Montessori newborn nursery

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.

Many ideas and resources for preparing a Montessori baby space at home for newborns up to approximately 2 months old; perfect for baby parents and caregivers.

Image source: Belle + Beau I've written a lot about the Montessori floor bed and I get asked this question via email, so perhaps it's time to discuss and get your ideas! Where does a Montessori newborn sleep? Caspar (my first child) slept in a crib until he was around six months old then he transitioned to a floor bed. When he was born I didn't know anything about Montessori, and sadly I knew very little about children. When Otis was born I tried him in a crib (with one side open against our…

How to do Montessori at home with your baby from newborn stage to 3 months old. Learn how to set up a Montessori home from the start.

Whether you are already well-versed in Montessori principles or just beginning to learn about this enriching educational approach, ahead we'll cover everything you need to know when designing a Montessori-inspired nursery that captures the essence of Montessori living.

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…

One of the most important aspects of Montessori in the newborn stage is understanding the Symbiotic Period (the first 6-8 weeks of life). In this period the infant learns to trust the outside world by having their needs met, being held close, and having warm contact. The infant will use their senses to connect with their caregivers through points of reference - our voice, scent, the feeling of being held close and hearing our heartbeat. We also learn to care for the child while being…

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

Nature inspired lampshades with animal illustrations and botanical patterns, perfect for lighting woodland nurseries or kids playrooms! All designed and handmade in Ceridwen Hazelchild’s Cotswold studio. Compliment botanical decor with a patterned drum lampshade, or brighten a woodland nursery with a one of these fully