I found some useful information about play and development in this book and am looking forward to the toddler companion as we reach that stage.

I am new to the Montessori approach pre elementary education so there was a lot of new information in here for me. I did find much of it repetitive, but again as someone new to many of the practices I found it helpful for integrating into my consciousness. The chapter on sleep guidance was the hardest for me to understand - there were seemingly conflicting pieces of guidance on that topic.

While I can't speak to how the advice works with a real baby (I do not yet have one of my own), I can see myself using many of these ideas when the time comes. The idea of creating safe independent spaces really resonated with me as that is what I do in my elementary classroom: creating spaces for children to have independence while also maintaining safety and growth. Doing this from birth really seems to set parents and families up for success as their child ages. Thanks to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book helps understand a child's perspective and gives parents tools and ideas on how to foster patience and understanding, while respecting the child.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review, also listened to the audiobook* Ngl this book was a huge let down. I have never read any actual books on Montessori, just articles and even then only really a handful and i only learned literally one thing from this entire book.

The audiobook was also over the top annoying. I felt like i was being talked to like an infant, even at 2x speed. Had to fight thru this book as i had high hopes but it ultimately was just a bunch of (imo) common sense/basic things. Most child raising books I've read tend to end up the same way but this one was rather annoying.

I requested this book after reading a portion of The Montessori Toddler. I was very excited to read it and I feel like it's a great way to help parents begin their Montessori journey.

I love the Montessori principles and enjoyed The Montessori Toddler so I was really excited to read this book. It did not disappoint! Like its predecessor, this book is very informative with an abundance of easily integratable activities for baby. The authors explain the why to each action or inaction in line with the theory. The book is very easy to understand; a great introduction to a beginner to Montessori , but also interesting to those familiar with the practices or who utilize it already. This is a great library addition for both parents and childcare providers alike!

Interesting approach to nurturing and respectful parenting. Very insightful - I learned a lot and will definitely keep a lot of the principles in mind with my infant.

Absolutely lovely book!! I would recommend to anyone who wants to fully support their baby into reaching their full potential.

4 stars! (out now)

**Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
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Pros
+ a fabulous modern Montessori guidebook
+ includes baby developmental theories, Montessori principles as applied to newborns and infants, physical development of newborns and infants, how to set up a home in the Montessori style, parenting the Montessori way (with a lot of RIE--respectful parenting--theory mixed in), Montessori activities for each month of development, how to implement Montessori in practical ways, mental & physical preparation for adults, and real Montessori stories from around the world
+ very comprehensive
+ appreciated how much theory was integrated, including Maria Montessori, Magda Gerber, and infant physical, emotional, psychosocial developmental theories
+ beautiful imagery
+ easy-to-read tables

Cons
- because of theory overlap, there are a few repetitive sections that could have been cut and linked to the first time it was mentioned

I was the prime demographic for this book-- I'm a first time mom with a son who turned one right around release date, so the early copy was great.

I did enjoy the book, I love the Montessori approach, and I picked up a couple of interesting tips....but I don't feel like the e-reader version worked for me. I would definitely read and recommend this one in traditional print because you can highlight or bookmark or otherwise call out certain things. I didn't feel like I was retaining a lot of the information this way. I actually ended up purchasing the audiobook because I do a lot of audiobook listening and thought that might be better but the audio book was pretty dull.

I have not yet read The Montessori Toddler, but having read and enjoyed this one, and my son now being a toddler, I ordered it. I would definitely recommend this book (in print) for first time moms that like an intellectual approach.

I was very excited when I saw that the author The Montessori Toddler was coming out with a baby version! While I don't have kids of my own yet, it's nice to read up beforehand and get ideas about how I want to raise my future children. I like that the book is user-friendly and formatted in an esthetically pleasing way. Great information and I can't wait to put it to use one day!

This book is a very helpful and comprehensive look into how to use Montessori principles with the very youngest of children! It contains all you need to know to get started, giving theoretical, emotional, and concrete physical information behind everything.

This book will tell you all you need to know about raising a child with the montessori themes in mind! It's a one stop shop! After reading this book I didn't need to look anywhere else for information on this topic! Usually as an expecting parent you want to read all that you can, but this book truly encompasses it all!

This book is a good introduction to parenting and caring for a baby in the Montessori way. It is a practical book for new parents and caregivers, while providing new insight and ideas for others (seasoned parents and caregivers). It has theory, explanation, examples, and useful ideas for each aspect of caring for a baby. The book is well-organized, easy to read and utilize. There are lists, tables, and practical exercises that provide quick reference for understanding and referring back to later. The layout follows the growth and development of babies, so readers can start at the beginning and read as much or little as is needed at the time, if they are not able to read it completely through. Recommendations for other books are placed in the sections where they will be helpful and applicable.

This book was a great introduction on how to use Montessori with your babies, and even earlier and is full of information on concepts, activities, and ways to set up your home to raise your children from birth in a Montessori way. This book makes it seem not overwhelming at all and I enjoyed that it included interviews and pictures of homes around the world set up in different ways.

The book is organized with different concepts and then by age and is something that I can see myself going back to in the future.

Davies' Montessori Toddler book is one of my favorite parenting resources. Her new title, The Montessori Baby, also delights. Parents will find this a helpful resource no matter where they are at in their Montessori journey.

Fully of very useful tips and advice for parents of toddlers and young kids. This was also delivered during the perfect time as my tot is now home 24/7 and really needs to be learning and growing throughout this stage.

I enjoyed this book and getting to focus on some tips and training for when I have a baby of my own. I don’t have one yet but it felt great to prepare for the future. Great read!

Thanks to Workman Publishing Company & Netgalley for a copy to honestly review.

I loved this beautiful book about Montessori for infants. I'm a Montessori teacher and I often recommend the author's first book, The Montessori Toddler, to parents of children in my class and friends who are parents. The Montessori Baby is a lovely prequel and will be a wonderful and accessible resource for parents interested in using the Montessori method from birth. I'll be publishing a review on my website Multilingual Montessori (multilingualmontessori.org) when the book is published in May!

I selected this book – which I received free from Netgalley – for two main reasons. First, I have a long-standing interest in education, especially early childhood education. Second, I had already read and enjoyed The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies and wanted to see how she expanded these ideas to the first year of life. The Montessori approach has been of significant interest for me in the past and though I don’t necessarily agree with everything this theory teaches, it does have some points of interest in the way that it lets the child focus on one thing at a time and in how it teaches the parent(s) or guardian(s) to take care of themselves as well. I’m also a big fan of the slower and less harried pace taken in this approach, especially in the early years. Parents are so often told that they have to cram so much into the first few years – there are books galore out there about how to make your child a chess champion or teach your one-year-old how to read ☹ - that it can be easy to forget that children are people too and need to take things at their own pace.
So, was this a worthy addition to the extensive collection of Montessori books currently on the market? I believe so, it was well written, easy to understand, and outlined both the basics of the theory and its practical application. Davies and Uzodike did an excellent job covering the core of what a parent would need to know to implement Dr. Montessori’s work as well as including adaptions for parents and children in more unique situations. Definitely worth a look if you are considering adding any Montessori elements to your parenting.