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Reviewing the Snoo
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Reviewing Harvey Karp’s Snoo for Baby Sleeping
What is the Snoo?
The Snoo is a smart sleeper bassinet designed by Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby company. It combines three of the 5 S’s — safe swaddling, gentle swinging, and a white noise shushing sound — to replicate the calming sensations of the womb. It guarantees a good night’s sleep for you and your baby.
I first read about the Snoo in Harvey Karp’s book, “ Happiest Baby on the Block,” and instantly was intrigued and in awe of such a product.
However, to shop and buy a Snoo it will run you $1, 395. To rent it costs $129 a month. Is there a price on sleep?
Should I Get One?
I hemmed and hawed over whether I should get one, but I decided to wait to see how my son slept with the 5 S’s on their own. The Snoo was too costly for me to justify splurging on a sleeping device if my son already slept well.
My son ended up sleeping well with the 5 S’s and advice from sleep expert Cara Dumaplin of TakingCaraBabies. Although in a moment of…
