The idea behind a montessori floor bed is in line with the general principles of the montessori method.
Montessori floor bed for baby.
There is a specific basket called a cestina that is recommended by the montessori community that i will go into detail in a later posting.
This allows children to go to sleep and wake up independently.
Around the age of 2 months or when the baby is a few weeks old is the ideal time to transition to the floor bed.
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Often kiddos with floor beds get off their bed in the night only to get back on when they get sleepy or they fall asleep on the floor nearby.
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We started using a floor bed because i liked the idea that it promoted independence and self regulation.
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When baby wakes up he can play on his own in his totally baby proofed room.
Unlike cribs which leave babies dependent on caretakers to decide on their sleeping and waking patterns floor beds enable freedom of movement independence and mobility.
Before the birth of your baby prepare a basket and a floor bed.
Some people those dedicated to the montessori approach from the time their child is born might use a bassinet for their baby during the first few weeks of their life.
Since montessori promotes freedom of movement floor beds can be a great practical way to practice montessori at home.
Here s the montessori newborn baby space i prepared when zoey s sister sophia was born four years later.
It s easy to personalize a floor bed to incorporate your child s favorite pretend play themes and design an adorable bedroom.
Floor beds are simply children s beds that are low to the ground and don t have any bars preventing little ones from getting in or out of bed.
For this reason a floor bed is preferable to a crib since a crib restricts movement and limits independence.
Preparing a montessori newborn baby space at home.
A portable basket is excellent for newborns cozy and safe for the baby convenient for mom.
Instead of using a crib many montessori families choose to equip their baby or toddler s room with a floor bed.
Make sure the bed is not directly adjacent to an air vent or radiator.
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Here s the montessori newborn baby space in my daughter and son in law s home for my grandson caleb born 3 months after sophia.
My baby space includes a floor bed update.
Why we chose a montessori floor bed.