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Montessori Floor Bed
Matt and I have definitely decided to go the Montessori floor bed route rather than get a crib because the idea resonates with us for a couple different reasons:… Read More- We’re eager to help our child develop independence, and a floor bed is designed to do just that. The entire room is designed to be as safe as a crib would be (it’s usually closed off from the rest of the house with a secure gate). That way, when the child wakes up, s/he can simply start playing in his/her room.
- Buying a mattress rather than a crib + a mattress helps us save money and is better for the environment
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Portable Breastfeeding Station
My dear friend, Carolyn, explained to me the importance of having water bottles on hand to rehydrate oneself, as well as snacks, books, etc. to make breastfeeding more comfortable and to fit in some self-care. When I first heard from mothers that breastfeeding happens all over the house, I thought about setting up “breastfeeding stations” in a couple different rooms.… Read MoreAlthough I love the idea in theory, once I started thinking about what it would mean to put a breastfeeding station in the baby’s room, the living room, and our bedroom, I started to like the idea less and less. The main problem is that our house is tiny (like
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December: Reflection & Rejuvenation
From the Nikki McClure CalendarWow. We are officially heading into the last month of 2010. I think this marks the end of a decade. It’s strange to me how I can compartmentalize so much of my life chapters according to the decades. The ’80s were my childhood. The ’90s were high school and college. The ’00s started with my career, took me on a self-subsidized sabbatical, and connected me with my life partner. And now the next decade marks the beginning of my journey as a parent and the wholehearted pursuit of some of my bigger dreams related to building community and revolutionizing education.… Read MoreOkay, I won’t go too
