7 Best Montessori Floor Beds For Toddlers
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When you’re a parent, there are near-constant conversations about the many methods and philosophies telling you the “right” way to raise your child. And while there’s no one-size-fits-all recipe, parents have spent more than a century recommending one in particular: Montessori.
Montessori is an educational philosophy founded by Dr. Maria Montessori, the first female physician in Italy. “Montessori education focuses on the whole child, fostering rigorous, self-motivated growth in all areas of development—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical,” according to the American Montessori Society website. With these principles in mind, a Montessori bed is designed to be low to the ground and easy for toddlers to go in and out of independently.
We searched high and low for these low-profile beds, poring over hundreds of five-star reviews about the best Montessori beds. We also ensured these pieces were made with nontoxic materials like solid wood and VOC-free finishes to prevent your family from overexposure to harsh chemicals. Below, discover why they’re so beloved (and how to choose the best one for your little one).
What should you look for in a Montessori bed?
Beyond selecting a bed frame that rests flush against the floor, we found a number of “nice-to-haves” and important certifications to consider during the shopping process. These include:
Functionality: Some of our favorite Montessori-style beds serve the key function of making it easy to go on and off, even as a growing toddler. Others developed modular designs, so you can convert them into daybeds or traditional twin- or full-size beds as your little one grows.
Age-appropriate transition: Toddlers typically move into a bed between 18 months and 3 years, according to the Cleveland Clinic. There are some obvious signs, such as escaping or simply outgrowing the size of the crib, but oftentimes parents need to decide the appropriate moment for their child. If you move your child within the recommended age range, parents feel more secure knowing a Montessori bed is designed for toddlers to climb in and out safely. That said, you’ll still need to childproof the room, and it’s best to use a baby monitor to keep an eye on your toddler overnight.
Bonus features: There are a few toddler beds that offer extra benefits, like storage or a more whimsical design. For example, the Avery bed from Pottery Barn has a bookshelf attached for more storage, and the Rizo bed from Babyletto has a sweet wave-like shape on the railing.
There were several certifications we looked for as well. Many companies only use sustainably sourced wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, or FSC; and most products are Greenguard Gold certified, meaning they’ve been tested for more than 10,000 chemicals and 360 VOCs. For baby and toddler products, it’s also important to see if your favorite products have been third-party tested to meet or exceed standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to verify you’re providing your child with the safest, most health-conscious sleep environment.
Our criteria:
Our editors have filled their family homes with sustainable and nontoxic furniture and bedding for years. We’ve relied on our first-hand experience, corresponding with the top brands, and reading thousands of customer reviews to make our selections. We regularly update this list with new favorites that meet the following criteria:
- SUSTAINABLE & NONTOXIC | The brands below use reclaimed or responsibly sourced materials to ensure your bedframe is good for the earth and good for your family, too. You’ll find options that are FSC certified, Climate Neutral, and registered B Corps. Not only are these bedframes made with natural materials, they’re never treated with any harsh chemicals that can disrupt health during sleep.
- AFFORDABLE | All the gear for our little ones adds up, plus they grow so fast! We’ve selected at least one more affordable option for this list — and these are all thoughtfully made to be passed down to the next generation, too.
- SAFE FOR KIDDOS | The brands on this list are all trusted and meet necessary safety standards, so you don’t have to worry about any accidents.
Need more Montessori in your little one’s life? Our editors have also curated guides to the best play gyms, bookshelves, and toys that align with this learning method. Plus, you can check out other similar developmentally focused products, such as Pikler triangles and toddler table and chair sets. And after you’ve nabbed your own Montessori bed, make sure to purchase one of our go-to crib or twin mattresses.
1. Sprout
Best For | Growing with your child
Materials |Baltic birch plywood, no-VOC finish
Features |Adjustable height, multiple configurations
Price starting at |$310
Clark Davis, a dad of three who spent his childhood building treehouses, founded Sprout as a way to create craftsmanship-focused, simplistic designs that grow with kids. Guided by a mission to develop longer-lasting, more sustainable furniture pieces, the Montessori-style was a seamless fit. Fostering independence is easy with this low-to-the-ground bed that’s completely adjustable. Once your little can safely get out of a higher bed, you can convert the Montessori bed into a low platform bed. If your tot needs a little extra comfort before bedtime or during the night, the bed can also support up to 450 pounds.
Several of Sprout’s best-selling pieces, including this Montessori bed and one of our editors’ favorite table and chairs sets, is Greenguard Gold certified and made with Baltic birch plywood and a no-VOC finish. For added convenience, you can choose a frame that can accommodate a crib, twin, or full mattress. Plus, there are four different “sides” styles, meaning you can order the bed with one low and one high side, two low sides, or with a “scoop” on the left or right to create a smaller gap to enter the bed.
Customer Review | “My boys love their new beds and have even slept sounder since having them! Very satisfied with my purchase and comforted to know that it was built without harsh chemicals.” – Jackie P. (Read more reviews.)
2. Nestig
Best For | Made-to-order beds
Materials |FSC-certified solid Brazilian pine, nontoxic and VOC-free paint
Features |Easily converts to traditional twin bed, three colorways
Price starting at |$899
Nestig was born in 2020, and founded by two parents aspiring to create luxury children’s furniture and decor meeting rigorous safety and sustainability standards. And it should come as no surprise that many of the qualities our editors love about the Wave crib are available in toddler bed form. In fact, several parents whose children outgrow the crib often purchase the Wave Kid bed. Made with FSC-certified solid Brazilian pine frame with nontoxic glue and paint finishes, Nestig’s furniture provides peace of mind from birth through toddlerhood—and beyond, thanks to the versatile twin size. And when you’re ready to elevate, attach the longer legs included to move the frame off the ground. Three colorways are offered to match your vision: natural wood, walnut, or Grove (a neutral green hue).
As part of their commitment to sustainability, Nestig says all of their products are handmade to order in a family-owned, low-waste factory located in Brazil. This keeps their inventory low, and requires longer processing times, but many parents think it’s well worth it.
Customer Review | “My little loves this bed! She went through a really tough separation anxiety/sleep regression phase at 18 months and we were really struggling until we got this bed. We were able to lay with her while she fell asleep, but she also felt independent with being the open side and the safety of the added twin bed rail. We had the Wave convertible crib before this and are in love with the quality of Nestig products.” – Unknown (Read more reviews.)
3. Piccalio
Best For | Easy assembly
Materials |FSC-certified birch plywood and solid pine, nontoxic and VOC-free finish
Features |Flippable design, safety rail included
Price starting at |$499
Family-owned and operated, Piccalio combines modern design with high-quality craftsmanship. As environmental stewards, the Piccalio team says less than 1% of their products end up in landfills, and they produce to meet demand (a.k.a. They don’t make more than they need.) Time to transition to a classic raised big kid bed? All you do is flip the legs and add the removable safety rail for a smoother transition. On top of the easy conversion capabilities, the materials are FSC-certified birch plywood and solid pine, and a nontoxic, VOC-free finish. Choose between a full crib/toddler mattress or a twin mattress. The bed has also gone through rigorous safety testing, and is both ASTM certified and California Prop 65-compliant.
If you need a new mattress, Piccalio makes it easy to add a Newton or Naturepedic mattress to your order. And for easy access to bedtime reads, you can also purchase a Bed Book Hook.
Customer Review | “I’m really happy with this floor bed — the value for money is great, the design is beautiful, and the overall quality exceeded my expectations. It was very easy to assemble, feels sturdy, and doesn’t make any noise when my toddler moves around.” – Dana M. (Read more reviews.)
4. Simply Sori
Best For |Solid wood bed
Materials |Appalachian poplar
Features |Available in five mattress sizes, converts to daybed or standard bed
Price starting at |$1,085
Another small-but-mighty family business, Etsy seller Simply Sori was founded by parents Stephen and Erin Saenz in San Antonio, Texas, in 2022. When their oldest son was ready to move into a toddler bed, they combined their individual expertise—Stephen’s woodworking and Erin’s customer service and painting skills—and started developing their own Montessori beds. All of their materials are sourced from the United States, and everything is built and assembled in-house in Texas.
There are two unique features with these Montessori beds: They have a 5.0 overall rating on Etsy from dozens of happy customers, and their beds are made from Appalachian poplar—meaning there’s no glue, chemicals, or toxic materials. Simply Sori beds arrive with pre-drilled holes, and they recommend having a white rubber mallet and drill to complete the assembly process. The railings are also removable, so you can convert it into a daybed, bed with a headboard and footboard, or a bed with a footboard only.
Customer Review | “Love this bed. Really well made. My husband and I just put it together for our little girl’s first ‘big girl’ bed. Very easy to assemble with 2 people. We got the surround cushions too. It’s like a cozy little nest. Absolutely perfect.” – Alexis (Read more reviews.)
5. Pottery Barn Kids
Best For | Bonus storage features
Materials |FSC-certified solid rubber wood, plywood, and pinewood, oil-based stain, and child-safe lacquer
Features |Bookrack attached to the frame
Price starting at | $699
Founded by two moms in 1999, Pottery Barn’s original goal was to develop “not only safe and comfortable, but also stylish” kids’ furniture. That mission continues with their extensive lineup of cribs, dressers, beds, and more, proving that even major retailers can promote quality craftsmanship and sustainability. Case in point: The Avery Bookrack Bed, which is made with FSC-certified wood and is Greenguard Gold certified. Even more, all Pottery Barn Kids products are third-party tested at CPSC-accredited labs to meet or exceed industry and safety standards. If you’re short on storage, consider this Montessori bed with a two-shelf rack for books, toys, or any other comforts you can grab at bedtime.
To round out your kid’s bedroom, the Avery line also includes a coordinating five- or seven-drawer dresser, nightstand, or modular wall system to fit clothes, toys, and of course, more books. For design advice, sign up for a free consultation with a specialist to walk through your process.
6. Wood & Room
Best For |Affordable designs
Materials | Natural wood
Features | Houselike overhead framing (“half” or “full”)
Price starting at | $388.80
Parents Alina and Andrew have spent the past five years developing products with a focus on Montessori, Pikler, and Waldorf learning methods. Driven by the arrival of their son Adam, they wanted to give him the best, handmade products for sleep and play. You can tell your kiddo, “Welcome home!” with this adorable Montessori-style bed. Complete with overhead framing to look like a playhouse, it’s sure to spark imagination and whimsy in any room. There are two types available: the House Bed with framing on one side, or the Full House Bed, which has a more complete houselike structure. Both options can accommodate crib or twin mattresses, as well as two European sizes.
Available on Etsy, Wood & Room products have a 4.9-star overall rating and have made nearly 30,000 sales to date. From climbing walls to bookshelves, there’s no shortage of developmentally focused fun at their shop.
Customer Review | “We’re so in love with the bed!!! Thank you guys so much!” – Sydney (Read more reviews.)
7. Babyletto
Best For | Upholstered bed
Materials |Solid Finnish spruce wood, TSCA-compliant MDF, performance fabric
Features |Bouclé upholstery, wavy edges
Price starting at |$999
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Babyletto is known for their style-forward designs. The children’s furniture and decor brand is part of Million Dollar Baby Co., the parent company that owns Namesake, daVinci, and Nursery Works. The Rizo comes in four different forms: twin for full (with spherical wooden legs and vegan leather piping), or transitional twin or full. The transitional option is where the Montessori learning comes in, complete with a low-profile design and removable toddler rail. Perhaps the most appealing factor is the wavy edge surrounding this bed, which is cohesive with Babyletto’s Lido Wave collection. It’s also Greenguard Gold certified and upholstered in an ivory and rose-hued performance bouclé fabric that’s water-repellant and stain-resistant.
Many of Babyletto’s lineup is Greenguard Gold certified, and they work with Rebel, a B Corp that sells “returned, but never-used open-box and overstock items,” at significantly lower prices. This not only makes their products more accessible but also keeps furniture waste out of landfills by finding a new home for these high-quality Babyletto pieces.
Customer Review | “Absolutely beautiful bed. Easy to follow instructions and the build quality is top notch! My 3 year old daughter absolutely loves it. I also really like how one side wall has a small opening so she can go in and out of the bed with ease, and also keeps her from rolling off the bed.” – David J. (Read more reviews.)
Featured image is from Piccalio
Blake Bakkila is a freelance writer and editor with eight years of experience covering topics including baby and parenting, food, health, pop culture, and interior design. In addition to The Good Trade, her work has appeared in the digital publications of Architectural Digest, Sunset, Good Housekeeping, and more. She highlighted the best, most game-changing baby and parenting products as the former senior commerce editor at What to Expect and BabyCenter, and she’s also held editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, Health, Real Simple, and People. Blake holds a bachelor’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. When she’s not typing, you can usually find her watching anything on Bravo, entertaining her son Rhode, and conducting field research on the best ice cream in Southern California.
