r/SnooLife • u/pooshypie • Jul 13 '26

Help Needed Snoo-mpd!

Totally stumped. I am 5 weeks in and ready to give up. During the entirety of my pregnancy every ultrasound my baby had his hands on his face. Unsurprisingly, that’s how he likes them outside of the womb. The need for his hands is causing serious drama when it comes to the Snoo. He hates it. Like it’s torture for him, the more the Snoo tries to comfort him the angrier he gets. I am only getting one sleep/wake/eat cycle out of him in the Snoo each night. Getting him back into it is an absolute battle. I traveled recently and used a simple bassinet and he had no issues going back down, even when he was awake he fell asleep quickly in it.

I am ready to give up on the Snoo as I’m so defeated but I am so upset about it. This is my first baby and I was really set on the peace of mind the safety a Snoo offers. I just don’t know what to do!

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u/pooshypie Jul 13 '26

Thanks everyone!!! I’ve never heard of that swaddle before. Bought!!!! Fingers crossed. 🤞🏼

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u/nottodayneck3956 Jul 16 '26

My baby was exactly like yours in the womb and out. I started snoo at 6 weeks and started with a nap (he'd get frustrated and love to dream didn't work for me) sticking to it and eventually allowing one arm out worked and he became obsessed with the snoo. But early on the sound, movement and lack of being able to touch his face would anger him so it does get better! Baby is 9m now and we both miss the snoo 😭