Montessori bed on Pinterest

Here is the Woodly's Montessori floor bed board on Pinterest

The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Maria Montessori. This method is practiced in approximately 20,000 schools worldwide, serving children from birth to eighteen years old. [1] The Montessori pedagogy is based on independence, freedom of choice of their education (coded within limits) and on respect for the natural development of physical, psychological and social development of the child.

Woodly Bed and Breakfast - Parma

You know that i really like Woodly, its products, its philosophy, have now opened a Bed and Breakfast, of course I rushed to try it. Fantastic, beautiful and comfortable, with outstanding service.
"La Locanda di Woodly" is located in an old stone house on the most beautiful Parma hills.
It is in north Italy  only 25 km from Parma . Our B&B is also close to art towns like Cremona, Mantova, Milano in one day trip.
I highly recommend it.

La Locanda di Woodly

La Locanda di Woodly

Montessori floor beds and beautiful hanging cradles

Choosing the perfect crib for your baby can be a challenge given all of the options now available, from hammocks and co-sleepers to cribs galore. Since a newborn will be spending a large portion of his life sleeping, it’s important to find a piece of furniture that is free of toxic chemicals, comfortable, and as environmentally friendly as possible. Italian-based company, Woodly crafts beautiful hanging cradles, cribs, and Montessori floor beds from PEFC-certified wood, toxin free varnishes and glues, and natural textiles. For every piece that is purchased, Woodly will plant a tree with the child’s name which can be monitored through a personal webpage.

Based in the hills of Parma, Woodly takes their commitment to sustainability very seriously. All of the wood they use is certified as ethically harvested, and water-based glues, beeswax, and paints keep their pieces free of dangerous fumes. Their facility uses electricity from 100 percent renewable sources and has been renovated to achieve maximum efficiency standards.
They currently offer three designs for their line of baby furniture. The Roll is s suspended cradle that allows the bed to gently swing. Four cotton ropes attached to a ring allow for easy setup, and once outgrown can be converted as storage for the child’s room. The Pluma cradle consists of a soft bed mounted on strong wooden legs. Its mattress is made from cotton and spelt husks for comfortable and chemical-free rest. The Montessori cot for older children rests on the floor and resembles a hand-crafted race car. Easy to climb in and out of, the bed is great for nap time or play.

All of Woodly’s furniture is available for order on their official website. Prices range from about $529-$732. Harkening back to the days of fine craftsmanship and quality materials, the company strives to make long-lasting and multi-purpose furnishings that can be handed down through generations instead of tossed into the landfill.

Montessori floor bed

Montessori Cot

And after the crib when your baby will be bigger, a Montessori style cot, for complete freedom. The child can come and go easily from the couch, but the side walls prevent possible falls at night. Constructed in solid beech, with interlocking joints, without glue.
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Buy or not to buy.....green furniture

The typical excuses to not buy organic furniture usually its high price or low range compared to conventional furniture. However, more and more companies offer all kinds of furniture friendly environment at affordable prices.
The eco-furniture production is not limited to a few family businesses or craft, a sign that consumers are increasingly demanding products with the "green"label. For example, the Swedish multinational Ikea recently introduced several models of recycled wood, as the corner sofa "Jarbo", the rocker "Ellan", or kitchen carts "Bekvam" or "FÖRHÖJA".

Meanwhile, the Internet allows contact with many shops selling all sorts of furniture, either from wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or non-toxic materials such as bamboo or sustainable, and competitive prices.

The examples are numerous, and in some cases, very curious, that will delight consumers and environmentalists original: Wooden benches made ​​from a wine barrel from"VivaTerra"; pine sofas with FSC seal of  Greener Lifestyles, modular furniture for stereos and televisions of  Legaré Furniture; bamboo bedroom  Crate & Barrel; maple cribs low toxicity of  Pacific Rim or travel bassinet Radiata pine of  Toads & Tulips,  and many more within the reach of a mouse click.

Eco Friendly Cradle

Eco Friendly Cradle

Roll is a cradle meant to be hung. Four strong cotton ropes join together in a central ring connected to a hook on the ceiling or to an expressly built stand. Hanging up the cradle makes it swing not just in one direction: movements become soft and random, similar to the child’s movements inside it's mother belly.
Produced by Woodly Eco Friendly design