30 Unique Baby Names Perfect For 2021
Big congrats – you’re having a baby! Or perhaps you’re hoping to be pregnant soon and are browsing names for your bundle-of-joy-to-be. So, what’s in a name, anyway? A whole heck of a lot if you ask us! Naming your baby is harder than you might imagine. Will your partner agree with your top pick? […]
New Year Crib Safety Checklist For Parents
Becoming a new parent is a blessing in so many ways. Along with all of the amazing first moments, there are also challenges, such as keeping baby out of harm’s way. As 2021 brings new opportunities and refreshed priorities, let one of your resolutions be to keep your little one as safe as possible in […]
5 Calming Nursery Colors That Soothe Baby
What color should I put in the nursery? Will it be too bright or bold? When preparing your new baby’s nursery, one of the big decisions to make is the paint color. Instead of picking traditional pink or blue, more parents are looking for colors that add a splash of style and serenity to baby’s […]
Some Good Things That DID Happen in 2020
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 […]
Baby’s Changing Table: The Complete Buying Guide For Parents
One of your first orders of business when becoming a parent is setting up your little one’s nursery and all new parents can count on changing a lot of diapers. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it! The good news is that clean up can be quick and easy if you have a […]
12 Classic Holiday Family Photo Ideas
The holiday season has officially started – decorations are being hung with care and presents will soon be wrapped. It’s also time to plan your annual family photo to share your joyfulness with those nearest and dearest. Taking a great holiday card photo can be challenging, but don’t stress. Here are a dozen classic and […]
5 Tips For Keeping Your Baby Warm On Cold Nights
One of the most common challenges faced by all mothers is to keep their little ones warm and safe during the cold days and nights. According to Stanford Children’s Health, babies are not as adaptable as adults to temperature change and can lose heat rapidly, as much as four times more Thermoregulation is a process […]
Colgate Supports Helping Babies Sleep Safely
Every year 3,600 infants die due to sleep-related deaths Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. Of those, about 90 percent of SIDS cases occur before baby hits the 6-month mark. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the […]
How to Throw A Beautiful Virtual Baby Shower
When you are coming up with ideas for your favorite mom-to-be’s baby shower, a global pandemic (and the social distancing that comes with it) may need to be part of your plan. Fortunately, celebrating a mom-to-be doesn’t require in-person interaction – there’s plenty of celebrating that can be done behind a computer or smartphone screen […]
5 Tips For New Parents During Baby Safety Month
September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate 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 […]
Calling All Moms – Are You Okay?
It’s not just you – the pandemic has raised stress for all parents and anxiety is at an all-time high. Varying levels of social distancing orders are still in place, which has resulted in closed daycares, new back to school challenges and virtual workplaces. Parents now have to find ways to keep their kids […]
2020 Back to School: New Challenges for Parents
While summer is still coming to a close in some parts of the country, many states are already gearing up for a new school year. Back to school can be stressful at the best of times, but after a spring of remote learning amid the Covid-19 spread, sending our little ones back to the classroom […]
Becoming a Parent During COVID-19
We are surrounded by images of blissful motherhood on social media, TV and in magazines. But many new mothers experience some distressing feelings after giving birth. That’s normal because the responsibilities of being a new parent are both tough … and exhausting. Fathers are also at risk of depression after the birth of a baby, […]
How to Talk with Kids About Traumatic Events
We understand parents are worried about the mental wellbeing of their family. In these trying times, it’s especially important for children to feel seen, supported and heard. As our kids grapple with feelings of confusion and big questions, they need us now more than ever. To help you have difficult conversations, we’re sharing tips from […]
Summer 2020: How To Make The Most Of It
Your calendar is probably peppered with canceled vacations, shuttered pools and closed playgrounds. However, summer is not completely canceled! This time of year is meant to be spent with friends and loved ones, both relaxing and having fun. We’ve rounded up the best ways to make the most of it to help combat boredom […]