweight onesie (usually no socks). Both of my kids started rolling when they were around 3 months. A quick & easy SNOO tutorial. So, if you have the Snoo, use the Snoo Sleep Sacks (which can also be used in other bassinets, you’ll just have extra wings). Once your baby starts his 4 month sleep regression (which can start anytime between 12 weeks old and 5 months old), your baby will cycle through more sleep cycles. The Nanit (https://amzn.to/2FsCABX) comes highly recommended as a wall-mounted baby-specific camera with all the bells and whistles. The SNOO will stop after 3 minutes of crying and I’m worried about the LO squirming in the tight swaddle. Thank ou, Hi Mia, Congrats and I hope you are feeling great and keeping cool! The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recommends that all babies sleep on their back. She still remains in the high 90th percentile for weight so our doctor is ok with it not waking her up to feed. I’m so glad you found this to be helpful. You can use the SNOO from the day you come home from the hospital until about six months, or until your baby can push up on their hands and knees. If they are on sale, I’d say, go for it as it can’t hurt to have an extra (though I feel like they grow out of the small size ridiculously quickly so may extras of the larger size might be more cost effective). The rumbly white noise even put ME to sleep. The crib should be bare. Hi Maureen! The 5-Second Swaddle! We are planning on transitioning out of the Snoo when our guy is 5mo. About SNOO Sleep Sack. Happiest Baby has also started its own Snoo rental program (https://fave.co/2ZxOPCr). We automatically collect some data from everyone who visits our site. ***UPDATE –read how it went when we weaned Greyson from the Snoo and transitioned to the crib. Your baby will likely go through sleep regressions, where you’ll have to readjust. p If you’re not using SNOO, the best way to sleep train your baby is a technique called wake and sleep. The recommended age is from birth to about 6 months (or until your baby can get up on hands and knees.) I actually didn’t use the Snoo app (I used Sprout to track feedings, diapers, sleep, etc.) Before Ava was born, I researched all the latest baby gadgets to see what (if anything) we might need to upgrade since pulling Bash’s old gear out of storage. We run you through how to place and secure your baby in SNOO. Anyway, our daughter was 10lbs at birth, which I’m sure helped, but she’s been sleeping though the night, 9-13 hours since 7 weeks! The SNOO is an aesthetically pleasing, well-designed bassinet of sorts. Basically, it promises “Safer.Better.Sleep. He can use this bed until 6 months and at that point he will likely transition to his crib in his nursery! For context, Ava was pretty consistently sleeping 3 – 4 hour stretches as a newborn and 5 hour stretches at night after Month 1. We used this LectroFan white noise machine: https://amzn.to/35oJGCp. Are the clips for the swaddle that you attach to the actual bassinet simple to get him out of for diaper changes in the middle of the night? Did you need additional sheets? Note: Sleepea is not for use in SNOO. Would you recommend this over the halo bassinet? or do you change it up all the time? The swaddle is called the SNOO sack and can be found here. Any tips for me ? Thanks so much and glad you found the review helpful! Thanks! Once your baby is strapped in, The SNOO gently rocks your baby and plays white noise through its integrated speakers. Nothing hangs out of the sleep sack at all. Be patient with “older babies.” If your little guy is over 6-8 weeks, he may need 4-5 days to get used … That is such a great idea about the PJs from the blanket material! We passed on our Snoo to another family and it was super easy to clear out Ava’s data and transition the “ownership” via the app seamlessly. The SNOO Sack has “wings” – clips that attach your baby to the sides of the SNOO so he can’t roll over (nearly all experts believe healthy babies should sleep on their back to reduce the risk of SIDS and SUID. Fortunately, sleep sacks do comply with their guidelines and they can eliminate the need for soft bedding inside the crib when you use them the right way. Cella Jane  is a part of affiliate advertising programs. It’s not a cheap piece of baby equipment and I can see it not being an option for many parents. This machine is not a cure-all, nor is it designed to be one. However, once babies are a bit older, it is okay to let their arms out. Hope that helps clarify. So definitely can be done! The clamp used was a camera c-clamp. Our soon-to-be 2 year old would love this. And, did you just use the bands of one of the sacks to secure the baby? Could you explain more about nursing with the Snoo? Place the baby on his or her back on a firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet with a tight-fitting sheet. I so wished this was around then!!!! I was initially worried we were just creating a sleep dependency, but in reality, I was the one forming a major attachment to RoboMom! gauge that is shown in one of your photos? The SNOO can be used until 6 months or 38 LBS. I’d look at the typical sleep cycle times for the baby’s age and use that as a good approximation. Having the Snoo at this stage was nice, but I didn’t feel that it extended her sleep anymore than usual as newborns sleep pretty well. Looking back, I realize I didn’t need to use the UPPAbaby at all, as I could’ve just put her down in the Snoo and left it off (yes, I just now realized this…thanks, mom-brain!). Note: the new Snoo Sleepsacks were redesigned so that the Medium and Large sizes have arm holes that allow the baby to sleep with his / her arms outside the sack. It’s not the prettiest setup, but it got the job done. We started weaning a few weeks ago and it was going well with no major issues; Ava slept just the same with the Snoo on “weaning mode” (where there’s no initial motion, just white noise and responsive rocking tailored to any cries). If you don’t have the Snoo but want to use their brand of sleep sacks, then that’s when you’d get the Sleepea sacks. The Snoo had initially caught my eye, especially considering I was already a Happiest Baby on the Block (book and DVD) devotee. It isn’t designed to work, nor will it, if the baby is not ready to be soothed. Or, simply wait and SNOO will reduce its level—step by step —over the next 5-10 minutes. He had been on weaning mode for about a month. I think around the 6 month mark, she was on a 3 nap schedule with about 3 hour waking periods. I think you were asking for a thermometer, in which case, we actually have a great one that we love. When your baby’s crying, every second feels like an eternity. We kept the SNOO right at our bedside for the first two … Once your baby is strapped in, The SNOO gently rocks your baby and plays white noise through its integrated speakers. How did all mamas with SNOO do sleep train? We attached the clamp to the side of the Snoo and mounted the Nest cam on top of the clamp, with some zip ties. If SNOO would have been on that night Greyson woke TWICE, it would have be able to calm him back to sleep, just like I would had to to do. I figure we will continue like this until I stop procrastinating my crib-buying trip. We had averaged 11 or 12 hours without waking since he was about 13 or 14 weeks. But once baby starts rolling, they caution against using the suit for sleeping safety. My baby is a bit of a puker when she’s totally flat. Thanks so much for your comment and hope you are getting some rest! 3 – 6 months: This is when I began to use the Snoo exclusively and really started to reap the benefits, so much that I started lovingly referring to her as “RoboMom” and we even took her on vacation with us this summer! Thanks for this great post!! 100% Organic Cotton: Made from luxuriously soft organic cotton with special wings that attach to our SNOO Sleeper Bassinet. Better newborn (and parent) sleep with the push of a button! I keep him by my bedside right now! It was all the rage! The legs can easily be removed and SNOO weighs about 38 lb. A few of my favorite sleep resources (with or without the Snoo) include: Have you used the Snoo? I think there are really 2 separate questions to be answered: If you want to give it a go first without the Snoo, I hear you. My baby has been breaking out do the Snoo swaddle and waking herself up. Hi Jill! I’m trying to decide whether to get a Sleepea swaddle for the trip but I’m afraid of him rolling over. Love and Regards Room-sharing decreases the risk of SIDS by as much as 50 percent. t Dr. Karp, the creator of the SNOO, really recommends snug swaddling for the first few months—it is the first of his 5 S’s for soothing babies and essential part of the calming process. It has several different sounds you can choose from so there’s a good variety. However, if the baby just needs a little extra cuddle time, it can carve out a few extra minutes for you! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Let one of your child’s arms out of the SNOO Sack (there are snap openings at the shoulders). Does it make noise when it’s operating? Hi Genna, Hi! 8. How many SNOO Wee Bee Dreaming has a great set of sleep schedules: https://www.weebeedreaming.com/my-blog/sample-schedule-4-months-up. Also, with sleepea swaddles, did you have her nap in them in the bassinett? I have no choice but to keep using a sub par product. Can you tell me where you got Sutton’s camera? Xx. Maybe they’ll contact me later? Upon laying your baby down—whether SNOO is on or off—always ensure your child’s safety by securing the swaddle’s wings to the safety clips. Usually babies are fine sleeping without SNOO for short trips, but there may be a small readjustment period when you get back home for longer trips. Thank you for reading and sharing your comment. The SNOO Sack has “wings” – clips that attach your baby to the sides of the SNOO so he can’t roll over (nearly all experts believe healthy babies should sleep on their back to reduce the risk of SIDS and SUID. Hi Beth, What is the SNOO? Life with a newborn is definitely like being thrown in the deep end with no floaties! Using a newborn sleep sack makes it way easier to swaddle your baby. Avoid use of soft bedding, including crib bumpers, blankets, pillows and soft toys. I’m excited to finally share my full opinion of the Snoo as it’s been my pet peeve that all of Google’s top “honest” reviews are from those “gifted” with the Snoo. I also can’t figure out how to review on the site. We are preparing for the transition with the snoo in weaning mode, and he’s doing great. Avoid baby’s exposure to smoke, alcohol and illicit drugs. Mason went right back to sleep after feedings and diaper changes without any fussing. TBH, I was DREADING it. I wouldn’t have waited 9 years between children if I knew about this! Cella Jane  is a part of affiliate advertising programs. Our baby started sleeping through the night at 6 weeks and we haven’t looked back! Right now, Greyson (3 months) rarely wakes in the middle of the night for feedings, but if he does, I just nurse and put him right back down to sleep. The SNOO was the safest sleep space I could find. It is difficult to get the diaper on without getting the sleep sack stuck in the waitband. It’s actually ranked the safest sleeping device on the market right now, and that’s because the zip-up swaddle (called a SNOO sack – you can see them here) hooks into the sides of the bassinet, preventing your baby from rolling over onto his side or stomach. The maximum baby weight for SNOO use is 25 lb. This usually happens in clusters of 2-3 nights in a row, leading me to believe it’s a growth spurt as she returns to her regular full night of sleep. There was one night (actually last week) when I decided to leave SNOO off completely and lo and behold Greyson woke up twice, he normally doesn’t wake at all! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. However, we decided to first try having Ava sleep in her UPPABaby bassinet for the first few months just like we did with Bash. We are expecting our first baby and I think I am more worried about functioning on poor and reduced sleep than anything else. Luna loved the SNOO and I couldn’t fathom her being able to sleep without it, but she was honestly so ready to move to the crib. The Merlin suit is great for stifling busy hands and reflexes that can jolt baby awake, so it’s great for transitioning baby from the swaddle and into a crib. By preventing startles and wild-hand nose-whacks, it will keep your baby happier and aid sleep. It’s also great for travel – super lightweight and much smaller than other brands (we originally had the Dohm brand, which was great, but a little on the bulky side). How did the transition to the crib go after a few weeks of weaning? Thank you for stopping by and reading, dear! The output is only as useful as the data inputted and there’s no way to manually override the inputs, so I continued using my. How has this been with breastfeeding? Now, our daughter is all smiles and laughs when she’s tired and we put her in bed. If you wish to know more about our Privacy Policy. I have never had bed time struggles and most often then not if they are up a tad later than normal they are asking me to take them to bed because they are ready. Thanks again! Xo. So, for sleep safety, she transitioned to a sleep sack pretty quickly. Ideally, your baby is calmed and goes back to sleep without you having to lift a finger – or get out of bed and it’s nothing short of AMAZING!

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