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View Poll Results: What do you use for sleeping? you can pick more then one answer- or reply with other
Mats
16
40.00%
Cots
21
52.50%
Sleeping bag
2
5.00%
Blanket and floor
0
0%
cribs
3
7.50%
pack and plays
24
60.00%
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Daycare Center and Family Home Forum>Cots or mats
My3cents 11:18 AM 07-18-2013
What do you use?
My3cents 11:24 AM 07-18-2013
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I used to use cribs, daycare cribs but then regulations changed and so did my ages of kids. I also used cots at one time and switched to Lakeshore mats that are indestructible. So far they are holding up well and comfortable for the kids. Two one to lay on and one to be covered with. I wash as needed or at least once a week. Works great for me.
I used to use cribs, daycare cribs but then regulations changed and so did my ages of kids. I also used cots at one time and switched to Lakeshore mats that are indestructible. So far they are holding up well and comfortable for the kids. Two one to lay on and one to be covered with. I wash as needed or at least once a week. Works great for me.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:27 AM 07-18-2013
Cots and I LOVE them.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
originalkat 11:56 AM 07-18-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Cots and I LOVE them.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
Cots and I LOVE them.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
Great idea. I also use cots ad LOVE them. Right now I have the kids bring their own blanket and I provide the sheet. But I love the idea of different colored fleece blankets. I already have the kids color coded so that would be perfect!
JenNJ 01:32 PM 07-18-2013
I use a combo. Pack n plays for the little ones, mats for the kids learning to sleep in the big kid room and collapsible cots for the older children.
mamac 01:46 PM 07-18-2013
Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist:
Cots and I LOVE them.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
I am so stealing this idea! Cots and I LOVE them.
Each child has a 1/2 yard of fleece as a blanket (each a different color) and a crib sheet (all different) that goes over it. They pick the blanket and the crib sheet at the beginning of the week.
I throw a load of blankets in the washer on Fridays after naptime and switch it over to do a load of crib sheets. Works well. The kids know to separate them into piles, even.
I have the same cots... How does the crib sheet fit on them? Do you wrap it all the way around under the legs?
LK5kids 02:57 PM 07-18-2013
Sleeping bags..families provide them, I wash them.
jenn 02:59 PM 07-18-2013
Pack and plays with a fitted sheet until 12 -18 months.
From 12-18 months until school age use mats with a bottom and top blanket.
I would love cots, but don't really have a place to store them. The mats fold and are placed on a shelf.
From 12-18 months until school age use mats with a bottom and top blanket.
I would love cots, but don't really have a place to store them. The mats fold and are placed on a shelf.
daycarekay 04:38 PM 07-18-2013
I am with 18-24 month olds, and we use cots.
nothingwithoutjoy 05:26 PM 07-18-2013
Pack-and-plays until about 18 months or so, then a mat. I provide bedding because I do not want any character stuff here. Crib sheets and homemade blankets; each child has one blanket that is "theirs" for familiarity, but sheets and pillowcases and extra-layer blankets in winter vary at each laundering.
DaisyMamma 05:55 AM 07-19-2013
I have cots. They take up a lot of space. I want to switch to mats. I also use pack & plays and keep them set up.
craftymissbeth 06:14 AM 07-19-2013
Originally Posted by jenn:
Pack and plays with a fitted sheet until 12 -18 months.
From 12-18 months until school age use mats with a bottom and top blanket.
I would love cots, but don't really have a place to store them. The mats fold and are placed on a shelf.
This is exactly what I do. I would love some cots, but since I just started up I can't justify buying the mats then turning right around and buying cots.Pack and plays with a fitted sheet until 12 -18 months.
From 12-18 months until school age use mats with a bottom and top blanket.
I would love cots, but don't really have a place to store them. The mats fold and are placed on a shelf.
Sugar Magnolia 10:09 AM 07-19-2013
I used to use mats, but they just weren't durable enough. Cots last.longer in my opinion.