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5/4/20

Bridget Allen

I was wondering if the bassinet Snoo is safe to use? Thanks!

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Posted a response on 7/4/20

Red Nose Education

While we are not aware of any specific issues with this product, the potential for the baby being “rocked” into a side/tummy position remains, esp if parents do not use the restraint, or use it loosely.

Red Nose (& other International Safe Sleep specialists) states that the safest place for baby to sleep is in a cot that meets mandatory standards.

The other concern about both these products is that they have the baby restrained.

Red Nose does not recommend positional products such as anti-roll devices and items that fasten a baby into a sleeping position.
Products that restrict the movement of a baby or a baby’s head should not be used.
This is because there are no Australian Standards for these products and case studies have shown that these products can be unsafe.

There is strong scientific evidence to show that the best way to reduce the risk of SIDS and sleep accidents is to sleep babies on their back with face and head uncovered, to avoid exposing babies to tobacco smoke and to provide a safe sleeping environment.
https://rednose.org.au/article/is-it-safe-to-use-products-designed-to-keep-baby-in-a-particular-position

Product Safety Australia also provide information for bassinets, although there are no mandatory standards.

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/bassinettes

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/rocking-cradles

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