Nap Mats or Cots

[LoraJenkins]

I only use cots. My naproom is my livingroom so I bought Regalo brand folding cots. They are stored in the closet until nap time and crib sheets fit them.

[mema]

I have cots, but I only have a small group. If I had a larger group, I would probably do the mats. Mine sleep in the living room and I'm in and out cleaning up the dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and on the computer/tv, etc. I don't turn on anything to watch until they are sleeping tho.

[Auntie'sHouse]

I have sleeping bags but i feel terrible about having the kids sleep on the floor while the babies are comfy in a playpen. if i can find cots im buying them....

[KnoxMom]

I have cots, but they fold up easily and come with their own bag for easy storage. I found them on sale at Toys/Babies R Us online.

[CrackerJacks]

I currently have nap mats, but just purchased cots. There has been some research to show that the nap mats may be toxic.. Here is an article that has been passed on from the local Childcare Agency.

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Toxic-nap-mats-draw-suit-in-Oakland-4292200.php#photo-4220718

[LK5kids]

Mats are good, take up less space and are relatively inexpensive. My state regs. also suggest a sleeping bag provided by the parents and that's what I do.

Ewww...just read the toxic mat article. Ick!

[MotherNature]

I currently have nap mats, but just purchased cots. There has been some research to show that the nap mats may be toxic.. Here is an article that has been passed on from the local Childcare Agency.


http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...#photo-4220718

Oh wow! Thanks for that info. Mine look similar to the ones in the photo; I'll have to check them out.

[Sunnyyy1]

I use cots, I like that there up off the floor, I store mine in my closet.

[itlw8]

I use cots. It used to be we had to in MO mine are Spacemaker cots and the legs fold. Now we can use mats but since I am in a basement I think I still need to use cots. The have to be 4 inches off the floor I think.

[MaryM]

Has anyone used the cots from http://www.butterflyschoolsupply.com/kids-kots.html ? They seem affordable, good quality, & I love the purple ones!