My experience with this travel cot has been quite positive, as it provided a comfortable and safe sleeping space for my 2-year-old during our beach vacation. The cot was incredibly easy to assemble, allowing me some much-needed relaxation time, and it even held up well for my slightly taller 4-year-old during a road trip. Although it doesn't come with a travel bag or strap, a simple bungie cord or duffle bag can make transportation a breeze, and the cot's versatility and durability make it a worthwhile investment for both kids and occasional pet use. What Is a Nap Mat? The real charm of this product is in comfort. Two frequent complaints about sleeping bags are that they are too confining to be comfortable and that they slide off the inflatable mattresses that are used while camping. ZenBivy solves both of these problems by creating a system that attaches securely to the pad and by making this system as comfortable and free as sleeping in a real bed. Even when a sleeping bag is labeled for use by children, the width and length will vary. So, you’ll want to make sure it’s big enough for your child’s height and offers room for growth, too. A nap mat is a soft surface for a child to sleep on when away from their regular bed. They are usually lightweight and portable and come in a variety of styles, including the following: Older preschoolers and school-aged children: Even if your child has outgrown naps, a nap mat can still come in handy. They’re great to take to sleepovers, throw in the tent when you go camping, or lounge on in the living room during family movie nights. Many schools still have nap times or quiet times until kindergarten.

Make sure that your child is comfortable with using zippers; this helps avoid frustration and prevents issues like damaged hardware. Some sleeping bags will have a special zipper design that is easy for little hands, works two ways or is made to prevent snagging on the fabric. For a three-season sleeping bag, the ZenBivy is not as warm as most of the others in this test. It is EN rated at 34 degrees for Comfort and 23 degrees for Lower Limit. This is about on par with The North Face Hyper Cat (30 Comfort, 24 Limit) and the Therm-a-Rest Vesper (32 Comfort, 20 Limit). A “warm” sleeper (an average male) will be fine in this bag down into the 20-degree range, but a “cold” sleeper (an average female) will probably not be comfortable in this bed once temps dip into the twenties. Compared to the Sea to Summit Women’s Flame III (25 Comfort, 14 Lower Limit) the ZenBivy is not as warm. However, in the low 30-degree range and warmer, we think this bed is super comfortable and plenty warm, plus it is versatile enough to remain comfortable in much warmer weather. We think the ZenBivy Bed will work well for almost all summer conditions and can transition into the shoulder seasons of spring and fall fairly well. Ventilation Consider the sleeping bag’s weight so you can get something comfortable for your child to carry. Usually, bags with lots of padding will be heavier compared to thinner bags.If your child loves unicorns, then a sleeping bag featuring this magical creature can make their next camping trip, nap or sleepover more fun.

When you start shopping for a unicorn sleeping bag, you might start with the design and consider factors such as where and when you plan to use them. These bags usually come in smaller, child-appropriate sizes and feature numerous styles from the basic to the creative. Nap mats keep a child comfortable when sleeping on the floor, and they offer a hygienic barrier from the ground. They are a special space reserved for the child to keep them from leaving their sleeping area. A regular nap mat offers a child familiarity when sleeping away from home to help them settle down and sleep. Your child has plenty of choices for the sleeping bag’s design. Some options will just look like basic sleeping bags with a unicorn pattern on the outer covering. However, other bags are more extravagant. For example, you may find a sleeping bag with a stuffed unicorn head attached that doubles as a pillow and may even resemble a plush. As an alternative to a zippered sleeping bag, you can also find unicorn-themed sleeping mats. Some of these may have a removable pillow along with a blanket sewn onto just one side. Consider your child’s age to decide if a sleeping bag is even appropriate. If she is younger than three years, she’s likely too young to use an enclosed bag safely, so you might opt for a sleeping mat instead. Additionally, children under six usually need shorter sleeping bags to avoid risks like suffocation.to 3-year-olds: As toddlers get a little older, they can understand commands and follow directions more easily — and they’ll be more likely to use a mat if their friends at school are too. If your child is in childcare, the use of nap mats will likely become commonplace as they will understand that they should stay on the mat and not wander around.