Montessori
Give your baby floor time
Spread a firm blanket on the floor and lay your baby on their back with nothing strapped around them. Sit nearby and let them kick, stretch, and turn their head wherever they want.
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- At home
- Category
- Montessori
- Type
- Activity
Why it matters
Time out of a seat or a bouncer lets your baby move freely, which is how they build the strength for rolling and, later, crawling.
Benefit
Free movement
Materials
- Firm blanket or mat
Safety note
Use a firm, flat surface, keep pillows and loose blankets away, and stay in the room.





