From Kristy:
My toddler loves to color while sitting on the floor but doesn't understand the difference between hardwood and paper. We use washable crayons but it's still a pain to clean up after a particularly creative session. Now we use the yoga mat under the paper to help ensure that stray marks are contained.
Related: Non-slip shelf liner helps keep toddlers in their chairs (yoga mats, too!)
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Along the same lines, I've found that some steps I bought for using with an exercise video can double as a stool for washing hands, watching me cook, etc. for my 3.5-year-old.
Posted by: Pamela | 06 December 2008 at 09:35 AM
Yoga mat is also a good base for jig saw puzzles on carpeting!
Posted by: elandsimom | 10 December 2008 at 09:40 AM