Modern Day Montessori

I'm strongly considering doing a Montessori inspired bedroom for the kids I say inspired, because I am dragging the train table into the room, which is definitely not Montessori. I'm primarily interested in the idea of the floor bed. Now I'm a huge AP fan and James bedshared for 18 months. We know we will bedshare with this baby as well, but I'm curious as to moving the baby earlier into a floor bed.

Here's a great pic of a floor bed from Modern Home. Modern Baby


I love the idea of fostering independence by allowing baby to explore his or her own room. The only problem? It won't be his or her own room. Baby will be sharing with big brother. If anyone out there has experience with a shared Montessori room, I'd love to hear it.

Interested in a Montessori room for your little one?

1. Keep toys and books to a minimum. Place the toys and books you do keep in the room on low shelves, so babies can crawl to them upon waking.

2. Babyproof! Remember baby will be exploring on his or her own.

3. Use a low lying futon mat instead of a crib. Baby can then get in and out of bed on his or her own.