La Montessori philosophy it's based on promote the independence and autonomy of the child. So that you can develop and discover the world through your own experiences. For this to be possible, it is necessary to adapt the house so that the child has accessible objects such as the bed. Unlike traditional beds, which tend to be of a certain height and require a safety barrier, Montessori beds are at ground level.
Among the many advantages of this type of children's bed, the main one is that the little one has the possibility to get up and down freely from his bed without danger of falling. This gives the child security and helps him at bedtime, since he loses the fear of falling and the feeling of excess protection that is achieved with protective barriers. Are you thinking of a Montessori bed for your child? These are the characteristics and advantages that you will find in this type of furniture.
What are Montessori beds
On the one hand, it is a new concept of decoration, since it leaves the most traditional bedrooms destined for the little ones of the house. But on the other hand, and the most important, is that it is a series of very low beds. This means that getting on or off them is not an impediment. So the little ones feel more independent and won't yell for their parents all the time. As we mentioned at the beginning, you will say goodbye to all kinds of protection that the most common beds had. They will be more comfortable and you will be calmer without ensuring their safety!
What is special about Montessori beds?
Well, we have already seen that his style is something special compared to what we were used to. But it is that in addition, we can say that they also carry more special benefits that you should know first-hand:
- The child will have more freedom of movement.
- As a direct consequence of this, they will look more independent.
- It is very comfortable for your rest.
- They will avoid crying first thing in the morning, because they will be the ones who can get up without any problem and without having to wait for you.
- You can use them for several years in a row. Since they are in endless sizes and shapes.
- They occupy less than a conventional bed thanks to that effect of being at ground level.
- As it can be used from the baby's first months, you can invest in them and forget about cribs.
Montessori bed features
The main characteristic of Montessori beds is that they are evolutionary, that is, they adapt as the child grows. Always respecting the maxim of offering autonomy and independence to the child, but with the ability to adapt to the new needs of the child as it grows. Starting practically at ground level, where the child can easily get in and out of bed.
As your child grows, you can place a bed higher, but as long as it allows him to access it himself. With this type of furniture, your child will be able to sleep in his own bed from practically 4 months of age. That is, you can move your child from the mini crib or the co-sleeping crib to the child's own bed, so that he will learn to sleep alone from a very young age.
Advantages of evolutionary beds
As we already anticipated, the main advantage of Montessori beds is that it promotes autonomy, independence and decision-making on the part of the child. By having the ability to get in and out of your bed easily, learn to lie on it when sleepy on your own initiative. In addition, you will be calmer when your child is in his bed since the danger of him falling to the floor is minimal and if he does, he will hardly be damaged since the bed is practically on the floor.
Today the offer in Montessori beds is very complete, you can choose from many options the one that best suits your needs. In addition to being visually beautiful beds, they are very easy to adapt, comfortable and perfect furniture for children to start exploring the world from their own bed.
How to make a bed in this style
If you are a little handy and have time, you can always create your own bed. It is true that for this, it is always a good idea to check the materials that we are going to use. The wood in the form of planks will be the main ones but also the main tools to be able to give it the necessary cuts as well as the screws to adjust each one of them so that it becomes the bed we expect. First we will make the structure, along with the base where the mattress will go. Then you can shape it as it happens in a video like this. The satisfaction of having made it with your hands will be one of the joys that you will take with you!