The Importance of Skin-to-Skin With Baby
Skin-to-skin contact, also called kangaroo care, provides a bundle of benefits for both mother and baby, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). As a new parent, you’re always there to hold baby tight, whether they’re crying or just want to cuddle. Your warm embrace makes them instantly feel better, and we can all […]
Choosing the Safest Crib Mattress: The Complete Buying Guide For Parents
A quality crib mattress plays an important role in ensuring that your baby sleeps safely and soundly. As parents, we will do anything to protect and bring comfort to our new bundle of joy. A quality crib mattress not only makes bedtime something to look forward to, but it also ensures safety while sleeping. Colgate […]
5 Ways To Get An Overtired Baby To Sleep
New parents quickly learn that one of the most important things to avoid is letting mommy and daddy’s little angel get overtired. Overtired babies are hard to calm down and have a harder time staying soundly asleep once they are finally settled. Getting an overtired baby to sleep is probably one of the most common […]
New Parent Checklist: How To Baby-Proof Before Baby Comes Home
When you bring your newborn home for the first time – between feedings, naps and sleep schedules – things are going to move quickly. So it’s very important to make sure the house is safely set up for their grand arrival. In fact, the best time for baby proofing your home is at least three […]
Traveling with Babies & Children During COVID-19
There was a point, soon after the coronavirus pandemic first hit America, when we all probably wondered if we’d ever travel again. As the months went by, the desire to get out and explore has only grown and many people are reconsidering what’s possible in terms of safely traveling and vacationing this year. While safety […]
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 […]