Except as otis s birth got closer i struggled to see how it could work.
Montessori toddler bedroom setup.
The montessori education method was developed in the early 1900s by italian physician and educator maria montessori.
While most traditional nurseries include a crib when a baby or toddler is young the montessori nursery means placing a bed on the floor.
Before otis was born i had his floor bed in this exact location in caspar s room.
I am concerned with how it will work with floor beds and a baby and toddler in the same room.
Of course a toddler s needs are much different than an infant s.
When it comes to design montessori is all about creating a beautiful space that promotes independence and child choice.
As you build out your montessori bedroom weigh other practical ways your child might use the room.
My husband and i are ttc and our now 14 month old is in a montessori type room.
For example instead of dresser drawers that are tall and tough to see into try a lower rail in their closet or cubbies that contain their socks and shirts.
Lighting should be soft and warm with minimal glare.
Place soft rug.
I couldn t completely baby proof caspar s room.
Turn your toddler s space into a safe and independent learning environment with these tips for creating a fun and educational montessori bedroom.
Colors and lighting in a montessori bedroom the montessori bedroom is typically neutral in color painted white or in muted natural tones.
There s no one way to create a montessori inspired room so feel free to follow your toddler s interests and preferences when it comes to choosing a color palette or theme.
Aiming for child sized furniture reduces anxiety and lets your little one feel free to explore and learn.
Set up get ready stations.
We had some difficulty since we introduced the floor bed to gabriel at 10 months and i wanted to avoid that by starting earlier with our second.
Set up a workstation by adding one or multiple tiny tables.
Think low and scale down furniture for your child s bedroom.
What s a montessori bedroom you ask.
Freedom of movement promoting independence child empowerment and some feel that a floor bed is a more respectful choice for the child than a crib.
Guiding principles for creating a montessori toddler room.
It s a space where everything is within a child s reach and designed to cater to and foster his personal growth.
These hues promote a sense of calm allowing vibrant objects like toys photographs and artwork to draw baby s attention.
I set out looking for some inspiration to help get me started and stumbled across a few montessori style toddler rooms.
I have always wanted my two children to sleep in the same room to share a bedroom.
She believed that every child from the moment of birth onward is filled with an enormous potential to learn and thrive far more than most adults can even imagine.