The Montessori Guide to Setting Up a Nursery - 2025
You’d be forgiven for feeling mildly overwhelmed when it comes to preparing a space for a new baby. As Ariel once put it, “I’ve got gadgets and gizmos aplenty!”
Babies don’t need that much, is the overarching message when it comes to setting up a nursery space Montessori style.
I love the old saying, "buy once, buy well". When you invest in higher-quality products, these special items are designed to go the distance and can be passed down to other family members after your baby has grown up.
This nursery guide is all about creating a fuss-free, safe, loving and positive space for your baby to grow, learn and play. To help you along this journey, we have narrowed it down to the essentials items needed for a warm and inviting nursery space.
We also share with you our quality nursery products, made from sustainable natural fibres, that are designed to last.
1. A thin bassinet mattress or Moses basket:
For newborns - 0-3 months.
Invest in good quality fabrics that are plant-derived rather than synthetic fabrics. Synthetics include polyester, acrylic and nylon, and it's these fibres that shed tiny bits of plastics when washed, called microfibres, that end up in our oceans.
For this reason, Banabae chooses to use natural fabrics in our products. Our range of bassinet sheet / changing pad covers are made from high-quality French Flax Linen.
We also have swaddles made with a blend of 70% bamboo and 30% certified organic cotton.
2. Cot or floor mattress:
Our premium fitted cot sheets are made from hemp/organic cotton voile. Hypoallergenic and thermo regulating. It feels just as soft on the skin and is one of the most sustainable fabrics available.
3. A floor mat or rug:
Make the floor a comfortable place to be with our range of lush shaggy tufted rugs. Our rugs use 100% cotton and natural dyes and are designed to brighten up and bring joy to any space for years to come.
4. A mobile
Black and white or high-contrast mobiles are best for newborns. They also provide visual stimulation for the baby as they start to process the world around them. A mobile also starts to become a familiar sight that provides a source of comfort.
5. Low shelving to display activities
6. A changing pad mattress
7. Storage
8. Beauty in the space
Lastly – it is important to provide a safe space for your baby. Perform a safety check by getting down on the floor and viewing what the baby can see and reach. Remove anything we don’t want the baby to touch or things that obscure their vision or safe movement around the space.
Explore our new Early Riser Nursery Collection:
