It is a very common thing to see new parents say they want to train their baby to sleep better and at the same time, they are using some sort of sleep training technique.
This article is intended to guide you in understanding what sleep training with SNOO really is, along with the way you can do that without making you feel bad.
It is difficult enough to care for a newborn baby. Sleep deprivation is a recipe for disaster. That is why the SNOO Smart Bed for the Happiest Baby was created. Below is information about the best way to train sleep training for SNOO babies.
What Exactly Is The SNOO?
Dr. Harvey Karpa pediatrician, he is well-known in the parenting community who invented SNOO. The book and DVD Happy Baby in the Block offer parents a "Five S" approach to soothing babies: diaper swaddling, recumbent or tummy, sit still, turn around, and suck.
SNOO is similar to a standard cradle (a small crib-like structure that allows your baby to sleep next to your bed for the first 6 months of life), except it has sound sensors, wifi, and speakers that emit a variety of sounds. The white noise is distinct, and a robot kicks your baby at varying intensities in response to any noise detected by the sensors (from the baby).
The cradle is built on Karp's approach. He collaborated with trained engineers at MIT Media Lab and designer Yves Béharto to transform his Five S method into a womb simulator that wraps, swings, and lulls. Babies return to sleep.
What Is Sleep Training With SNOO?
Sleep training with SNOO is a revolutionary way to help your baby fall asleep on their own in the crib. While there are many different methods of sleep training, this one has been proven time and time again as one of the most effective ways of getting your baby to sleep on their own.
SNOO is the magic crib that is most effective at lulling your baby to sleep with rhythmic vibrations and accompanying sound equipment to make sounds similar to when a baby is in the womb. Therefore, parents can rest assured when placing their children to sleep separately in this special bed.
In addition, the SNOO crib is especially smart when it comes to recognizing whether the baby is crying because of hunger or needs to be changed. At that time, this bed will not activate the sound and motion mode anymore, but let the baby cry. Parents will be able to hear their baby cry to check in, change diapers or give milk.
As a result, parents will get more sleep, which is something we can't argue with! The newborn stage is extremely exhausting, and any extra hour of uninterrupted sleep that parents can get is a huge benefit to the entire family.
What Are Parents' Experiences With Sleep Training With SNOO?
Here are some sharing about Duyton's mother's story
With Dayton, we employed the SNOO once more. Like every infant, he required nursing every couple of hours. The tiniest little stomachs belong to babies!
She’ll wean him from the SNOO once he outgrows it (probably around 6 months old.) Based on her experience with Dayton, weaning from the SNOO won’t be any problem at all!
The story is about some of Milo's sleep training experiences with SNOO.
Since the SNOO isn't a real substitute for a human being, it would be off if Milo ever felt hungry or extremely distressed and needed his mother. If your baby continues to cry after the SNOO has gone through four stages of increased motion and sound, it will shut off and notify you that your child needs you.
She advises renting it initially (it costs a few dollars per day) to see if it can be of assistance. You can buy one if you like it and plan to use it for 5–6 months, save it for your next child, or give it to a friend who is expecting a child after you.
How to Get Your Baby to Self-Soothe Without Sleep Training
Wrap your baby in an SNOO Bag and rock him to sleep in your arms every evening before the last feeding. However, once she's in bed, use the wake and sleep mode. After a few seconds, she would close her eyes and return to the sleeping land. White noise and gentle movement provided by SNOO's smart technology will help her.
Many adults use white noise because they enjoy it rather than because they rely on it. Here's what makes SNOO so "smart": It provides the calm that babies require during their first few months (at the same time that parents desperately need a break), but it is automatic. And gradually wean your baby after 6 months so that they don't become dependent on it in the long run.
Finally, you can teach self-soothing skills using the wake and sleep feature in any baby bed, but if your goal is to avoid "crying and screaming," pairing it with SNOO! will give you a chance. Many families who have tested SNOO have told us that switching to a crib after 6 months is simple. Their baby has figured out how to soothe himself.
Do Pediatricians Recommend The SNOO?
Sleep training can be difficult for parents, especially when their child is older. As a pediatrician, I only recommend sleep training for babies who are very young or who have specific sleep issues that need to be addressed.
The SNOO is a fantastic sleep aid for both you and your child. The device is intended to lull your baby to sleep by mimicking the sound of their heartbeat and breathing.
Does SNOO increase SIDS?
Although there is no conclusive evidence that SNOO causes SIDS, it is certainly possible.
SIDS is caused by a combination of factors such as sleep position, sleeping surface, and environmental conditions, and it is unclear which of these factors is the most important. While there have been no studies on the role of SNOO in SIDS, many parents believe it may increase their risk.
However, other research has found that babies who sleep upright (or semi-upright) are more likely to die from SIDS than babies who sleep face down. This suggests that sleeping on your back for extended periods may be more dangerous than sleeping on your side or stomach.
Should the baby take all naps in SNOO?
The SNOO is intended to help you sleep better and your baby sleep better. There is no time limit for using the SNOO, so you can use it for as long as your child wants.
If you want the SNOO to sleep longer, leave the bedside table next to your bed empty so that the baby can lie down without disturbing you too much. Then, at night, place them on their bedside table so they know where to go when they need to rest!
Both babies and parents benefit from a good night's sleep. SNOO is the only baby monitor that allows parents to easily determine whether their child is sleeping peacefully or crying in the middle of the night.
SNOO has a parent mode that allows you to monitor your child throughout the night. You'll be able to see how long he or she slept, how many times he or she awoke during the night, and how long it took until the room was dark enough for him or her to fall back asleep.
FAQS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we have collected:
How do I get my Baby to sleep through the night?
These pointers can assist you in remaining composed and reliable during the sleep training procedure, regardless of the technique you use. Allow your infant to become self-calming. Your baby will learn to fall asleep on their own if you put them to bed when they start to become sleepy.
Can I Sleep Train my Baby Without Night feeding?
In fact, because your baby will learn to fall back asleep on their own, sleep training may occasionally result in a reduction in the number of nocturnal feedings. But occasionally, even during or after sleep training, you might need to continue night feeding if your infant is underweight or has other medical issues. When ought one to begin sleep training?
What is the best way to Sleep Train?
There is no one best approach to teach a child to go asleep, however many parents find that one or a combination of the following techniques works for their family: The "extinction" approach of sleep training, commonly known as the "cry it out method," is putting your infant to bed and letting her wail unassisted until she nods off.
Conclusion
Through our sleep training with the SNOO test, we were able to get a sense of how well this product works. First and foremost, it enables you to easily play lullabies for your baby, which comes as no surprise. Most parents would like to be able to do so. The more interesting surprise was how simple it was to adjust the volume and sync with the music being played.
I hope these pointers were useful in your transition from SNOO to Crib. Give your baby a week or two, and I'm confident they'll sleep through the night. If not, we're here to assist!