SNOO baby bassinets maker issued warning by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Happiest Baby, Inc., the manufacturer of the popular SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet. U.S. regulators allege the company sold unauthorized products and cited unsanitary conditions, including reports of mold on some items.

The FDA's letter specifically points to the company significantly changing or modifying the SNOO Smart Sleeper by introducing two new sizes of sleep sacks. According to the agency, these extra-small and extra-large sleep sacks have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness. The violations also include stains, soiling, and unsanitary conditions that could pose a risk of infection, as well as mold found on some SNOO smart sleeper mattresses and mattress covers.

Happiest Baby is known for its $1,700 SNOO bassinets, which feature a sleep sack that clips to the sides of the device. The bassinet automatically rocks infants when they cry. In response to the FDA's letter, the company stated, "We are committed to working with the FDA to address the matters in their letter." The company also mentioned that two years prior, it ended a relationship with a partner responsible for refurbishing its products due to concerns about improper cleaning.

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We are committed to working with the FDA to address the matters in their letter.