Tips for incorporating a trundle bed in a Montessori children's room

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Trundle bed in a Montessori bedroom?

In the field of education, the Montessori method continues to appeal to both parents and children. This approach consists of encouraging creativity and autonomy in children by allowing for a certain freedom. To apply this method, the use of certain furniture and elements can make all the difference and make it even easier to implement. Beyond the famous floor-level house bed, there are other possibilities to adapt and it is entirely possible to integrate a trundle bed in a Montessori child's bedroom.

What is the Montessori method?

💡 The Montessori method is often described as an alternative education method. Established by Dr. Maria Montessori in the 20th century, it now appeals to many parents who wish to opt for a different way of educating their children. It is a gentle learning approach that develops self-confidence and autonomy, while respecting the child's rhythm.

The Montessori method can be applied from birth. It particularly allows for prioritizing the child's needs during development, adapting during certain sensitive periods of childhood, offering appropriate activities, learning through the senses, and encouraging the child to be independent. To make the implementation of this method easier for parents, furniture and objects have been created for this purpose. Today, we can therefore set up what is called a Montessori bedroom at home.

What is the role of the bed in this learning method?

The Montessori bed plays a central role in applying the method. Indeed, it allows the child to gain autonomy in all sleep-related moments, both at night and during naps. It has the distinctive feature of being close to the floor so that even the smallest children can get up and go to bed independently. The child can thus access the rest of their room spaces as they wish when it's time to get up. Most often, the Montessori bed is therefore a very low bed base, and the trend is towards a wooden house-like structure just above it, but this isn't the only option.

The house bed isn't the only option

The Montessori house bed isn't the only option. Indeed, while it's the model that most often illustrates the furniture used in the room for applying the method, there are other possibilities. Some guides suggest simply installing a floor mattress. However, this is a process that can lack hygiene for the child. They can be more easily exposed to dust on the floor, and there's no air circulation between the mattress and the floor, which can create moisture.

Incorporating a trundle bed in a Montessori bedroom

If you prefer to opt for a trundle bed in your child's room but want to apply the Montessori method, it is entirely possible to combine both. This will provide you with additional sleeping space.

What is a trundle bed?

💡 If you're wondering what a trundle bed is, it's simply a bed that hides another one. A 90x190 trundle bed is therefore a single bed that has a drawer containing a second pull-out bed. Using a 90x200 trundle bed or 90x190 is very simple. Just open the drawer to reveal the second bed. Most often, it can be raised using retractable feet. This is perfect for when your child wants to invite friends or cousins for sleepovers.

You can of course opt for a wooden trundle bed. Robust and durable, it can even be made from PEFC certified wood. You can also choose furniture made from panels with low formaldehyde content, as well as solvent-free paint and varnish. Choose made in France if you want to ensure you're opting for quality furniture.

How can it be adapted to the Montessori method?

Integrating a trundle bed in a Montessori bedroom is entirely possible. If your child can get in and out of their trundle bed without difficulty, they don't need a floor-level bed for the Montessori method to be applied. You can also opt for a 90x190 trundle bed with a small step stool to facilitate access or put a foam floor mat right next to it to raise the floor level and take no risks in case of falls. In short, there are many solutions to install a children's trundle bed and make it a Montessori bed that your child can get in and out of independently.

Moreover, it's entirely possible to opt for a low trundle bed like our OLGA 90x200 trundle bed for example.

What other elements should be installed to promote the application of the Montessori method?

If you want to create a Montessori bedroom, there are other furniture elements that can be installed in your child's room such as:

  • The Montessori mirror: this is a low mirror with a support bar to allow little ones to see themselves.
  • The Montessori bookshelf: here too, the goal is for the child to easily access their belongings such as toys or books.
  • The Montessori wardrobe: the child can freely choose what they will wear and dress themselves.
  • The Montessori learning tower: it can be used throughout the house to reach the height of a table, sink, or worktop.

There are many possibilities, it's up to you to choose the items that seem most useful at home!

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