Naptime in preschools and daycares can be improved with personal nap mats, which are washable and prevent the spread of diseases. They come in various designs and price points, making them versatile for other settings.
Preschools, day care centers, and day care centers can have that wonderful break in the day called naptime. Many of us would like to take a nap again, especially if we could get comfortable with a special nap mat. Many schools and daycare centers have padded mats, much like gymnastics mats that you simply lay out on the floor during your nap, but these need to be cleaned regularly, which is work for teachers or day care workers.
An alternative is to have each child bring their own nap mat to school or daycare. There are several reasons why this might prove to be a better option. First, most floor mats are washable or have washable covers. This allows parents to clean the dirt and grime associated with young children, as often as they like. Every child having their own mat can also prevent the spread of diseases, which are so common in care settings for young children.
Many varieties of nap mats have great patterns and colors and are ideal for many children’s tastes. It can be very comforting when you’re away from mom and dad to have something you love that smells like home. If the goal is really to get kids to nap, any kid who has a nap mat can do it better.
There are many varieties of nap mats and they come in many different price points. Most had a light fill or foam that gave some cushioning to the hard ground. Some can be washed or have washable covers, and many feature convenient carry handles so they can be carried back and forth to school as needed. Some nap mats have extra things like blankets or pillows attached to make quick nap time that much more comfortable.
As mentioned, the price is quite variable. You can buy a nap mat for just over $10 US Dollars (USD), but most cost at least $20 USD. Due to the demand for these mats, many of them have high quality features such as hypoallergenic filling and all cotton material. The price can easily go up significantly for higher quality floor mats, especially those made in the USA. It’s not unusual to see mats costing between $50-75 USD, but you don’t need to pay that much.
In addition to having a nap mat for the nursery, these mats can be great for other settings. They can be taken on trips or used at home when the kids want to rest but don’t want to go to bed. Long play dates for young children can be more comfortable if there’s downtime, complete with nap mats. Also, very young children who attend sleepovers can use these mats to facilitate their sleep on the floor.
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