In a Montessori home, the movement area is simply a safe, open space on the floor where your baby can move freely: a firm mat, a low mirror, and room to stretch, roll and reach. Instead of bouncers and seats, your baby spends time on their back and tummy, discovering their own body at their own pace. These articles explain how to set up this space following Montessori principles, how tummy time can feel gentle rather than a battle, and how to support natural movement from the very first weeks.
If you spend time around new parents, you will quickly hear about tummy time. Pediatricians recommend it, parenting books mention it, and suddenly it can feel like something you should be doing all the time. I remember those first weeks after my baby was born as a blur of feeding, changing nappies, and trying to
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When people imagine a Montessori baby room, they often picture a beautifully prepared nursery filled with special furniture and carefully chosen materials. In reality, Montessori looks much simpler. The baby’s environment is less about buying specific things and more about creating calm spaces that support movement, observation, and gradual independence. Rather than creating the perfect
