How To Make A Child Rest Mat

2 yards pre washed fabric for diy nap mat.

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. 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. This is a tutorial to make a quick and easy cover for your child s kindermat 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.

If you use quilting cotton you may need 4 yards 2 yards for each side. I made a combo duvet cover with an attached pillow and blanket. You want to end up with 2 2 x 6 pieces. Let your child help with customization by picking out the colored or patterned fabric.

I wanted to make a nap mat that would be fluffier than just using batting. It s preferable to buy a kinder mat that your child can learn how to roll fold and store. This nap mat will last through a multitude of sweet dreams because you don t even have to worry about spills and stains toss the soiled fabric in the wash for a. It is designed to fit the pre purchased kindermats from the store.

Make it extra special by monogramming her initials or name in the fabric when you re done.