What Do Your Kids Nap On?

[QualiTcare]

i've seen these mats and used them in centers - and they were just fine against the wall.

[DCMomOf3]

I use mats right now but I want to move to cots. As an option similar to the Angeles, has anyone ever seen these? i am considering them.

http://www.schoolsin.com/ecr_stackable_kiddie_kots/ELR-0232.html

[E Daycare]

I use standard pack-n-plays for the babies and have a few sizes for when they get bigger but still need to be contained. For bigger children who need a cot or mat I bought a portable cot from one step ahead:

http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=6640&cmSource=Search

This folds up easily and has a bag which I like for traveling as I'll use this when we go back home to visit family and my son will need something to nap on. So far I can give comfort feedback as all Ive watched is younger children who still need a pack-n-play.

[DCMom]

I use the hanging mats from Discount School Supply. I've had them for about 10 years and they are still in great shape.

http://www.discountschoolsupply.com/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?product=2034&keyword=hanging%20mat&scategoryid=0&CategorySearch=&Brand=&Price=

Over the years I've used the sleeping bag style as the OP posted, stacking cots and the trifold mats. The sleeping bags were difficult to wash and disinfect (I had 10 of them); the stacking cots took up alot of room and the kids were forever climbing on them, cracking the corners; with the trifold mats, they tear at the seams and the sheets don't stay on them. Though they were easier to store than the other choices.

With the hanging mats, they are up an out of the way, the sheets tie on, they are easy to label and disinfect. Not a perfect solution for everyone, but they are as close I have been able to get.

[MyAngels]

I use mats right now but I want to move to cots. As an option similar to the Angeles, has anyone ever seen these? i am considering them.

http://www.schoolsin.com/ecr_stackab.../ELR-0232.html

These are the type I use. I've had them for 15 years, and bought them from a provider who closed down, so they are very durable.

[Blackcat31]

I use mats right now but I want to move to cots. As an option similar to the Angeles, has anyone ever seen these? i am considering them.

http://www.schoolsin.com/ecr_stackab.../ELR-0232.html

I have these....I was lucky enough to buy them years ago at a going out of business sale. They are nice and I like that even though they are only raised slightly they do keep the kids off the floor. I've had them for like 12 years and none are broken or ripped so I think I can say they are durable.

[SandeeAR]

I am fortunate to have a separate room for the kids to sleep in (unlicensed here, so I don't have to be in the room at all times). I have 2 toddler beds, CL for $30 with matteress and sheets. A baby bed and two PNP for the babies.

I'm currently in an older home with wood floors and on a crawl space, so my floor are always cold. I didn't want to put them sleeping on a cold floor.

[KEG123]

Thanks for all the links everyone! Definitely something to be looking into!

[SunflowerMama]

All but one of mine are on their own napmat or sleeping bag. I ask parents provide those. I have a pack n play that my youngest sleeps in. I clean the mats/bags weekly, unless of course there is an accident.

[Missani]

I have these....I was lucky enough to buy them years ago at a going out of business sale. They are nice and I like that even though they are only raised slightly they do keep the kids off the floor. I've had them for like 12 years and none are broken or ripped so I think I can say they are durable.

I have these, too. I like them a lot. Mine are new as of August, so I'm glad to hear they hold up well.

[kidkair]

I have these mats from Discount School Supply. I made pillow case type sheets for them and little matching pillows. I fold and stack them on a shelf when not in use. One thing you should keep in mind is that you may be required to provide a certain number of inches when using mats. In MN you are suppose to have 2" mats.

[DCMomOf3]

I have these mats from Discount School Supply. I made pillow case type sheets for them and little matching pillows. I fold and stack them on a shelf when not in use. One thing you should keep in mind is that you may be required to provide a certain number of inches when using mats. In MN you are suppose to have 2" mats.

WI too, although sleeping bags are just fine:confused:. That is just one of my reasons for wanting to switch to cots.

I am glad so many have and good luck with the ones I am looking at.

[misol]

I use mats right now but I want to move to cots. As an option similar to the Angeles, has anyone ever seen these? i am considering them.

http://www.schoolsin.com/ecr_stackab.../ELR-0232.html

These are the ones that I have too. I got mine in like new condition from a provider who was going out of business so they were cheap cheap cheap. I have 10 of them but there is no way I would have been able to afford to purchase them new.

[Abigail]

Why not put them against the wall? I invested in angel rest cots in97 have used them daily, and they are stacked against the wall. I will be buying new ones next spring (2012) I can't begin to say enough good things about them. But why not against a wall.

I could stack them against a wall, but I want to keep all my daycare things in one area and don't want the cots available to the kids unless it's nap time. I'm wondering if I end up having a skinny closet if I could possibly lean them against the wall in there. I think I will order five or six cots and they should fit into a closet. If not, then against the wall in another room will work. At least then I can claim the space for tax time, ha ha.

I use mats right now but I want to move to cots. As an option similar to the Angeles, has anyone ever seen these? i am considering them.

http://www.schoolsin.com/ecr_stackab.../ELR-0232.html

WOW, I think four others said they have these too?! They're MUCH cheaper than many other brands of cots out there. Now my question is for those who have them do you all have the Toddler Size like the link shows? Does the 40 inches really provide enough room for the four and five year olds? This might change my mind to purchasing these in the toddler size vs. purchasing the standard size that is either 49 or 52 inches long.

[SilverSabre25]

WOW, I think four others said they have these too?! They're MUCH cheaper than many other brands of cots out there. Now my question is for those who have them do you all have the Toddler Size like the link shows? Does the 40 inches really provide enough room for the four and five year olds? This might change my mind to purchasing these in the toddler size vs. purchasing the standard size that is either 49 or 52 inches long.

They have a standard size that's only $21 (unassembled) or $25 (assembled) apiece (http://www.schoolsin.com/Cots/ELR-0596.html)

I'm strongly considering these now! (The toddler size, anyway)

The sheets come in lots of 12 for $6. I can't see ever needing more than 6 cots total, so that's actually really affordable. I bet shipping is a b**ch though for the cots.