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    Overivew of Montessori Mobiles

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    From what I’ve learned through my research, mobiles are central to a Montessori infant environment for the first few months of an infant’s life. They help children start to develop focus and concentration, which are critical components of the Montessori approach.

    Black-and-White Mobiles (at birth)

    • The first mobiles are black and white. They are hung 8-10 inches above the infant’s head. The mobiles are changed out as necessary to maintain the infant’s interest. These early black and white mobiles help infants develop visual discrimination, tracking, and focus.
    • The first black-and-white Munari mobile can be ordered here
    • A black-and-white whale mobile can be ordered here
    • A mobile
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    To Pacify or Not to Pacify?

    That’s been the question around these parts. Matt and I have been trying to adhere to a Montessorian parenting philosophy, which advises against the use of lots of external props like pacifiers, swings, bouncy chairs, etc.
    But we’ve been struggling because the only way to soothe him to sleep right now is to walk him around in the Moby or the Ergo carriers (don’t get me wrong–I’m thankful that we at least have one reliable method–for the moment!). But it has been difficult because I’m still bleeding a lot, and I’m supposed to take it easy on the walking.

    It’s also difficult if Henry needs to be soothed back to

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    Letter to My Son Henry: One Month

    Dearest Henry,

    At this very moment, you’re asleep on my chest, looking as cute as can be. Even though these early days of transitioning into life with a newborn have been difficult, we are trying to savor every moment. In three short days, you will already be a month old. A whole month! You are growing so fast. You had already regained your birth weight (plus several more ounces) a few days before the two-week mark. Plus, you truly have “Texas-sized” hands and feet.

    We started calling you piglet early on because when you’re hungry you start snorting and squealing. You are the cutest little piglet with your bed head

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