The Montessori Baby

Early in my pregnancy, one of my mom friends advised that she wished she had read more books about babies as opposed to focusing so much on pregnancy/labor/delivery. I picked this one up with that in mind.

Overall, this book was a useful introduction into what I feel modern, intentional parenting looks like. I appreciated the emphasis on observation and adapting to your baby's needs - and to trust yourself in caring for your baby. I also liked seeing the layouts of the rooms and appreciated the recommendations for toys that are useful for skill developing. The parts where it specifically talks about development milestones were very helpful. This book would be a good reference to have in your home if you're really committing to the Montessori method. I won't be incorporating all of the ideas or tools mentioned, and I do think this book could have done a better job with inclusiveness, but, overall, I think the message is great and the principles are there. I would recommend this to a first time mom, like me, who is perhaps a little mystified by the idea of a baby in their house.