Harvey Karp

New Study on the Prevention of Postpartum Depression: Intervention With SNOOⓇ May Reduce PPD Rates By 20-50%

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers at The University of Colorado partnered with Happiest Baby, makers of SNOO, to study the link between sleep and rates of postpartum depression (PPD). Findings suggest that the smart bassinet's ability to soothe infant crying and fussiness holds substantial potential to support new parents and significantly reduce rates of postpartum depression.

Key Points: 
  • Findings suggest that the smart bassinet's ability to soothe infant crying and fussiness holds substantial potential to support new parents and significantly reduce rates of postpartum depression.
  • While 18.2% using SNOO met the clinical criteria for insomnia, this was lower than the expected incidence of approximately 46% .
  • Yet, in this study, mothers with prior depressionwho used SNOO had less PPD than those at low risk.
  • SNOO is not cleared or approved for the prevention or treatment of anxiety, insomnia, depression, or postpartum depression (PPD).

Happiest Baby, Inc. Announces $23 Million in Series B Funding To Create New Products and Advance Development of Its Revolutionary Baby Bed, the SNOO Smart Sleeper

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Founded by celebrated pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, Happiest Baby has received international acclaim for its breakthrough invention, SNOO Smart Sleeper.

Key Points: 
  • Founded by celebrated pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, Happiest Baby has received international acclaim for its breakthrough invention, SNOO Smart Sleeper.
  • SNOO adds hours to a baby's sleep with the constant, womb-like rhythms (rumbly sound and gentle rocking) babies enjoy before birth.
  • When SNOO "hears" fussing, it automatically responds with gradually higher levels of motion and sound, often calming the baby in under a minute (unless the baby is hungry or uncomfortable).
  • This Series B funding builds on Happiest Baby's successful A round of $10 million raised in 2015.