Big Boy Bed
I am trying something new with Tristan. He has not been sleeping well, so I did some research and decided to put a twin mattress on the floor in his nursery. A gate is across the hallway so he can only get to my bedroom. His nursery and my bedroom are 100% childproof so I know he is safe if he gets up at night. Plus I am a super light sleeper. It seems to be working out.
Another reason I decided to try this was I have been studying the Montessori way of learning. They believe: “A bed should be one which the baby can get in and out of on his own as soon as he is ready to crawl. The first choice is an adult twin bed mattress on the floor. Besides being an aid to development, this arrangement does a lot to prevent the common problem of crying because of boredom or exhaustion. It helps to think of this as a whole-room playpen with a baby gate at the doorway and to examine every nook and cranny for interest and safety. If the newborn is going to share a room with parents or siblings we can still provide a large, safe, and interesting environment. Eventually he will explore the whole room with a gate at the door and then gradually move out into the baby-proofed and baby-interesting remainder of the house. These are the beginning stages of independence, concentration, movement, self-esteem, decision-making, and balanced, healthful development of body, mind, and spirit.”
I am so excited to see how this works long term. So far he wakes up and comes and gets me. Maybe one day he will decide to explore and play.
Chrystal
www.everydayoates.blogspot.com
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February 5th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
That’s a great idea to keep the baby from waking you up as soon as they wake up. Those toys on the crib don’t always cut it.
February 5th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
Get post, Jayce who is 13 mo, is not sleeping well lately. Not sure if its teething or what?? He ends up in our bed around 3 am
February 5th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Shanta,
That is about the time Tristan would end up in ours. He could be getting his molars. I am not sure how many teeth he has.
TwinXL,
Tristan loves to explore his room. Its 100% babyproof and I can hear him over the monitor. Plus he can walk to my room. Its so nice to hear him singing and playing in the morning instead of screaming and crying.
March 18th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Wonderful blog, i want to read your blog posts when I can. Is there a way to have these sent to my email and then i can read it when i want to? let me know please.