Equipmentįrame out the size of the mattress you will be using with the 2×6 boards then screw them together. It’s a great way to save money and use up some wood that you have on the property. We did the same thing when we made our scrap wood garden beds and potato planters. How to make a DIY Montessori floor bedįor this bed frame we used scrap wood that we had on hand. There are even extra creative bed frames that are designed in the shape of a house or tent frame. Others have the frame mentioned above but have a slatted rails like a crib. You have the design that we did with a simple frame around the mattress to elevate it a bit and keep it from sliding around. There simple designs more creative designs. If you search on Pinterest you will find a bunch of different designs for a montessori bed frame. Different ways to make a DIY Montessori floor bed It’s a great way to keep an eye on your baby without constantly popping in and out of the room. If she wakes up and starts crying I can easily hear her with an adjustable sound volume. The one I have has infra red night vision and a built in thermometer so I can easily keep tabs on how cool or warm the room is. This is a camera that is left in the room and the caretaker has the hand held wireless monitor with video and sound. I would also recommend using a baby monitor to keep a close eye on them while they sleep. HERE is a good website on baby proofing your child’s room. Also removing any house plants out of their reach. Otherwise use a door with a door knob lock that the child is not able to open. Wires from lamps or other electrical units should be removed or securely concealed or covered on the wall so they can not be played with.īaby gates should be used in doorways where the child may be able to easily roam the house unsupervised. Dressers and cabinets should be anchored to the wall to prevent falling on top of the child if the child pulls up on it. Small objects should be removed from the bedroom and outlets should be covered. You should remove any objects that could be a choking hazard or be a potential harm to the child. Baby Safe SpaceĪs with any room in the house you should make the room safe for the child. Overall using a frame will make a nice clean and finished area for your child to sleep and explore. If you have carpets it may not move around quite as much. Not that it’s a deal breaker for me but it’s nice when you get on or off to not have it slip around on your wooden floors. Using a frame will also help to keep the mattress from moving around. It’s not always a bad thing but I don’t want moisture to accumulate under the mattress and create issues. I have an old house that can have cold wood floors and there is a good amount of humidity in our house. This will allow air flow and help prevent moisture from collecting under the mattress. You don’t have to use a frame though it would be better to keep the mattress off the floor. Like mentioned above, this creates an environment where they are able to gain confidence and be independent at their own pace without relying on the caretaker. They won’t be tempted to climb over their crib railing to the floor beneath. It allows for more independent play.Īnother reason, because it’s on the floor they are less likely to fall and hurt themselves. They then don’t have to rely on their caretaker to get them out of their crib to get to what they want. If your child wakes up from their nap they can easily get up and walk or crawl around to play with their toys. Why would you want a Montessori floor bed for your toddler?Ī lot of people are starting to prefer floor beds for their young children to allow them free access of their room. So this allows the child to gain their own confidence and independence at their own pace. This is a child directed method that allows the child to make their own decisions without adult interference. It is a very simple environment and has a nice and real appearance. Organized in such a way that everything has a reason and helps provide development for the child. The Montessori method is an environment that is neat and tidy. I’ll show you how we did just this in one afternoon. You can buy the frame already made or you can grab some scrap lumber and throw one together. This is essentially a crib or twin mattress placed on the floor in a bed frame. Montessori floor beds are becoming quite popular in children’s bedrooms. Here is a quick DIY Montessori Floor Bed frame.
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