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The Montessori floor bed is exactly what it sounds like: a bed on the floor! The bed should be within the child's reach and at their level, whether it be a fancy bed or a mattress on the floor.

Are Montessori beds good for toddlers?

January 14th, 2022

The Montessori floor bed is exactly what it sounds like: a bed on the floor! The bed should be within the child’s reach and at their level, whether it be a fancy bed or a mattress on the floor. The unique feature of a Montessori bed is not the bed itself, but the concept surrounding it. You can empower your child with a floor bed by allowing them to make decisions on their own and trusting them to grow from their own experiences. Continue reading “Are Montessori beds good for toddlers?” »

Have you noticed how trendy it is to put garlands in the baby's room? You can make personalized models with the child's name, colored, with prints, in a single tone, and more. You can nail the garlands on the wall or even in the cot. The cool thing about garlands is that in addition to giving personality to the baby's room, they make the room more fun and give life to the environment.

By Carlos in DIY & Crafts,Inspire Me

How to Create a Nursery Garland to Hang in Your Child’s Bedroom?

January 13th, 2022

Have you noticed how trendy it is to put garlands in the baby’s room? You can make personalized models with the child’s name, colored, with prints, in a single tone, and more. You can nail the garlands on the wall or even in the cot. The cool thing about garlands is that in addition to giving personality to the baby’s room, they make the room more fun and give life to the environment. Continue reading “How to Create a Nursery Garland to Hang in Your Child’s Bedroom?” »

Storybooks, fairytales, and games are great for encouraging reading and development in children. However, there are so many options that it is difficult to think of a way to leave them all accessible to the little ones and still in order. With that in mind, we've separated some ideas to organize the books in the little room.

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

How do you organize a lot of children’s books?

January 11th, 2022

We all want our kids to love books. Reading to your kids at bedtime can be a wonderful bonding experience. It’s one of those activities that makes you pat yourself on the back and feel like you’ve finally nailed it as a parent. Imagine yourself as the best mother the world has ever known, patiently reading and encouraging cognitive development. Continue reading “How do you organize a lot of children’s books?” »

For children, learning to read is a moment that marks the beginning of new discoveries and possibilities. That is why it is fundamental that the school, together with the family, encourages the habit of reading in children from the early school years.

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

Why are books important for a child’s development?

January 11th, 2022

Understanding the importance of books and reading in early childhood education is a necessary attitude not only for educators and educational institutions, but parents should also be aware of the benefits gained from the practice of reading. Continue reading “Why are books important for a child’s development?” »

And that's precisely why the Montessori bed needs the baby to be a little older. Until around 2 years old, they are very small and for this time, it is best to bet on a cot, because it is the furniture that offers greater security for them, keeping them in a "controlled environment". Just imagine a baby who is crawling, sleeping in a bed on the floor, without the limitation of the cradle's bars. It ends up making parents even more worried! In the cradle, safety is absolute!

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

What age is appropriate for a Montessori bed?

January 10th, 2022

The Montessori bed is making success! Super cute, beautiful and that generates questions about what is the time to have one of these in your child’s room. The concept of this piece has to do with the Montessori method and has the proposal to offer freedom and autonomy for the little ones. The idea is that he can move with freedom, ease, and safety, within the room and go to other environments of the house. Continue reading “What age is appropriate for a Montessori bed?” »

The rest of children and babies is essential for their proper development, as well as to improve their performance at school. To achieve a proper rest, it is necessary not only to choose a good children's mattress, but also a children's pillow recommended for their age.

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

How to choose a children’s cushion?

January 9th, 2022

The rest of children and babies is essential for their proper development, as well as to improve their performance at school. To achieve proper rest, it is necessary not only to choose a good children’s mattress but also a children’s pillow recommended for their age. This type of pillows for children and babies have specific properties to favour their rest night after night. That is why it is important to pay attention to several factors. Continue reading “How to choose a children’s cushion?” »

We hear so much about the Montessori method in children's rooms that it is difficult to know the right time to start or stop using it. Who has never asked himself "Montessori room, until what age should I use it with my child?

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

What should a Montessori bedroom look like?

January 7th, 2022

We hear so much about the Montessori method in children’s rooms that it is difficult to know the right time to start or stop using it. Who has never asked himself “Montessori room, until what age should I use it with my child? Continue reading “What should a Montessori bedroom look like?” »

Although the idea of a bedroom inspired by the Montessori method is something quite simple, sometimes it is difficult to find inspiration and creativity. So, to make the task of designing and building such a room easier, there are a few basics.

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

What is a Montessori toddler room?

January 6th, 2022

The Montessori method is a form of education developed in the 20th century by Dr. Maria Montessori, whose main objective is to give children exploratory freedom, making them able to interact with everything in their environment in a safe way, which ends up stimulating their growth, development, and independence. Continue reading “What is a Montessori toddler room?” »

This is where the Montessori floor bed comes in! Montessori parents often choose to equip their baby's or toddler's room with a floor bed instead of a crib. Children's floor beds are beds that are low to the ground and don't have bars that prevent them from getting in or out of bed. This allows them to go to sleep and wake up independently.

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Shopping Ideas

The Best Montessori Floor Beds For Your Toddler

January 5th, 2022

As part of the Montessori lifestyle, independence, freedom of choice, and respect for the child are emphasized. Montessori families implement these values by designing a nursery or bedroom that encourages children to explore freely and take charge of their surroundings. Continue reading “The Best Montessori Floor Beds For Your Toddler” »

With it, the child can be more autonomous when getting up, lying down, and moving around, counting on safety. The simple functionality of the concept favours the development of the child, especially because the Montessori bed is also accompanied by playful elements. The indicated is its use from two years. But, how to include the Montessori bed in the decoration of the room? Just keep reading that we will help!

By Carlos in Inspire Me,Parent Room

What is a Montessori bed?

January 4th, 2022

Have you ever heard of the Montessori bed? Well, it is actually more than a bed model: it is a concept, based on the method created by the educator Maria Montessori. The main objective is to encourage the autonomy of the little ones. Therefore, the Montessori bed is very close to the floor. Continue reading “What is a Montessori bed?” »