Snuza Hero - Two Months Later!

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I received a lot of emails asking me about the Snuza Hero and Snuza Trio. Some are pretty repetitive queries, but I enjoy interaction with my blog readers so I try my best to reply accurately and on time. Then a thought struck me, why not share the questions and the answers with you, yes you - the one who is probably too busy tending to your baby thus not having the time to send me a comment, what more an email!

But before I jump into that, I feel that I owe it to my readers to share my experience with the Snuza Hero two months after trying out the product. Back then, my sole reason for using this nifty gadget was to ease my paranoia about SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Since 90% of SIDS cases happen to babies below six months old, I no longer worry (too much!) about this happening to Ian. Instead, I use the Snuza Hero for days when Ian is unwell, such as when he is down with the flu and his nose is blocked. It is not advisable to give flu medicine to babies below two years old and babies generally do not know how to clear their noses and throat from phlegm, hence there is always a risk that they will have difficulty breathing in the night. Snuza Hero lets me sleep soundly knowing that the alarm will sound, if this ever happens.

I also use the Snuza Hero for the first few nights after a hard bump. With all the crawling, standing and climbing that Ian is doing nowadays, he has recorded a few nasty bangs by losing his balance and crashing into the house furniture. Even though the general advise is to monitor him for the next few hours for any vomiting or increased crankiness, which usually indicates a serious concussion, I worry that I cannot monitor him all the time. Especially if the incident happens close to bedtime or naptime and he falls asleep soon afterwards - anxious parents like me would check on the baby for disturbances in color or breathing. But what about when I am asleep? Snuza Hero gives me peace of mind that the alarm will sound if Ian starts losing consciousness or have difficulty breathing.

Scenarios like these are when the Snuza Hero becomes important for babies above six months and for circumstances other than SIDS.

Anyway, back to your queries. I have tweaked or merged the queries slightly where needed.

Q: Hi Liz. Is the giveaway for the Snuza Hero or the Snuza Trio? Can I get the baby monitor instead?

A: I had several people asking me this question. The generous folks at Tadgets are giving away two units of Snuza Hero because this is their award winning product which quietly monitors the strength and rate of your baby's breathing movement. The baby monitor does not work as well as the Snuza Hero in alerting parents when the baby stops breathing so that the parents can quickly attend to their babies. In some reports, mothers had praised Snuza Hero for saving their babies’ lives (see this youtube link).

Q: Do I really need the Snuza Hero? Should I get it only if my babies are preemies? Please advise, I am going through my first pregnancy with twins.

A: Premature babies may be at risk for SIDS longer than full-term babies. However, this does not rule out the risk completely for full-term babies. In my opinion, you should get the Snuza Hero in both scenarios. Trust me, you will appreciate the sleep you will get knowing that your babies are safe with the Snuza Hero.

Q: Salam. Saya tengah google untuk baby monitor dan terbaca blog puan. Berapa harga untuk Snuza Hero dan di mana saya boleh beli di Malaysia? (Translated: Greetings. I googled for baby monitors and read your blog. How much is the Snuza Hero and where can I get this in Malaysia?)

A: The Snuza range of products can be purchased from the website www.tadgets.com. The website enables the conversion of SGD currency to MYR currency. The prices in MYR (estimated) for the Snuza Hero is RM439 and the Snuza Trio is RM1167, and are subjected to change. Tadgets is also working with a few retailers in Malaysia, and Malaysia customers will be able to purchase from them in the near future.

Great news! Tadgets is extending the discount coupon for 10 of my readers to enjoy the special price of S$269 for the Snuza Trio. This discount is valid from 9 Sept to 13 Sept 2014.

1)      Go to http://www.tadgets.com/customer/account/create/ to create an account. It is free and you just need your name and email address
2)      Once an account is created and you have logged in, add Snuza Trio to your cart and choose free shipping option
3)      Enter the discount code LIZMUMSNTRIO in the discount code area to get a S$180 discount.
4)      Enter your ship to address and it is done.

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Tadgets is also having a great promotion for the Snuza Hero and even the Snuza Trio Plus. The price is the lowest ever I have seen so far, and I am even more impressed that they provide free delivery to Malaysia! The Snuza Hero is now only SGD119 (~RM 297) anddddd the Snuza Trio is only SGD269 (~MYR 672) for the first 10 customers! This means you need to add less than RM400 extra for video monitoring capabilities as well! Click here for the link to this promotion, which is only valid until 7th Sept - that's just 2 days away!

Q: Can I use this if my baby sleeps on her tummy? Will it come off easily and cause a false alarm? Can my baby accidentally turn it off with his movements? 

A: This is three questions combined into one longgggg answer. As I mentioned in my blog, Ian is a pretty active sleeper, but if you fold the top of the diaper before clipping the Snuza Hero or use on thicker waistbands, you will get a pretty snug fit, even when he rolls on his tummy. Yes you cannot rule out false alarms if the Snuza Hero ever comes off - just be wary that the alarm might be muffled by the blankets. Ian usually uses a thin blanket so this is not a problem for us. If you are worried that it can come off easily, try putting your baby in a onesie to reduce the chances of this happening. As for the risk of the Snuza Hero turning off, rest assured that you need to press the on/off and mode/off buttons simultaneously (at either sides of the gadget) to turn it off. It is highly unlikely that this will happen by your baby's movements.

Q: Will my baby's sleep become disturbed with the Snuza Hero on his tummy?

A: The Snuza Hero is barely 31gms and tip is very soft - your baby will barely notice it is there. I have had certain instances when I forget to put on the Snuza Hero before putting Ian down for the night. I usually wait until he is in deep sleep before attempting to put on the Snuza Hero. I have never had a problem with him waking up from this as well.

Q: Hi! I am a fan of your blog. Can I use the Snuza Hero for toddlers?

A: I am flattered that you are a fan of my blog! Yes, I believe I can use the Snuza Hero for Ian when he becomes a toddler soon enough. Especially if he has a flu or had a hard knock due to his clumsiness. (Refer to above for a longer explanation.)

Q: Hello Liz! Are you interested in selling your Snuza Trio?

A: Hi! I am happy you were bold enough to ask, but unfortunately I love my Snuza Hero and Snuza Trio too much to give it away. I need peace of mind (and my beauty sleep). Sorry dear!

Anyway, keep the questions coming and let me know if I haven't sufficiently answered your questions. Happy to help, and happy to share!