Graco's SmartSense Soothing Bassinet brings smart cry-detection to a price point that's accessible to most families. The Bump named it "the most fairly priced smart bassinet on the market" in 2025.
SMART FEATURES, REAL PRICE: The SmartSense detects baby's cries and automatically activates soothing motions and sounds. This is the core feature that makes Snoo special - now available at 1/6th the price.
CRY DETECTION TECHNOLOGY: When baby fusses, the bassinet responds with 2-speed vibration and sounds. It won't replace a parent, but it can extend sleep stretches by soothing minor fussiness automatically.
GRACO RELIABILITY: Graco has decades of baby gear experience. The build quality, while not luxury-tier, is solid and reliable. This isn't a no-name Amazon special.
PRACTICAL DESIGN: Reversible canopy, storage basket, wheels for room-to-room movement, and easy fold for storage. The basics are well executed.
VS SNOO: SmartSense lacks Snoo's FDA clearance, secure swaddle system, and app connectivity. But at $250 vs $1,695, it offers 80% of the smart functionality at 15% of the price.
VERDICT: The Graco SmartSense is the smart bassinet for the rest of us. If you want cry-detection without the premium price, this is the clear choice.
