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Smart Baby Must Haves with Project Nursery

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Are you a gadget geek looking for smart baby must haves for your home? We have always been huge fans of Project Nursery and the nursery inspiration that the site provides on a daily basis.  Over the past couple years, Project Nursery has been rolling out their own line of smart devices for the home from monitors to their awesome Smart Band, these are smart baby must haves that every expectant and new parent should check out – especially techies.

Smart Baby Must Haves: WiFi Monitor

WiFi Monitor
Checking in on Baby is as close as your smartphone or tablet, with the Project Nursery Wi-Fi Baby Monitor. The free Project Nursery password-protected app makes it easy to be there when you can’t. Simple to set up and easy to navigate, the Project Nursery Wi-Fi baby monitor includes a camera with pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, making it the perfect way to keep in touch.

Smart Baby Must Haves: Digital Zoom Monitor

Digital Zoom Monitor
Take advantage of naptime and tackle your to-do list while keeping an eye on Baby. Project Nursery’s newest video monitor system includes all the features you need at an affordable price. Finally, you can do it all without compromising.

Smart Baby Must Haves: SmartBand

SmartBand
The Project Nursery Parent + Baby SmartBand is a first-of-its-kind wearable device created specifically for parents and powered by world-class technology. From scheduling and tracking events for mom and baby to streamlining digital communications, the SmartBand offers thoughtful features and capabilities to simplify daily family life and keep Baby and Mom healthy through infancy and beyond.

Smart Baby Must Haves: Sight and Sound Projector

Sight and Sound Projector
Soothe baby with preloaded lullabies and nature sounds, or stream them from your Bluetooth® device. Stimulate learning with engaging images and shapes projected on the nursery ceiling or wall.

Smart Baby Must Haves: Bear with Nightlight

Bear with Nightlight
Soothe baby to sleep with high-quality sounds from nature or a melodic lullaby. The soft glow of the nightlight creates a tranquil environment so your little one can drift to sleep more easily. Its playful design, combining well-placed controls and offering AC or battery power, makes it fun and easy to use.

Interested in learning more about Project Nursery? Check out these posts:
Project Nursery Baby Monitor

Project Nursery Shop: Jenny Lind Crib

Smart Baby Must Haves Giveaway

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Top 5 Must Have Essentials for a Colicky Baby

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As a prospective or new parent, you are often told about colic – and warned about the days of non-stop crying and fussing – however, we rounded up our top 5 must have essentials for dealing with a colicky baby. It may not be easy, but there are products and tips to help soothe the colicky baby (and yourself) as much as possible!

1. Baby K’tan Carriers: Babies love to be held. All. The. Time. It helps keep their heart rate steady, their new nervous system calm, and keeps them warm, too! Plus, often times new little bellies have a hard time adjusting to eating, so feeling your body pressed up against theirs is super soothing. The Baby K’tan carrier is ideal for holding your newborn all day long [our editor in chief swears by her K’tans for both her boys!] With its patented double-loop design, the Baby K’tan slips on like a t-shirt – no fuss, from the baby or yourself – the K’tan makes babywearing as simple as can be. Baby will be close to you all day, and you get to use your hands! Plus, this cotton carrier is easily washable – win win win! The K’tan carrier is also a travel essential, and a must-have for babywearing.

2. MAM Anti-Colic Bottles: MAM is known for their award-winning, medically sound and innovative baby products. MAM is innovative in that they really respond to parents’ needs, so when they saw that there was a need for a baby bottle to help with colic, they quickly responded! They recently introduced a new double-sided design for their award winning Anti-Colic bottles. Designed to prevent colic, gas and reflux, the bottles’ new double-sided design features adorable themed graphics on one side and a large, graduated scale on the other. The patented Anti-Colic vented base ensures babies can drink calmly and relaxed while ventilation holes regulate the pressure balance. This allows for the milk to flow evenly without bubbles or foaming. The nipple’s SkinSoft textured surface and unique flat shape fits perfectly in the baby’s mouth making the switch between breast and bottle easy. MAM Anti-Colic bottles feature a leak-proof cap, wide openings and removable base for easy cleaning.

3.  Halo SnoozyPod: The newest addition to the HALO line, the HALO SnoozyPod Vibrating Bedtime Soother, makes the transition to bedtime easier for little ones and parents. The SnoozyPod fits snugly under the mattress of a crib, toddler or twin size bed and plugs into the wall to provide a nightlight, soothing white noise and two levels of gentle vibration. Each is timed for 30 minute intervals or can be set to run all night long to meet baby’s sleep preference.. The soft glow nightlight incorporates amber colored LED light that won’t stimulate your baby’s circadian rhythm and cause wakefulness. In addition, SnoozyPod is Bluetooth enabled, so caretakers can activate the functions on their phone from anywhere in the home, without encouraging wakefulness by entering their room. This is ideal for babies with colic, as often the vibrating and soft noise helps them calm down enough to sleep!

4. Mom Life Must Haves’ Surviving Motherhood Tumbler: Colic can be hard – we know. Long days of a fussy baby who never wants to be put down. However, don’t forget to take some time and remember that this too shall pass – and oh, have a tumbler full of your favorite drink – especially when the tumbler reminds you that you are, indeed, surviving motherhood one sip at a time! (It is also okay to need a break and regroup after a long day of colic. Need some options on how to take a much deserved break? We have you covered!)

5. Netflix, Hulu…: If baby is going to be fussing anyway, why not binge watch some TV? Take advantage of this time when little ears can’t pick up on choice words and catch up on some movies you’ve been missing! Also, don’t forget, seriously – nap when the baby naps…housework can, and will, wait!

Lastly, don’t beat yourself up; you’re doing the best that you can. We absolutely love this quote from Stephanie of Olive & Tate:

“To my fellow colic parents: I know this journey and I know that you cannot truly understand it unless you’ve been there, too. I see you, I respect you and I know that you are doing your best.”

Thank you to HALO, Baby K’tan, and MAM for making this sponsored post possible. 

 

 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Essentials, Gear, Newborns Tagged With: baby essentials, newborn

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Must Have NYC Mom Essentials

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One of the reasons mamas love Gugu Guru is that our style quizzes give personal recommendations based on where you live – because we understand that suburban mamas need different items than urban mamas! Today’s guest post is from a NYC mama who takes her two littles all over the five boroughs and back again, without even breaking a sweat. Megan is the mama to two kids under four years old, and has some great tips for surviving NYC life with little kids. You can find Megan on Instagram – and let us know in the comments what your favorite products for urban parenting are!

Adorable dinosaur clothing from Mitz Accessories

Being a new mom is hard. Being a new mom in NYC is borderline insane. As hard as navigating the trains with a stroller can be at rush hour, living in a space that is the size of most Americans living rooms, and paying what many people consider a mortgage on preschool but it has it’s perks too. Your kids can literally sleep through anything. After a few licks on the subway their immune systems are made of steel that no suburban kid could even dream of. Their palates have tasted the finer things of life since we have access to the best restaurants in the world and my three-year-old son might not know what a lawnmower is but can navigate the MTA without batting an eye.

I’m Megan @girlgonechildnyc, I’ve birthed two babies in this concrete jungle and I’m currently still keeping alive a 3 and 1-year-old here. So here are my top 10 registry items from a NYC Mom.

1. Original Ergo Carrier: I’ve tried a lot of different baby carries and I always go back to the original Ergo. It’s the one carrier I can wear seven hours straight and doesn’t hurt my back. I also can nurse discreetly on the train in this carrier with out a flashing my boob to the entire subway car.

2. phil&teds Lobster High Chair: You’re meeting friends in a tiny restaurant in the West Village and they don’t have high chairs? Boom! The Lobster has you covered.

3. A Noise Machine: While yes, most NYC babies can sleep through about anything, why risk it? You want your baby to still be asleep when that fire truck goes by at 4am.

4. The Pello: As my husband and I used to joke “Praise be to the Pello,” since our daughter had a pretty bad case of colic and this is the one place we could sit her as an infant and it was so ridiculously soft she wouldn’t cry. It acts similarly to a DockATot, and you can also set it up anywhere in the apartment.

5. NYC Décor: Almost every kids room in NYC I’ve been in has at least on piece that reminds you they’re a NYC baby. We’re proud of our New York Babies’, as it’s not easy raising kids here. It’s something they will be able to tell people the rest of their lives that they were born here. My favorite pieces are the interactive wall art by local NYC mom Kate Durkin.

6. Zoe Stroller: Strollers with infant seats are great, but they’re heavy and to be honest, I never used them because hauling a bulky stroller up two flights of subway stairs just wasn’t something I found fun just a few months shy of having a baby. You’re way more likely to wear your baby around NYC and get a decent umbrella stroller at 6 months. The Zoe stroller is perfect for commuting up and down subway stairs at just 10 lbs and still tons of storage.

7. Skip Hop Changing Pad: I’m not saying I’ve never had to change my kids diaper on a subway bench when poop literally hit the fan but I’m not saying I haven’t.

8. Stroller Bunting: Because as much as I wish I lived in 60 degree year round weather, I don’t, and if you think your sweet little 6-month-old baby will sit there with a blanket over him without throwing it on the street, he won’t.

9. Buggy Hooks: The one good thing about strolling around NYC with a stroller is you have a place to actually store all your bags. Think King Mighty Buggy Hook for Strollers lets you ad these on to your stroller and you can hang your stuff. Amazing.

10. Taga Bike 2.0: The best and safest family bike out there. It’s pretty cool looking too.  Perfect for neighborhood rides or commuting with the kids when the MTA poops the bucket.

Not a NYC mama? Don’t worry, we have you covered:

  • Prairie Mama’s Baby Registry
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  • Extreme Mom Style: Disney Mom

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Style, Babywearing, Chic And On The Go, Mom Style Tagged With: gear, mom style, registry, stroller

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5 Must Have Essentials for a Baby Girl

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When it comes to having a baby girl, new mamas often love to find their personal style with the pink clothes and accessories. There are so many gorgeous essentials for baby girls out there, but we rounded up our top 5 must have essentials for a baby girl, especially for those moms who love to get out of the house!

1. Tula Free-to-Grow Carrier: We’ve written about this particular Tula before, and our editor is a personal fan for her baby. Transition into parenting easily with the Baby Tula Free-to-Grow Carrier, the best, easy-to-use, stylish carrier that comfortably carries your baby from 7 to 45 lbs without an infant insert. Enjoy multiple ergonomic carry positions with an adaptable panel that adjusts in width and height to fit your baby at any stage, and fully adjustable shoulder straps and waistband for optimal comfort for you. Baby Tula has become extremely popular for offering the best baby carriers that are distinctly simple.

2. Laura Ashley baby clothing for a newborn: No one tells you how a) small newborns are and b) that they love to scratch themselves. Why not get lovely little scratch mittens with a gorgeous floral design from an old favorite, Laura Ashley? We are big fans of the Laura Ashley baby collection (they also make bottles and accessories), and think that their hats, mittens, and kimono top and pants are not only must-haves for the new baby, but must-haves to bring to the hospital with you! Both the hat and mitten set and the kimono tulle style top with pants are made from the softest pima cotton, sure to be super soft on even the most sensitive of new baby skin.

3. Laura Ashley baby accessories: You can’t be fully prepped for a baby without a bottle brush and pacifier – and we love the lovely designs from Laura Ashley. The delightful BPA free pacifier has a sweet butterfly on it, and the bottle brush is sure to perk up any kitchen sink. Laura Ashley also has a variety of baby bottles, featuring the floral designs Laura Ashley is known for.

4. Baby Headband: It has become so popular to put a headband on your baby girl right away! We are fans of Zelda Mathilda, who have a ton of different styles to choose from.

5. Vilah Bloom Diaper Bag: When it comes to diaper bags for baby girl’s, we’re fans of mixing pink with other colors, so you can use the bag for other babies, too! This Vilah Bloom Harbor Side Tote has a ton of room, pockets, and even a wipes holder on the outside, so you don’t have to search all over your bag for wipes!

Thank you to Laura Ashley for making this sponsored post possible. 

Filed Under: Baby Registry, Baby Style, Babywearing, Essentials, Newborns Tagged With: baby essentials, newborn

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Reinventing the Everyday Essentials with Babymoov

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Selecting everyday essentials for your baby registry does not have to mean selecting from boring products. French brand Babymoov reinvents the everyday life of parents by providing reliable, highly designed and technologically advanced products driven by parents input. Since 1998, Babymoov creates products to simplify and enhance the life of parents so they are able to spend more happy moments with their babies.

Read on to learn more about some of our favorite everyday essentials reinvented by Babymoov.

Everyday Essentials 1: Lovenest

  • The Lovenest pillow is pediatrician designed for ultimate ergonomic head and neck support. It distributes pressure evenly over the skull while baby lies on his or her back. The pillow creates a cocoon-like holding effect that soothes and reassures the baby, while helping to promote healthy skull development and proper head shape.
  • The patented tilt and heart shape of the Lovenest’s memory foam covered with soft, luxurious, breathable cotton fabric, provides style and comfort.
  • Portable and easy to use with all your baby gear, the Lovenest can be used from birth as an insert for a swing, bouncer, baby gym, stroller and more to maximize the head and neck support babies need.

Everyday Essentials 2: Duo Meal Station

The 5 in 1 Duo Meal Station was developed with parents to bring healthy nutritious meals for your baby quickly and easily. Perfect for minimalists, the 5 in 1 appliance steams, blends, warms, defrosts and sterilizes.

  • The Duo Meal Station makes up to nine cups of food and up to 25 meals. You can steam and blend simultaneously, making preparing nutritious vitamin-rich foods easy. Three speeds and a multipurpose blade creates just the right texture for each stage of eating. It also offers 10 programmable settings and a helpful audible alert when done.
  • Babymoov offers recipe suggestions for each stage on the blog and free app: Cooking Babyfood. With over 400 recipes and 150 cooking tips, there’s something for everyone.
  • Register your Duo Meal Station on Babymoov’s website to benefit from a lifetime warranty.
  • Don’t be fooled by its name, because the Duo Meal Station is not just for meals. It can also be used for sterilizing baby bottles, pacifiers,etc., as well as warming up formula and defrosting your previously prepared food.

Everyday Essentials 3: Dream Belt Sleep Positioner

The Dream Belt sleep positioner is an ergonomic support belt that offers comfort while sleeping on your side.  It’s the ideal solution for pregnancy-related sleep discomfort.

  • The two-sided support made of memory foam allows for optimum comfort while sleeping or just lying down.  With the Dream Belt you can sleep comfortably on your side; the side supports fill the gap between the mattress and the belly, allowing for comfortable sleep.
  • Elastic straps offer additional support for the growing belly and proper belly support is shown to relieve back pain and stress that can be experienced in 2nd and 3rd trimesters.  The Dream Belt grows with you during each trimester, with the velcro system in the back allowing for easy closure.
  • The machine washable Dream Belt is one size fits most and is designed with soft comfortable and stretchy fabric. It easily folds, is compact and portable for travel.

Everyday Essentials 4: Mom & b pillow

Mom & b is the first compact, adaptable maternity pillow. It is compact enough to bring it to work, to a friend’s or anywhere you go. Filled with microbeads for greater comfort and shape, it is used during pregnancy to comfort moms-to-be and after baby’s birth when nursing. The changing body shape of moms-to-be may cause pregnancy-related discomfort while sleeping, backache, restless sleep. When the pillow is teamed up with the Dream belt, you will have the perfect combination for even greater comfort.

  • This pillow features a luxuriously soft cotton fabric filled with microbeads for optimum positioning, comfort & support.  Its unique shape makes it versatile; whether you use it between your legs while you sleep or behind your back when sitting.
  • It also converts to a nursing pillow. Since it is multi-positionable, it is perfectly suited to all feeding positions, whether breast or bottle-feeding.
  • The removable machine-washable cover makes it very easy to always keep the Mom & b pillow clean. Separate covers can also be bought separately.

Everyday Essentials 5: Hygro+ Humidifier
The Hygro+ Cool Mist programmable Humidifier, 360 degree rotation, 7 color soothing night light, easy to use touch screen and essential oil diffuser will help keep baby comfortable.

  • The Hygro+ humidifier will put moisture back in the air allowing for better air quality for baby.  The whisper quite cool mist technology provides relief for cough, cold, nasal congestion, dry cough and sinus irritation and dry skin.
  • The 360 degree mist nozzle and essential oil diffuser gives the option to add your own favorite scent ( for rooms up to 215 sq ft.)
  • It’s adjustable and easy to program. The backlit touchscreen makes the Hygro+ very easy to use.  The panel displays the humidity and temperature levels in the room.

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Back to Sleep: Crane Humidifier

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Back to Sleep week is focused on safe and healthy sleep for baby. Today’s post features the Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier which is a must-have for infants, clean-living, and health conscious families.

We featured Crane in last year’s Back to Sleep event also – and this year, it is no surprise that they are back, as we think they are an essential item for any nursery.  Not only is the Crane Drop Humidifier a nursery must-have, but their sleek style (and choice of many colors) will blend in to any nursery!

Plus, for all the eco-conscious families, Crane humidifiers are all BPA-free and energy efficient, using ultrasonic technology to add soothing moisture to the air. Crane’s Drop Humidifier is whisper quiet and operates on a low power consumption, more energy efficient than a household light bulb (up to 45W).

So, why is it essential to have a Crane Humidifier in your nursery? Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one.

Plus, the Crane Humidifier will grow with your child; even toddlers and kids need humidifiers! Many pediatricians recommend the use of a humidifier as a safe, non medicated, all natural alternative to help relieve congestion from the common cold and flu instead of potentially harmful over-the-counter cough and cold medicine.

Where in the nursery should you put the humidifier? Our Sleep Expert, The Safety Mom Says…

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Back to Sleep: Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress

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Gugu Guru has featured the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress many times in the past, including in last year’s Back to Sleep event and the brand has some new news since then. If you aren’t familiar with this cutting edge mattress, we love the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress because it’s breathable, eco-friendly and machine-washable. The innovative design of the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress sets it apart from other crib mattresses on the market because it allows air to flow freely for optimal breathability and temperature regulation. This is because the mattress’s core is made of 90% free air (yes, air!) and 10% food-grade polymer.

We also love the low maintenance factor; Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress’ washable material prevents bacteria growth, plus makes the inevitable middle of the night diaper or spit up situation. Newton’s perfect level of cushy firmness helps your baby stay asleep.  It’s all wrapped up in a breathable, three-dimensional fabric that provides comfort and unzips for easy washing. Newton contains no foam, latex, springs, glue, or allergens and is 100% recyclable.Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress Replacement Covers

So what’s new with the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress since last year’s safe sleep event?  The cool color options for the replacement covers! You can gain the maximum breathability benefits of Newton’s Wovenaire by forgoing the crib sheet, and always have an extra cover on hand to make those late night clean ups a breeze. The Newton Crib Mattress Cover is made from our lightweight, breathable spacer fabric that is cozy enough for your little one and durable enough for everyday use. Simply throw the messy cover into the washing machine and replace with a fresh clean cover to get your baby (and you!) back to sleep more quickly.

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Nanit Pro Baby Monitor Video Review

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Baby monitors are considered a must-have for many baby registries. The team at Gugu Guru is just raving about the Nanit Baby Monitor.  This monitor is so cutting-edge with its plethora of features.  It’s very well suited for gadget geeks in general but its features also address specific challenges of working parents, parents of multiples and more. The Nanit is pricier than other monitors out there but when you see what it has to offer, you’ll understand why this is a great investment piece. Watch the video review from Julie of Babynav Baby Planners (one of our experts) to find out why we are so crazy about this state of the art monitor.

In sum, here’s why we love this monitor at Gugu Guru and why you should consider adding it to your baby registry:

  • The Nanit Pro Baby Monitor delivers real-time HD quality video, right to your phone or tablet. It’s the next best thing to being there.
  • From the unique directional antenna that keeps wi-fi signals away from your baby to the stable camera stand, every hardware detail was crafted with safety in mind. And Nanit’s videos and images are protected completely on the company’s secure servers.
  • Studies show sleep is a leading indicator of newborn health and development. Nanit Insights understands how your baby’s sleep quality changes from night to night, and compares it to healthy averages.

Nanit Baby Monitor

  • Nanit Pro provides a single place to track events of the day, making handoffs for parents and caregivers a breeze. Plus, Nanit makes it easy to share videos, and even digital scrapbooks, with family.
  • Your baby’s world stretches beyond the crib. With Multi-Stand, so does Nanit. Drop Nanit into the Multi-Stand for a perfect view of the bassinet, the whole nursery, or even grandma’s house.

Read this Real Dad Review of the Nanit Pro

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Gugu Pick: MAM Perfect Pacifier

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Gugu Guru loves the MAM Perfect Pacifier. When it comes to safe sleep, industry experts consider pacifiers an absolute essential.  A study conducted in 2005 determined that use of a pacifier during naps and nighttime sleep reduces the chances of a baby suffering from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by 90 percent.  With all nipples, there is a chance your baby may not accept a certain shape.  This can be especially frustrating with bottle feeding and pacifiers, and may force some trial and error before you discover the nipple your baby prefers. This is just one of the reasons we love the MAM pacifier line; the pacifier’s unique nipple with MAM’s SkinSoft™ silicone surface is so soft and feels more like mom that it is accepted by 94% of babies.

MAM has just introduced new designs for the brand’s signature MAM Perfect Pacifier including a new glow in the dark night range.  We can speak from real experience on our love for the MAM Perfect Pacifier because Gugu Guru’s founder, Monica, was a loyal customer to the pacifier for both of her babies.   You can see what Monica has to say about the Perfect in this video overview:

This launch comes with the announcement that recent clinical studies prove that the MAM Perfect Pacifier supports healthy teeth and jaw development, and in a recent study, the MAM Perfect Pacifier was shown to be the tooth friendliest of any pacifiers tested.

Why is this the case? The MAM Perfect Pacifier’s ultra-thin neck is 60% thinner and four times more flexible, making it the thinnest and most flexible pacifier on the market. Therefore, teeth have more room to grow and the risk of misalignment is reduced. The ultra-flexible nipple also makes soothing easier for baby.

The new designs for the MAM Perfect Pacifier are available exclusively at Babies R Us stores and online.

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Real Mom Review: Snoo Smart Sleeper System

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This review of the Snoo Smart Sleeper System is written by Emily Fette – a real life Gugu Guru registrant and new mom to Mallary.

When I was pregnant, I cross referenced all baby registry items with countless girlfriends and close cousins, as well as Amazon, Consumer Reports and online reviews. However, I couldn’t find enough feedback on the Snoo. Prior to baby Mallary being born, my husband and I were a little concerned about getting enough sleep especially when we both have to go back to work, so we thought spending a little extra money for a crib promoted as the “Snoo Smart Sleeper System” had to be worth something more. We also rationalized paying more for a crib that would be used for 6 months if we were happier parents with the Snoo Smart Sleeper System especially since the majority of cribs out there were the same price and lower quality.

Snoo Smart Sleeper System

Fortunately, after the first night home and my milk supply came in, Mallary has been a wonderful sleeper. We have to attribute at least some of this to the Snoo Smart Sleeper System. My husband and I regularly have white noise for us at night so listening to the crib’s gentle rain noise at the first level is perfect. In general, we think the five S’s of shushing, swaddling, swinging, (sucking, side position, not specifically applicable to the Snoo Smart Sleeper System) have really helped her.

While we haven’t had another basis of comparison, it’s very nice that once our baby’s needs (food, diaper and comfort) have been met that we can rely on the Snoo Smart Sleeper System over three quarters of the time to soothe her to sleep. When she is fussy, the Snoo progresses through more soothing noises and steadily more rocking motion, if the baby remains upset. She routinely loves the third or fourth stage that sounds like a submarine and quiets very quickly. However, if she isn’t asleep within five minutes, we know that she needs more comfort from her parents or another diaper change. Per Dr Harvey Karp, “In The Happiest Baby on the Block, I describe the motion to soothe crying as the “Jell-O head jiggle” because babies need a very fine, fast jiggle to calm. That motion actually activates the balance center of the brain where the reflex gets turned on.

Snoo Smart Sleeper System

The Snoo platform only moves ½ an inch – back and forth – which is enough to soothe most babies, imitating what it was like in mom’s belly. That amount of motion is perfectly safe and very different form baby “shaking.”’

We also really like the Snoo zippered swaddle sack that keeps her safe on her back. (It’s way easier than regular swaddle for a first time parent too!) She’s immediately comforted by the Velcro strap inside and the zippered swaddle before we even turn the rocking motion on! It really only takes 5 seconds like the website reports, too!

Our baby loves her hands that we sometimes leave the zipper a little undone for her to have them up next to her face. This usually happens if she stretches in her sleep:

Snoo Smart Sleeper System

I highly recommend this Snoo Smart Sleeper robo crib to anyone, especially if you’re concerned about SIDS, swaddling, rocking, or your sleep!

**EDITED TO INCLUDE THIS RESPONSE FROM THE TEAM AT SNOO: Thank you so much for your wonderful review of SNOO! We are so happy to hear that it helped you and your little girl get more sleep! We just wanted to share that we recommend that parents keep their baby’s arms down and not let them sneak out b/c this will become more important in the next 1-2 months as she starts accidentally whacking herself and waking herself up more often. If you think that swaddling with her arms down makes her unhappy, you can advance the speed of SNOO’s jiggle 1-2 levels to get her to fall asleep or lock it on purple or green all night. Thank you again for taking the time to write this review and please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer care team if you have any questions about SNOO!**

Check out these other posts from Gugu Guru on sleep essentials:

Sleep Must Have: Weighted Blankets for Babies and Parents

Mom Sleep Essentials

Colgate Crib Mattress: The Best Investment A Parent Can Make

Emily FetteAbout Emily Fette
I’m Emily Fette, born and raised in Seattle. I met my husband, Rusty, the first month of college and since then we’ve traveled all over the US and Europe together! Mallary Lyra Fette joined us last month on August 18th, just after our 9th wedding anniversary. We hope she loves to swim in Puget Sound as much as we do, however we’ll start her in warmer water, when we go to Maui this winter!

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