Montessori Simplified: Why Use a Floor Bed?

Whenever I post anything about the floor bed on Instagram, I get all kinds of incredulous questions, and I have always been a little hesitant to talk about it because I know sleep can be kind of a controversial topic.

However, over the past few months of experiencing what sleep is like without a regular bed for Ignatius, and as we begin transitioning him to a floor bed once again, I am really aware of the differences between using sleep containment devices and the freedom of the floor bed. Especially when it comes to our mindset as parents.

I thought it would be helpful to explore why Montessori families opt for a floor (or low-to-the-floor) bed.