A Minimalist Approach to a Montessori Style Room
If you are a first-time mom, congratulations! Let me also tell you that most of what you think you need, you don’t. I encourage you to spend that money on books, courses, holistic treatments, and really nutritious food, to ultimately prepare you for the birth of your dreams.
Every mama wants a beautiful space for their baby, it’s what the science folks call “nesting.” It is a real instinct, and it comes pretty quickly. So let me help you curate your baby’s space, on a budget, with minimalist, quality items. A Montessori style room means you set up the space for a child’s height, create a space for independence, keep it orderly, and keep it minimal.
Playmat - In true Montessori fashion, independent play is key. Having these playmats down in my daughter’s room allows her to move about freely. She’s rolling and sitting up, so the cushion helps her while learning in these areas. When she is bigger and crawling, learning to stand and walk, it will be even more important.
Floor mirrors - Mirrors are another important facet in Montessori. Allowing baby to see herself move and engage with herself supports cognitive and physical development. These mirrors from Amazon are in 4 pieces, shatter-proof, and adhesive-backed if you wish to mount them to the wall.
Artwork - I found the cutest children’s artist on Etsy and decided to get a few prints and frame them myself. The frames are with plastic over glass so that it keeps your little one safe. You’ll notice the art is hung low - so that your child can see it.
Cubby - I got mine at Target. I’ve linked a similar style from Amazon. The basics of the cubby are so that your child can reach the toys easily and it is kept organized and tidy with just a few toys out.
Floor Mattress - Montessori is big on floor mattresses and having your child be able to get it and out of bed easily and freely. This speaks more to toddler age; however, we had a mattress to spare so I added it to her room.
Small toy basket - I was able to thrift my basket for $5 at the Salvation Army. If you can get any of these items second-hand, I recommend it. However, here is a link to a simple basket for the toys you want accessible that day.
Small bookshelf - This one on Amazon is pretty great. It holds a lot of books and can be reached easily when your little one is moving about.
Those are my basics for curating a Montessori-style environment for your little one. You can also image search Montessori rooms and get some ideas there. The idea of having everything child-sized and accessible to your little one is such a great idea. It will foster independence, curiosity, and freedom to explore.
Here’s to Holistic,
Megan
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