Montessori infant room

Ideas and resources for using Montessori mobiles for newborns; perfect for parents and caregivers of babies!

Last week I published Montessori At Home - Birth to Six Months which included activities to try at home. Today I'm following up with some examples of Montessori style movement areas for children from birth to six months. All of these areas are Montessori style or Montessori-inspired. Most of these are designed by parents not teachers, all of them are in real homes with real budgets and real constraints. There may be some aspects that are not perfectly Montessori, but that is what makes these…

When designing an environment for the infant, it is designed to help facilitate self-care, and encourage the child to be independent at an early age. Everything in the environment should have a purpose, with the goal to provide opportunities to achieve development and follow the urge of human tenden

The Montessori-inspired Baby Registry I wish I had. I spent A LOT of time researching the best items before welcoming Yitzchak and yet I still made A LOT of mistakes. This list is especially good for you if you are interested in practicing Montessori at home as I have some less standard items (see

A look at our Montessori movement area and a discussion on movement area essentials.

We would love to have another child so Montessori infant rooms are still very much on my mind. If you are preparing for the birth of a baby or setting up an infant room here are a few ideas and suggestions. The Child The child is in the Symbiotic Period (the first 6-8 weeks). The child spends most of their time feeding or sleeping and for me, the focus of this time was building a relationship with my infant. While the environment is still important, my focus was on caregiving, handling and…

Using a Montessori floor bed with your infant, toddler and even twins is possible! You will want to know the meaning behind the Montessori floor bed! This post will share with you the reason Montessori recommends floor beds, answer some common questions and share with you my experience in using a Montessori floor bed with twins. Many people ask about falling off of the bed, the safety of a floor bed, and if it really works! I am here to say yes it does work and is a very safe option!

We don't use a crib for our baby...here's why! + 9 things to know before trying a montessori floor bed for your baby

A week or so before Christmas we visited Ikea. For the first time - ever. While being overwhelmed in so many ways I loved looking at all of their items which would be useful for a Montessori home. Obviously at a good price point. I haven't tried all of these items, but here are some of my suggestions and ideas for a Montessori home for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. FURNITURE Kallax Shelving Unit - Placed horizontally would work for infant/young toddler shelves. Poäng Children's…

Baby proofing a Montessori nursery is essential to your baby's safety. Follow these suggestions to know what you should be aware of when it comes time to baby proofing your Montessori Nursery. Considering cords, outlet covers, furniture, the floor and more! You will also learn more about the 4 areas in a Montessori nursery. You'll want to read this blog post to get all the tips for creating a safe environment for your baby. These recommendations will ensure your babies safety!