Jenna, For some reason I am just now seeing your comment. The difference here is between placing a child in a restrictive container as oppose to letting them have the freedom of movement and independence needed for optimal development. My understanding is that a non organic mattress should not not be placed directly on the floor, as it is a health hazard because the lack of air makes chemical vapors build up and escape through the top of the mattress, creating a health hazard for the person sleeping on it. Its not at all my intention to be a downer on this thread, just wanted to share my struggles and thoughts. My suggestions is to determine from the start where you would like your child to sleep. Lets see what I tried second time around with my daughter. I do hope this helpful. Jolynn, Yes I would encourage creating a safe floor bed for her, exactly where her crib has been. Now that she is mobile she will crawl out of bed if she doesnt want to nap and lay next to the closed door and cry until I come for her. Ad from shop fabricNfabricgallery Take care. Hi, we are new to Montessori and to the floor bed. Fill out the requested information. I highly recommend it. I can totally understand your concerns. My 6-month-old daughter is using Futon which is even lower than the low bed. My 2 and 3 yr olds sleep on a twin mattress pushed up against our mattress, so its almost like a giant bed. A bonus is that we wont have to transition her out of a crib down the road. For travel if you can have a small futon pad to place on the floor. : ). I didnt want her to be dependent on me, and I didnt want her to cry it out on her own. Not sure how to make it work for sure. In our Montessori home, we use a floor bed with our babies from a pretty young age. Ad from shop PreciousLittleArrows Ive seen other articles suggest that floor beds may not be right for energetic kids like this what do you think? I would continue to be consistent to help him find his healthy routine again. Ad from shop MONCIELHOME RivaIstanbul From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Thanks so much in advance! Now he is crawling, the minute I put him down and leave he climbs out and cries and bangs on the door. He has been on a floor bed for the last 3-4 months. The room should not change much, it really is taking the mattress out of the crib and placing it on the floor. Whatever works for you. Heres how our floor bed journey has gone: When E was a newborn, she slept in a bassinet next to our bed. Sarah, This is unfortunate but sounds like a sleep regression that he will soon grown out of. I would be extremely grateful for any advice. I assure you, you have done nothing wrong but following your instinct and your childs needs. 3DCandleCreations Wow! Any suggestions? I am 35 weeks pregnant and considering about buying a floor bed for my baby. So many questions but I really want to do this safely and informed. I really felt that they got the freedom of movement, both of them started to walk early. There were challenges at times, but eventually he got the routine and things have been working so well for us. By setting up an environment that allows a child to make choices (albeit limited choices that are in his best interest), you are helping him to become more independent, mature, and self-assured. This subreddit is for discussion and questions about the Montessori method. If you do not want your baby to wonder in the entire home I would highly recommend a baby gate, otherwise, if you are ok with closing the door you can do that as well. This comment has been removed by the author. From shop GardenGirlVintage, ad by MurphyCandC Next, we made sure we were dressing Teddy warmly. CubbyTime We also created 2.6 million jobs in the U.S.enough to employ the entire city of Houston, TX! Helen, Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience. There was no sleep struggle and when she was about a year old remember about a week where she was thrilled to realize that she could move freely about if she so desired before falling asleep. Though some people might not like that so a very personal choice. We have been using a mattress on a wooden trundler bed frame. If for some reason he needs boundaries when he sleeps, then by all means give them to him! We turn on her Hatch sound machine and turn out the lights (we use this blackout blind, curtains and blackout drapes for better quality sleep). In the mornings, we go into her room when she wakes, but when she wakes from a nap she sometimes does so happily and will play for a little bit before we go in to get her. Hello Ashley, thank you for your comment and question. If you have a hard time believing that a ten-month-old has the maturity to choose when to nap, youre not alone. I would suggest altering the bedtime routine so that she learns to relax and fall a sleep on her own, this will help with the nighttime waking as well. Some parents choose to simply close the door. As for the safety of the room, make sure there are no cords hanging from blinds or curtains, that electrical outlets are safe and that furniture is secured, in case he wants to start climbing on the bookshelves etc. Hi, as soon as my son could crawl he wakes up before dawn and comes directly to our bedroom. I would advise that the room the floor bed is in, be totally child proofed and that nothing that could suffocate or get in the way of the child breathing properly be placed near their sleeping arrangement, this is true whether using a crib or a floor bed. * Learn to understand your toddler better
What will your baby learn from his experience? To me this doesnt seem to match the whole purpose of having a floor bed in the first place encouraging movement and independence. Her older sister colept and then slept on a floor bed (just intuitively! There is one under his window and soon we are going to need to deal with it. Can I still use the floor bed in our bedroom? I guess it also depends on the climate you live in. My experience (I sleep on a floor bed with my kids) has been that floor beds are warmer due to lower air circulation under them. Children are incredibly resilient and I dont think it would be too much of an issue just a bit confusing. AngelhandicraftIndia The answer can be found by placing the child on a floor bed instead of confining him to a crib. Weve used a floor bed since 4 months old very successfully. Ad from shop MiniaturesByEmy Hello, I have a question regarding the firmness of the mattress for the floor bed. Can I ask what lovey you use? My dear friend Pilar shares with us her experience and understanding of the floor bed. Joy, thank you for sharing your positive experience with the floor bed. You have families who co-sleep and feed during the night; and others who have a schedule and the child sleeps in their own room. From shop VoiledemarieeFR, ad by KinderFrau what if she just cries at the door instead of falling asleep? . In their own room, they realize that night is for sleeping, not nursing, and they develop healthier sleep patterns. My son is 9 weeks old and is sleeping on his floor bed still on his topponcino. this wakes my baby up, and they scream (their for of talking) back and forth for hours. Good news! From shop MiniDeiShop, $128.18 Yan, Thank you for sharing your experience with the floor bed. Thoughts? How can I ensure the baby is safe from the dangers beyond the door without using a crib? But as soon as I lay him in his bed, he would immediately start crying. Required fields are marked *. Here is a sequel to Pilars experience with Zachs floor bed. Let us know how it goes. 5. If he is able to move well I dont think there should be any issue. On the floor bed, the child does not feel imprisoned, so naptime becomes a pleasurable experience instead of an imposition. Would you shut the door or use a baby gate? A well-honed body scheme is essential throughout life to be successful in sports, the arts, most medical specialties, and many other activities. Check out Bedstart.com for some ideas and if you have photos to submit. I would love to be directed to a recourse for how to set up a Montessori environment properly for the odd space we live in. I am expecting my first child, and would like to begin using a floor bed after initially using a bassinet. FREE shipping. http://www.bedstart.com/, Both of my boys are so into floor beds that I decided to start a company selling them! Ad from shop ThreadWed And when nothing else worked, I breastfedhim to sleep. I believe that newborns need to be with their parents, but once they get comfortable with the idea of sleep/wake patterns, it is in everyones best interest to each have their own space this way parents can rekindle their intimacy and baby can develop his independence. Enjoyed nature and my family was the most satisfying! She currently wakes 2-3 times a night. Boundaries need to be set with both of them, except only the older can understand. You are also welcome to book a time to talk more about it. This often gave him tummy pains and we fell into a vicious circle where he couldnt sleep, Id feed him and hed have another sore tummy. Thanks for this post! Most of the time she doesnt become upset, but she is easily soothed when we come in to comfort her if she does. , Erin, Glad you came upon it. He cant sleep on a hotel bed because he moves a lot in his sleep, hed fall off. We also have a tall bookshelf that Id like to use by putting baskets on it so she can eventually access some of her clothes herself. The floor bed does make a lot of sense especially when we want to give our children the freedom.. At this point a crib mattress is fine and should be for another year or two. I do not believe in letting them cry it out. RusticSoulWoodworks document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Voila Montessori 2022 Privacy Policy|Terms and Conditions. Free 44-page PDF of Montessori activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, 3. Would be have to make some sort of gate or I guess that defeats the purpose. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). I moved Zach to his own bedroom after 1 month, but I have friends who have placed a floor bed on the floor of their room. Renee, Your son sounds like he is definitely ready to have his own floor bed. Do what works best for your family! I have a question concerning sleeping sacks The pediatrician recommends using one until 12 months of age!! I would definitely put your younger one on the floor bed. Otherwise, she would keep mostly quiet and have a rest, feeling secure close to me. I should add she is crawling and getting around pretty well now. Ad from shop MiniDeiShop We took down the picture frames when we shifted the furniture and didnt have a new spot for them. I would rather have it set up where it is going to be for years to come. We currently have a babyletto glider in her nursery. During these times, there could be wakeful nights and irregular sleep times. From shop Starcovedesign, $157.98 She has never gotten hurt while in her room or on her floor bed. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the floor bed. Take a look at my Pinterest for some ideas. I want to get a full size mattress right away so as not to have to change the frame and mattress later. How do you combine a floor bed with nursing a young baby during the nights. It may not be an issue for you, but one I didnt have to face as sleeping bags just werent so available. Rebecca, so glad you the information was useful. Im always trying to understand some of the childhood diagnoses and today Im sharing a very informative conversation I had with Dr. Its always a pleasure to meet parents with the same shared experience.