The Montessori Baby Mirror | Montessori for Babies

A mirror is a staple of many Montessori baby rooms and nurseries, usually placed next to a movement area, providing an interesting and interactive element for baby to engage with, independently.
Links to wall mirrors (may include affiliate links):
ECR4KIDS Toddler Mirror, Two-position (79.88, Amazon):
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Jonti-craft Infant Coordination Mirror (149.74, Amazon):
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Sassy Tummy Time Floor Mirror (14.99, Amazon):
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Rectangular Wall Mirror ($6.99, Target)
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Books:
Your Self Confident Baby, by Magda Gerber (16.30, Amazon):
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Benefits of a Wall Mirror:
Even though research suggests that babies don’t recognize their own reflection until 18 months old, installing a mirror arguably has many benefits, including:
Visual tracking - Helps baby focus on and follow moving objects in a reflection.
Concentration - Humans (and especially babies) are innately attracted to glossy surfaces. The mirror is great at holding a baby’ attention for a long time.
Promotes independence - The mirror helps babies entertain themselves, reducing reliance on the adult for entertainment.
Promotes movement - “Is that what it looks like when I move my arms?” The mirror gives the baby very interesting visual feedback about their own movements. It encourages baby to the try different movements to see how they look.
Promotes coordination - Do you know why dance studios have a wall mirror? It’s so that dancers can practice the movements they’ve learned, and to see what they might not feel. This instant feedback encourages the dancer - or baby - to keep trying different things.