Value-Grade Birch Montessori Floor Bed

Regular price $469.00
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Color - Finished Birch
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Freedom of movement for little sleepers.

Low beds are a great way to encourage autonomy and freedom in the early developmental stages of your child’s life.

With the Birch Montessori Floor Bed, your child can enter and leave independently, letting them regulate their sleep according to their body's needs. This freedom of movement helps children learn about physical boundaries and develop spatial awareness while staying safe thanks to the bed's low height.

What makes this floor bed different from a mattress on the ground? This toddler bed is low but still lifts the mattress from the ground to stop mildew from growing!

This product is Value-Grade. That means it is made with parts that don't usually meet our aesthetic standards or are of older models.  All Value-Grade sales are final, there are no returns. Read more about Value-Grade.
Parts that are structurally sound will not be eligible for returns, including bed slats.
Holds adults
Accessible to small children
Adjustable

Dimensions

Full-size Crib / Toddler Frame
Overall: 54"L x 29"W x 11"H
Mattress: 52"L x 28"W


Twin Frame
Overall: 77"L x 40"W x 12"H
Mattress: 75"L x 38"W


Full-size Frame 
Overall: 77"L x 55"W x 12"H
Mattress: 75"L x 54"W

 

Bed Slats are 2.5"-3" apart

Bed Sides

 
 
1 Low + 1 High Side is for beds arranged with a side against the wall. Put the high side next to the wall to help prevent wedging for children who roll in their sleep. If you arrange your bed with the head against the wall instead of a side, we recommend two Low Sides unless you plan to move it against the wall at some point.
 
2 Low Sides is ideal for beds arranged with the head of the bed against a wall. The Low Side has a wide entry point that goes along the entire side of the bed. Children will be able to climb in and out of bed safely in order to engage with their surroundings.
 

Scooped Sides shorten the entry point for children to climb off and on. Some parents find this helps for children who are attached to the support that their crib provides.

The Scoop Right Side has a high section on the left side and a scooped entrance on the right side. The child will sleep with their head by the high side with their feet by the scooped entrance.
The Scoop Left Side has a high section on the right side and a scooped entrance on the left side. The child will sleep with their head by the high side with their feet by the scooped entrance.
 
Each configuration can be adjusted to a taller, platform setting as children grow older and are ready for a taller "big kid" bed. Depending on the size of the mattress, the bed can last through their teenage years.
   

Features

  • Long-lasting with quality materials and the ability to transform into a platform bed 
  • Easily store for the next child/ pack flat to move or ship
  • Tool-less assembly
  • Finished smooth with no-VOC, UV-cured finish (safe for children and for the environment)
  • Made from durable, beautiful Baltic Birch plywood
  • Rigorous safety testing
  • The Twin and Full-size bed frames can hold up to 450 lbs in addition to the weight of a mattress

Safe & Effective Use

It is important for small children to have space to right themselves after rolling off the bed. For children under 18 months, do not place Low Side or Scoop Side closer than 12" away from the wall.

The High Side should be less than 1.5" or greater than 12" away from the wall. This will either prevent children from getting stuck or give them space to right themselves.

Our customers have found the following tips helpful in making their children's rooms safe and conducive to sleep with the Floor Bed:

  • Secure all furniture
  • Keep the bedroom minimal
  • Put something on the floor to cushion fall (body pillow, foam play mat, sheepskin, folded blanket)
  • Remove distracting toys
  • Use short curtains
  • Cover outlets
  • Switch the door lock around or use a baby gate
  • Use a baby monitor with a video

Read more tips on how to safely use a Floor Bed

Mattress Information

We recommend a mattress thickness of 4-8 inches. The twin-size mattress pictured is 6 inches thick. This product does not include the mattress.

FAQ

At what age should I transition my child to a floor/toddler bed?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advises beds “intended to provide free access and egress to a child not less than 15 months of age.” These regulations prevent companies from selling beds that are not entirely enclosed as products for children under 15 months. Many families choose to switch their child earlier than 15 months while others choose to wait. We believe that you'll know what's best for your child. You know how your child sleeps, how their room is set up, what they'll need to grow and what you're comfortable with. Every child is different. We encourage you to observe and adapt your child’s space based off of their unique abilities and needs.

How can I help my child make the transition to a floor bed?

Read community feedback about their experiences transitioning to a floor bed as well as a sleep expert's advice below.

When is the best time to adjust the bed from the low to the high orientation?

The high orientation raises the mattress an additional 5 inches off the floor. The best time to adjust the bed is when your child feels comfortable getting into the bed independently with the additional height. 

Accessories

Additional bed frame sides can help extend the lifespan of your bed so it works for your child through all developmental stages.

Customer Reviews

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Nathan Z.

Solid bed and my toddler loves it.

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Emma K.
Best bed for my toddler

We had this bed in the crib size for our older son, and now that he's grown out of it - it was passed to his little sister, and he now enjoys the same bed in larger size. This is a high quality, easy to assemble bed, they can go in and out of the bed easily, and even if they roll off at night - it's low enough. Highly recommend it.

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Sam H.

Beautiful product, well made and easy to assemble!

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Adriana A.

Transitioned our 3 year old to this bed from her crib with no problems. She’s a super active sleeper but the scooped side was just enough to prevent her from falling out in the middle of the night. Assembly was very easy and the wood quality is great. Very happy with our purchase. Well worth the manufacturing wait.