This (Expensive) Bassinet Might Soon Be Free To Some Families, Thanks To The FDA
Bassinets are big business. Ask any mom-to-be what she has on her baby registry, and she’ll likely have some variation of such portable sleepers topping her list. But not all bassinets are created equally- and apparently, the FDA agrees.
The SNOO Smart Sleeper is an automated bassinet that promises to reduce crying, increase sleep, and claims to be the safest sleep-device ever made. This sleeper includes several clever features, such as the “five-second swaddle” that is built into the bassinet, safety clips to ensure your baby doesn’t roll over in the middle of the night and provides a gentle rocking motion at the touch of a button.
Sounds great, right? Well, there is a catch: it currently retails for 1,295.00 USD.
While some people argue that the SNOO is attempting to replace the unreplicable sensation of human touch and parental soothing techniques, others swear by the smart sleeping device. However, with its hefty price tag, it simply isn’t accessible to a large portion of the population. This, however, may soon change. SNOO recently announced that it’s SNOO Smart Sleeper has been accepted into the FDA’s Breakthrough Product Program, which is designed to expedite the review of medical products and make life-saving devices more available to the general population.
According to the Happiest Baby website, approximately 3,600 babies have died in their sleep annually since 1999. In contrast, to date, surveyed babies from families who own or have rented the SNOO have spent over 75,000,000 hours in their smart bassinets without a single injury or death reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is tremendous news, especially considering the recent recall of various reclined infant sleepers.
SNOO says that this life-saving device will soon likely be more affordable, if not free through insurance, to more American families, thanks to this much anticipated FDA initiative.
“We hope that—if SNOO receives FDA approval— even more employers, governmental agencies, and insurance companies will cover the cost so that many more parents will be able to experience the safety and peace of mind that SNOO can bring to them.”
I would love one. My baby is born in July and because of everything that is going on right now. Neither myself of my significant other can work.
I’ll need one I’m pregnant with my second one
This would be awesome to have. I could use this with everything going in cant afford it.
I need this for my baby due in early July!!
NEED … having my 4th baby got rid of everything….this would be a blessing 🙏
My daughter is a US Marine, she is due in June 2020. She needs this esp since I’m so far away from her. I won’t be there to help her with her 1st baby😢😭
She can get a 40% military discount just so you’re aware
I would love one as of right now my baby due in May does not have a bassinet. My husband was just let go of his job with the corona virus lay offs. We are no longer having my baby shower, and my anxiety it as a all time high. I am scared every day that I will have to deliver the baby at home or in the hospital without my husband. This would be so nice to be able to have something to helpful in a time of such stress.
I would love one. My baby will be here in 7 days 🥰
I would love one of these. Been obsessing over it but can’t afford it. My baby is due In September. Please get this approved so my ins can hopefully cover it 🙏🏾
Awww i am in love. Expecting my 1st baby.
This my fifth first baby I want one!
I am in need of this
This would be a game changer for the safety of babies. I hope the FDA and insurance companies can help make this device accessible to American families!
Due in July and haven’t been able to buy anything for the baby. Don’t even know the gender but would really appreciate having a bed when he or she comes.
I’m due in 18 days !! If this is true it would mean so much right now. Send help
I am due June 21st !!! Given what’s going on I’m sure most woman are out of luck having a baby shower some even out of work . I luckily am still an essential employee! Only one brining in an income. Working hard and trying to make the best of what’s going on.
I hope this is true and not just to get peoples hopes up especially in a time like this . We are in need !
I just had this conversation with my sister. She is gong to throw me a virtual sprinkle on Zoom. She will provide the gift registry link to the guests with the invitation. We will see how it goes.
How and when can we apply for the program?
The FDA approval is still pending, but hopefully soon!
I’d be happy to donate mine to a family in need. My boy will be transitioning out of it in about a month.
You are amazing! Small acts of kindness like these will change the world. I hope you’re able to connect with a mama in need 🙂
I would be very interested if you are donating your I’m a nurse but have been out of work due to the virus and my high risk pregnancy please concider me I would greatly appreciate it thanks so much for your time and consideration
I would love one. We leave in a small apartment and having our first. My husband just lost his job due to this virus. This would be a life saver so we will have a place for him to sleep when he comes.
Goveyan – that is so kind of you.. I would love this for my baby boy due in June. My baby shower, like many others, was canceled due to coronavirus and I desperately need a bassinet!
I would love on I am expecting as well.