Nap time (or rest time) is not always the favorite time for a child. It can be met with anger, tears or disgust. Occasionally it is a happy experience. Having a padded mat for the child can help to make them more comfortable. These rest mats provide them with a spot that is only for that child, (personal space is very important to a young child) and gives them a sense of security to have it in a spot that is just for them with their blanket on it or their own personal stuffed animal from home. The mats should be large enough and long enough so they are entirely on the mat as the ground can be dirty as well as cold and uncomfortable. Children do like to personalize their mats. Some children like to have their blanket waiting for them, while some would prefer to get the blanket from their cubby and bring it to their mat themselves. Some like their rest mats in different places while some like the one spot in the room that is comfortable to them. If another child is to touch their mat they can become upset because this is their mat, their space and it is all theirs.