Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter
The standard Soothe 'n Snuggle Otter, the version with 59,000+ reviews, built for newborn sleep.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Belly rises and falls in a breathing motion
- Up to 30 minutes of lullabies, sounds and white noise
- Soft lights and adjustable volume
- Four AA batteries included
What may bother
- Plays for 30 minutes at a time, then stops
- Batteries will need replacing over time
- Colors and decorations may vary from the picture
Our verdict
88 / 100Parents of a newborn will appreciate a plush that does something. It suits a baby shower or a first birthday. Choose a simple cuddly toy instead if the parents want no sound or electronics in the crib.
Frequently asked questions
What is special about this version?
It has the lullaby music option and the biggest review count of the otter listings.
Is it for newborns?
The listing says it can soothe newborns from birth.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →