Top 6 Newborn Sleep Tips For Your Best Night’s Rest

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Of all the skills your baby will learn from you, the first and most important skill you’ll teach your baby is how to sleep. Unfortunately, sleep isn’t a skill babies are actually born with – it must be taught. 

Newborns sleep 16 or more hours a day, but often in stretches of just a few hours at a time. Although the pattern might be erratic at first, a more consistent sleep schedule will emerge as your baby matures and can go longer between feedings.

The first few months of baby’s life is the best time to lay the foundation for healthy sleep habits. This will help them take more consistent naps  – giving you an opportunity to shower, enjoy a cup of coffee or do a little yoga – as well as sleep more soundly at night so you can get your own well-earned shuteye. 

 

Start putting these tips into action right away and they’ll continue paying off for years to come.

 

1) Avoid an overtired state. When babies are awake for too long, they can become overtired. When this happens, the stress hormone cortisol floods their brain and makes it even more difficult for them to fall asleep. To prevent this from happening, offer a nap every 60 to 90 minutes from when your baby last woke up.

2) Swaddle your baby. All babies feel most secure once they’re swaddled. Swaddling helps prevent the Moro reflex from startling them awake. As a result, your baby is better able to stay asleep and connect sleep cycles, leading to longer naps and nighttime sleep. In most cases, if your baby is breaking free from the swaddle it means that the swaddle isn’t snug enough. Read our step-by-step guide on how to safely swaddle your baby. 

3) Use a firm, flat mattress in a safety-approved crib. A firm sleep surface maintains its shape and will not indent or conform to the shape of the infant’s head when placed on the surface. Soft mattresses can create a pocket (or indentation) and increase the chance of rebreathing or suffocation if the infant is placed in or rolls over to the prone (face down) position. Also, the crib should not have bumper pads.

4) Put baby to bed drowsy, but awake. This will help them associate bed with the process of falling asleep. Remember to place your baby to sleep on his or her back, and clear the crib or bassinet of blankets and other soft, loose items. Babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die of SIDS than babies who sleep on their stomachs or sides.

5) Offer a pacifier. If your baby has trouble settling down, a pacifier might do the trick. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that using a pacifier during sleep helps reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). If the pacifier falls out after your baby falls asleep, you don’t have to put it back in.

6) Follow a calming bedtime routine. Overstimulation in the evening can make it difficult for your baby to settle to sleep. Play active games during the day and quiet, peaceful games in the evening, especially toward the end of the routine. Many babies enjoy bathing right before bedtime, which calms them down. Keep activities the same and in the same order, night after night.

Introducing the Best Crib Mattress for Baby

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When it comes to picking a safe, comfortable place for your baby to sleep, a crib mattress is the most important decision you’ll make. Why? Because a crib mattress is more than simply a sleep surface. It’s a growth and development center. Your baby will be spending 70% of his or her time sleeping during that first year.

Who better to trust your family to than Colgate Mattress®, a third generation, family-owned and operated company. For over 65 years, we have provided babies with the most restful and safest night’s sleep.

Handcrafted with the finest materials to give parents peace of mind, Colgate’s crib mattresses are designed to enhance your baby’s growth and development. The safest crib mattresses made right here in the USA, you can trust your baby will sleep both safely and soundly on an eco-friendlier surface.

Colgate Mattress® offers a wide array of crib mattresses. Beyond being safe and eco-friendly, the main reason you’ll love our CuddleSnooze™ mattresses is because they grow with your baby.

One side features a firmer surface, perfect for your newborn baby. Babies do a lot of growing while sleeping, and the firm surface helps to maximize their development. Additionally, they need a firm spot as they learn to push up, roll over, and eventually stand.

Once they’re a moving and grooving toddler, you can flip the mattress over to give them a little more cushion. This will ensure they feel comfortable at night, giving you both a better chance at getting a full night’s sleep.

The CuddleSnooze™ Hybrid Superior

Image of CuddleSnooze™ Hybrid Superior Crib MattressThe Hybrid Superior crib mattress features the highest quality components available for baby. A breathable, dual-firmness hybrid mattress, the CuddleSnooze™ Hybrid Superior is designed to gently lull baby into a cozy, sound and restful sleep throughout the infant and toddler years.

The infant side features a firm, high-density EcoFoam™ with KulKote Copper® for microbial control, temperature regulation and recommended support.
The toddler side features a foam panel and durable microcoils for added pressure relief and breathability.
In keeping safety first, the CuddleSnooze™ Hybrid Superior is handcrafted with a breathable honeycomb mesh spacer to promote airflow and an anti-flammability barrier made with chemical-free cloth.
All this is wrapped in a velvety organic cotton cover with waterproof-backing on top and bottom to ensure the mattress stays dry and non-waterproofed sides for optimal breathability and air circulation.

Like all Colgate mattresses, the CuddleSnooze™ Hybrid Superior is GREENGUARD® Gold certified, CertiPUR-US® certified, CPSIA compliant, and compliant with all federal and state flammability requirements – without the use of fire retardant chemicals.

Benefits of all the CuddleSnooze™ Crib Mattress Options

No matter which versatile CuddleSnooze™ crib mattress you choose, each of the options offer some important benefits that you and your baby will love. First and foremost, every Colgate mattress fits all standard cribs. That takes the guesswork out of sizing.

Additionally, each mattress is waterproof for easy cleaning – a benefit that every parent can appreciate. When you factor in that these mattresses are breathable and eco-friendly, you can’t go wrong picking CuddleSnooze™ for your baby.

Keep Baby Safe and Cozy with Our New CuddleSnooze™ Collection

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Our Innovative Collection Creates Peace of Mind for New Parents with 9 Handcrafted, Quality Crib Mattresses

 

Colgate Mattress®, the nation’s oldest family-owned manufacturer of crib mattresses and accessories, proudly announces our new CuddleSnooze™ Collection. The collection includes nine thoughtfully handcrafted breathable foam, innerspring and hybrid mattresses designed to gently lull baby into a cozy, sound and restful sleep throughout the infant and toddler years.  

 

“Since 1955, we have committed to serve families as an industry leader in safe sleep by constructing the highest quality product and empowering new parents with knowledge,” said Colgate Mattress® Vice President Richard Wolkin. “Babies spend up to 70% of their time on the crib mattress. That’s why we carefully handcraft our mattresses to ensure little ones are surrounded by the safest materials that our own kids, grandkids and great-grandkids have slept on. We use independent third-party testing labs to ensure health and safety so parents can rest easy knowing they chose the best growth and development environment for their baby.”

 

The CuddleSnooze™ Collection offers three distinct product lines for families to choose baby’s sleep preferences. The Premier line (starting at MSRP $129.99) delivers a streamlined, tried-and-true collection of foam, innerspring and hybrid mattresses wrapped in classic damask covers. The Grand line (starting at MSRP $199.99) offers an eco-friendly, elegant collection of foam, innerspring and hybrid mattresses all wrapped in plush knitted covers. The Superior line (starting at MSRP $299.99) gives parents a revolutionary collection of premium foam, innerspring and hybrid mattresses featuring temperature regulation and microbial control wrapped in soft organic cotton covers.

 

As a beloved family-owned and operated company for three generations, Colgate Mattress has been the most trusted name for new parents for over 65 years. Among many other industry recognitions, Colgate Mattress was recently named a 2021 BabyCenter Love It Award Winner, a 2021 Eco Excellence Award Winner, a 2020 Baby Maternity Magazine Top Choice Award and a 2020 Cribsie New Arrival Award designated for best new products.  

 

In keeping safety first, Colgate Mattress products are engineered to provide the ideal firmness for baby’s sleep environment and promote the most peaceful rest possible. Plus, all Colgate Mattress products are hypoallergenic, odorless and GREENGUARD® Gold & CertiPUR-US® certified safe for no harmful emissions. 

 

Colgate Mattress® CuddleSnooze™ mattresses can be found at  https://colgatekids.com/cuddlesnooze-collection/.

 

Some Good Things That DID Happen in 2020

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Needless to say, this year wasn’t what we expected, but it allowed our team to connect with more families than ever. In 2020, Colgate Mattress® celebrated our 65th anniversary as the most trusted crib mattress name for new parents. 

Since 1955, we’ve set out to provide new parents with the very best quality and safest crib mattresses made in the U.S. In celebration of our recent achievements and anniversary milestone, we’re sharing our favorite moments to come out of the pandemic that will remind you how we got through it together.  

 

We Shifted Gears To Make Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we shifted the focus of a portion of our factory employees from handcrafting crib mattresses to creating masks that were donated to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA. These masks were a collaborative effort across the company, from hospital outreach to mask design to sewing and manufacturing. Together, the Colgate family donated around 3,000 masks to local healthcare workers and patient families.

“When COVID-19 began impacting our community, we knew we had to help,” said Colgate Mattress Vice President Richard Wolkin. “Through our mask-making efforts, we’re honored to give back to the community that has given us so much in a small way.”

 

Colgate Was The First Crib Mattress Participant Ever Welcomed Into The JPMA Certification Program 

The Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association (JPMA) Certification Seal signifies a product meets the strictest safety standards in today’s marketplace. To become certified, each product is rigorously tested at an independent laboratory. 

The main purpose of JPMA Certification for consumers is to remove the safety-related guess work from the buying decision and to encourage parents to look for the JPMA Certification Seal as a symbol of quality, safety, performance and functionality.

 

We Talked To Moms About COVID-19 Mental Wellness

It’s not just you – the pandemic raised stress for all parents and anxiety was at an all-time high this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans for child support from family and friends probably changed or may have been cancelled altogether. Losing your support system only added to the mental overload. 

Whether you’re a professional mom, a seasoned mom of multiples or expecting your first baby, prioritizing your emotional care isn’t easy. We rounded up a list of mama lifelines to help you survive when all the odds are against you. 

 

Colgate Became a JPMA Baby Safety Month Ambassador

During September, JPMA focused on educating parents and caregivers on the safe selection and use of juvenile products, while encouraging baby and children’s industry leaders to become safety ambassadors through public engagement. 

As a Baby Safety Month Ambassador, Colgate Mattress is committed to helping parents understand safe sleep practices to ensure your baby’s first years are safe, sound and happy. It’s always a great time to reassess your routine to ensure you’re using healthy habits, best practices and safety precautions to keep your baby as safe as possible. 

 


2020 Awards & Recognition

For 65 years Colgate Mattress has worked tirelessly to earn the trust of parents and along the way we’ve been recognized by industry groups and consumer product organizations for producing some of the highest quality crib mattresses anywhere. While the health and safety of your baby is our primary focus, we are honored by all the recognition.

 

2020 Cribsie Awards

Colgate Mattress’ Goodnight Owl Crib Mattress won an Academy Star in the 2019-2020 Cribsie Awards for New Arrivals. We scored amongst the highest ratings in the categories of Innovation, Design and Utility!

Twiniversity 2020 Best Crib Mattress

Our Eco Classica III was named 2020 Best Crib Mattress for twins by Twiniversity. This is the second consecutive year Colgate was named to the Twinnie Award List, which includes everything a twin parent could need!

Baby Maternity 2020 Top Choice Award

Colgate’s Regal Robin Crib Mattress won a 2020 Top Choice of the Year Award in the Crib Mattress category! This awards program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by expectant mothers, new moms, and baby caregivers.