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The Montessori Baby Bed: what is it?

For several years now, the Montessori method has been at the heart of discussions among young parents and those who support them. Now well-known, it advocates learning through autonomy and listening to the child's desires. It can be applied in a 'classic' environment, but today there is a multitude of furniture and objects that facilitate the implementation of this method at home. Among them, the very popular Montessori bed. So what does this approach consist of? What is a Montessori baby bed? How to use it?

What is the Montessori method?

The Montessori method is an educational approach that was invented by an Italian doctor: Maria Montessori. This approach is based on the idea that each child is unique and has their own innate potential for learning. It therefore aims to promote the development, but also the autonomy of the child through an approach centred on their own needs and entirely personalised. For its implementation, several key principles are to be applied such as:

  • Setting up an adapted environment
  • Maximising the child's autonomy
  • Having specific educational materials

Parents who wish to learn more about this method can discover numerous contents, books or videos on the subject. The aim is often to take the fundamentals of the method and adapt them to your lifestyle or to your child's needs.

Why use the Montessori method?

If the Montessori method is favoured by many parents, but also educational establishments, it's not without reason. Indeed, it helps to promote:

  • The child's overall development
  • Individual learning
  • The development of self-discipline
  • A climate of cooperation and respect
  • Encouraging curiosity
  • Creativity
  • Autonomy
  • Self-confidence

Learn more about applying the Montessori method with your baby.

What is a Montessori bed?

As mentioned earlier, the Montessori method often involves using specific equipment at home that will facilitate its implementation. This is particularly evident in furniture, with the Montessori baby bed for example. It's a bed adapted for young children that allows them to be even more autonomous when it comes to the bedtime and wake-up routine. Initially, using a wooden baby bed will allow baby to sleep safely. You can opt for a wooden baby cot with bars, an evolving wooden bed, or even a wooden baby bed with other materials like the BOSQUE oak baby bed for example.

When your child is old enough, they can use a Montessori wooden baby bed. This is a bed with a mattress very close to the floor so that the child can get up and go to bed autonomously. They no longer have to wait for mum or dad to arrive to get up, but can become more autonomous regarding getting up and going to bed. Most often, it's a wooden bed for baby in a house shape to be even more fun and playful.

Where to find a Montessori bed?

Today, finding a Montessori bed is as easy as finding a wooden baby bed. Indeed, this type of furniture can be found in shops and online stores that offer children's furniture. You will therefore have no trouble choosing a quality Montessori bed whose style matches what you want for your child's room. To do your best, we recommend prioritising furniture that is:

  • Made of PEFC or FSC certified wood
  • Made in France
  • With materials with a low formaldehyde content
  • With water-based paint or varnish
 

By respecting these different criteria, you will have no trouble finding a bed that is environmentally friendly and promotes your baby's well-being.

What age for a Montessori bed?

The question of age for a Montessori wooden baby bed is a bit vague, as it's somewhat up to each parent's discretion. Indeed, there is no specific age for using a Montessori bed, it primarily depends on the child. Most often, the first nights in this type of bed occur between the ages of 18 months and 2 years. Be attentive to your baby's development to offer this type of bedding when you feel they are ready.

What are the other pieces of furniture dedicated to the Montessori method?

The Montessori wooden baby bed in a house shape is the model that the public knows best when it comes to Montessori furniture. However, there are actually a multitude of other pieces of furniture that you can use to support the use of the method such as:

  • The Montessori learning tower: Perfect for involving the youngest in many daily activities such as cooking, washing dishes, etc.
  • The Montessori bookcase: For easy access to books, choosing them, putting them away, etc.
  • The Montessori mirror: It allows baby to discover their own reflection very early on and provides a bar to hold onto.
  • The evolving arch: Which can have several uses such as resting, climbing, testing balance, etc.

Parents can therefore truly design a space adapted to the implementation of this method to promote the development and autonomy of their child.

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