We speak to many parents regarding the SNOO and the benefits.
It is a big cost to fork out so we totally get it!
We have mixed reviews from the SNOO from our experience when working with clients and also from our clients feedback, and like anything, it will probably boil down to your bubs temperament as to whether it is a hit or doesn’t quite do the trick!
We can absolutely see the pro’s, particularly for subsequent children when you might not have the time to settle that you have with 1 bub. (Almost like an extra set of hands)
Although it does have a ‘weaning’ mode on it we find that a lot of families struggle to activate this and this is where the problems can begin. We have a lot of families needing help fully transitioning from the SNOO into their cot and sometimes we find bubs are in it for a little too long as parents are a little worried to remove it as it may cause some unsettledness (like removing any sleep association really!)
The SNOO is definitely a luxury item and is not needed to have a bub that can sleep well.
It would depend on if you had the time/capacity to try to expose bubs to other ways of sleeping while young (SNOO age) that might sway your decision to invest in one.
We also do feel it is a lot of money to spend on something you are only going to use for such a short time. (Renting one or borrowing one of a friend may be a better option if you feel you need/would like one)
