Birch Montessori Infant Shelf

Width

Birch Montessori Infant Shelf - 45" (Long) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

The Montessori Method encourages accessibility and freedom for children. This small shelf is designed to invite children to choose among the learning materials you present for their learning and play.

Infants can use the shelf as a support to pull themselves to a standing position and guide them while walking. They can also access appropriate toys within their reach.

Long-Lasting
Made in the USA
Small Footprint

Features

  • The Birch Montessori Infant Shelf comes with finished faces and burnished edges and assembles easily with no tools or hardware. 
  • Continue using it in your home after your child outgrows it, or pass it down to your next child
  • Disassembles easily to save space

Weight, Dimensions and Materials

  • Made from sturdy, durable, safe 15mm Baltic Birch so it’s made to last
  • Easy for you to move, sturdy enough to support baby (75 lb weight limit)
  • Long shelf: 45"W x 13"H x 11.5"D 
  • Short shelf: 30"W x 13"H x 11.5"D 
Recommended Shelf Height by Age
Height  # of Adjustable Shelves Ages
13" 0 6-18 Months
20" 1 1-3 Years
24" 1 3-5 Years
30" 1 4-9 Years
42" 2 8-12 Years
48" 2 10+ Years
60" 3 13+ Years

Safe and Effective Use

Not for outdoor use. Avoid prolonged contact with liquids. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth and dry.

FAQ

Why is my shelf wobbly?

It is normal for the shelf to have a small amount of side to side movement due to the design. This movement does not effect the structural integrity and safety of the shelf. However, it should not have any significant amount of wobbling when properly assembled. If you have concerns please reach out to our support team at support@sprout-kids.com and we can help!

What age range is the infant shelf recommended for?

You know your child's needs best; however, we suggest it can be most effective for ages 6-18 months.

Can I upgrade my shelf to make it taller?

The infant shelf is not a modular shelf, so it is not able to be adjusted or added on to. If you are interested in a modular shelf, check out our Luce Shelf

Do I need to anchor the Infant shelf to the wall?

We recommended anchoring any furniture that is 20 or more inches tall. Since the infant shelf is 13" tall, it does not require wall anchoring.

Assembly

Customer Reviews

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Selene C.
Home Infant Care

I purchased this infant shelf for my family home care.
I was so happy to stumble upon Sprout a few years ago and didn’t hesitate to purchase our weaning table and chairs after my first purchase. Super happy with our infant shelf. Color ✔️ size ✔️ made our setting very inviting.

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Heidi C.
School Shelves

I am a Montessori (MACTE) certified zero to three teacher and I LOVE these shelves! I drooled over them for several years before finally being able to afford them. I got six shelves that are 48 inches long and they were one of the easiest shelves that I have put together. 100% recommend using a mallet for them, but if you're strong you can get them together without it. They are lightweight and easy to move around.

Would love a way to secure them to the floor, but the children learn not to move them around.

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Elizabeth S.
Satisfied customer

I’ll admit I wasn’t super impressed with this infant shelf when it arrived and during its somewhat sticky assembly. That said, ow that it’s part of my baby’s day-to-day I truly value its simple aesthetic and what it adds to the room. It will be a lovely part of our lives for many years to come!

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Kelsi B.
Amazing Montessori shelf

I’ve had this shelf for my daughter since she was an infant at 6 months old. She is now 3.5 years old and we still incorporate this shelf in her Montessori inspired play area! At this age, the top of the shelf acts as a table she can work on and the bottom shelf features more materials she can easily grab. The quality is amazing like all Sprout products, and it still looks new after all these years!

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Kaitlyn
Love it!

Beautiful first shelf for infant and still use as smaller shelf as he gets older.

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Ashley
Good shelf but wobbles

We have this shelf in our living room and it fits great - holds the right amount of toys. We like that it allows our daughter to be independent with toy selection and matches our existing furniture. Our one complaint is the shelf wobbles so much. Our daughter loves to shake it back and forth. My husband and I have both tried to tighten it from wobbling but no luck. We also have the weaning table & chairs and those are great!