The first question parents ask when they discover Montessori is almost always the same, you want me to put my baby on the floor to sleep? Without a crib? It sounds wrong at first. Then you start understanding why, and it starts to sound like the most logical thing in the world. The Montessori sleeping … Read more
The first morning after we switched to a floor bed, I woke up panicking. It was 7:30am and my daughter hadn’t cried yet. I grabbed the baby monitor, expecting to find her stuck somewhere or causing chaos. Instead? She was sitting on her mattress, quietly “reading” a book, completely content. I almost cried from joy. … Read more
You’ve got that gorgeous Montessori house bed, but right now, it’s basically a cute wooden box. The good news? That minimalist frame is a blank canvas for your kid’s wildest cozy cottage meets space station dreams. Unlike bulky themed beds, a plain house bed is meant to be personalized. Think of it as a DIY … Read more
Search “Montessori floor bed” and most of what comes up has a full-height fence and a little door with a latch. Look closely and that is not a floor bed. It is a crib that got closer to the ground. Maria Montessori never designed a bed, but she was unusually specific about what a child’s … Read more
Is your little climber trying to escape their crib? Or maybe you’re wondering if it’s time to swap their bassinet for a crib? Transitioning sleep spaces is a big milestone for both kids and parents. But when’s the right time? And how do you make the switch without chaos? Let’s break it down Montessori-style, with a … Read more
A house bed can look perfect in a Pinterest photo and still be completely wrong for your child’s room. The drawers may need more space than expected, the safety rail may sit too low beside the mattress, or the beautiful roof may make an already small bedroom feel crowded. I gathered nine very different wooden … Read more