How To Make A Child Rest Mat

I used patty young knits for michael miller in scandi chirp which was wider than quilting cotton so i was able to just fold it in half.

How to make a child rest mat.

This is a tutorial to make a quick and easy cover for your child s kindermat nap mat. If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side. I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting. You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces.

These nap mats are required in many daycare centers and preschools and having a nice cover for them makes nap time much more comfortable for the child. I plan on making another cover for back up for my 3 1 2 year old and another set for my 17 month old. Make it extra special by monogramming her initials or name in the fabric when you re done. It is designed to fit the pre purchased kindermats from the store.

Let your child help with customization by picking out the colored or patterned fabric. 2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat. With 20 or so kids in your child s day care class that s a lot of nap mats and bedding to store. It s preferable to buy a kinder mat that your child can learn how to roll fold and store.

Look for kinder mats with durable velcro fasteners to make this easier for them.