A simple sleep space can meet your baby’s needs
Choose a crib, bassinet, or play yard that meets current U.S. safety standards. Check recalls, follow assembly instructions, and use the mattress designed for that product.
Safe sleep essentials
For every sleep, place your baby:
- On their back.
- On a firm, flat, noninclined surface.
- In a separate sleep space with a fitted sheet only.
- Without pillows, blankets, bumpers, toys, or weighted sleep products.
Share your room, ideally for at least the first six months, but not your bed. Bed-sharing increases the risk of suffocation and sleep-related death. Falling asleep with a baby on a sofa or armchair is especially dangerous. AAP: Safe sleep recommendations
Is a SNOO or another smart bassinet worth it?
SNOO is a responsive bassinet, not a full-size crib. Its motion and sound may appeal to some families, but a costly device is not necessary for safe sleep.
Published clinician-perception research does not establish how satisfied families generally will be at home. We cannot give a reliable patient-satisfaction rate or promise better sleep. Evaluate ease of use, cleaning, total cost, return terms, and how you will transition to a crib. Published clinician-experience study
No baby product has FDA authorization to prevent SIDS. FDA: SIDS prevention claims
Current safety information: In June 2026, the FDA cautioned about unevaluated SNOO X-Small and X-Large sleep sacks and hospital bundles, along with reported sanitation and mold concerns. Review the notice and current product instructions before buying, renting, or using one. FDA: SNOO warning letter · Consumer Reports coverage
Frequently asked questions
Can a smart bassinet replace checking on my baby?
No. Respond to feeding and care needs and follow your pediatrician’s feeding plan.
Are secondhand cribs okay?
Only if they meet current standards, have all parts, and are not recalled or damaged. Avoid drop-side cribs.
Questions about your pregnancy? Contact Davie ObGyn in Davie, Florida, at 954-880-1010. New and established patients are welcome. This information supports your prenatal care and does not replace an individual medical assessment. For urgent symptoms, call your care team promptly; for an emergency, call 911. Do not use a routine online message for urgent symptoms.
Medically reviewed by Rahil Malik, MD, FACOG, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. Last reviewed: September 26, 2026. This page is general information and does not replace a visit with your doctor.