Nap mat for daycare?

Hoping42010

DD is going to be 15 months in a few weeks and daycare told me that when she turns into a toddler she'll be sleeping on a mat on the floor instead of a crib.  So I need to get a nap mat - yesterday was the first time I'd ever heard of one!  I looked online last night and saw some cute ones at Pottery Barn Kids but the reviews are mixed and I want to make sure it's thick enough to be on the floor, not on a cot or anything.  So can anyone recommend someplace to buy a good quality nap mat?  I was thinking under $75.  Thanks!

zarapipe

Sorry, I wouldn't spend anywhere near $75 on a nap mat. I would either get a kindermat and bring a blanket or one of these from amazon for $26. It's not going to last a lifetime, but it will serve its purpose.

LoCarb

I'm surprised your daycare doesn't provide one free of charge. What about an exercise mat or gymnastics mat you can find in a sporting store or online?

jf198400

zarapipe:

Sorry, I wouldn't spend anywhere near $75 on a nap mat. I would either get a kindermat and bring a blanket or one of these from amazon for $26. It's not going to last a lifetime, but it will serve its purpose.

We have this one too.

lewis514

I have one like this:

  https://www.wsemb-pbd.com/servlet/the-872/Child's-Nap-Sleeping-Mat/Detail

I have also seen them at Buy Buy Baby for sale.

cZa

We got ours at Target in the kid's bedding section. They have multiple styles/characters. We have Seasame Street and it was around $16.00. It works great and washes nicely.

kpv

Our daycare recommends the Wildkin Nap Mat. You can buy them on Amazon or Diapers.com. They are about $50, although sometimes you can get a coupon or catch them on sale for around $40.

 

You can also make one. Who has the time for this, but it is an option - there are patterns online. I actually got my retired Aunt to make one for us and it turned out great!