Why the SNOO Bassinet Just Got Official FDA Approval—and Has Had Ours All Along

Written on 04/11/2023
Phoebe Sklansky


Parents of infants will try just about anything to get their baby to sleep, but it’s crucial to prioritize safety above all else, including convenience. But when there’s a solution that’s convenient and promotes safe sleep, it’s sure to catch our eye—and that of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

The SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet from Happiest Baby is a top choice among shoppers and our parenting editors alike—it wowed us in our test of the best bassinets, impressing us with its ingenious rocking and soothing technology. And now there's one more reason to love this smart sleeper: The SNOO recently received the FDA’s De Novo classification, meaning that it’s the first government-approved baby bed on the market that keeps infants sleeping safely on their backs.

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