Hot on HuffPost Parents:
Linda Bloom LCSW and Charlie Bloom MSW: Overwhelmed Parents: A…
Allison Tate: What I Would Like to Tell My Son's 5th Grade Teacher Now
Christmas wish list: Kid-sized yoga mat
When we were visiting my in-laws last month, there was the question of where my son would take his naps during the
day. The beds were too high for me to feel safe leaving him alone, and he has a sixth sense that causes him to wake up
and cry if someone tries to put him down in a Pack N Play (not that we even brought it with us). My mother-in-law came
up with the perfect solution: a yoga mat.
I chose the DharmaKids Yoga Mat here because it's the smaller version of the mat my son napped on. It's padded,
definitely soft enough to place on a floor (even hardwood) at nap time. The kids' mats come in blue or purple, or a
glow in the dark starry night pattern. It rolls up like a sleeping bag (but is less bulky) and has detachable ties to
get rid of possible strangulation hazards. I happen to know that my son is getting the starry night mat for Christmas
from his grandma, and I think this will be the perfect solution for napping when we're at someone's house, and even for
when we're at home.
Your<span>Voice</span>
Ask Us Anything About Parenting
TheTalkies:RelatedVideos
-
Heidi Klum Learns How to Keep Kids Busy During Thanksgiving Dinner
Part of the success of a party is not having the adults running after their kids the whole time, says event planning expert Mindy Weiss. Her solution? Keep the kids busy with plenty of activities at the dinner table. From having children create their own place mats to cutting out fun animal shapes, Mindy shares her ideas with Heidi Klum for keeping the kids occupied during holiday dinners.
-
Kitchen Kids - Parenting Tips on Cooking with Kids
Chef Gino Campagna from the Kitchen Kids explains how to make cooking fun for children and yourself.
-
Traveling With Kids During the Holidays
Traveling with kids can pose extra challenges, from getting through the security line at airports with a stroller to enduring long car rides. Parenticity's Dawn Siff has some tips to make the trip fun and easy for parents and kids alike.
-
Kids Answer: What Do Parents Really Do at Work
We unleashed 7-year-old reporter Aiden on AOL's New York City offices, where he asked kids who accompanied their parents to work that day how they imagine their parents spend time at the office.
SitesWeLove
- Site Map
- |
- Staff
- |
- Terms of Service
- |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Trademarks
- |
- Advertise With Us
- |
- About Our Ads
- |
- AOL Downloads
- |
- Contact Us
- |
© Copyright 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Aol Family