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I used to just use a time out chair but now I put this on the seat of the chair and keep the chair in the hallway where the other children can't see the child on time-out. I run a small family day care and I use this and it works. The kids learn quickly what it was for and when we head over there they know it is time out. I have small toddlers so they are not on there long at all so it is good for changing their direction. I am glad I bought this and even bought one for my daughter and her little one.
I really like how this time out mat looks, not too pretty or fancy. Kids know that they are in trouble & will sit right in the middle. The fabric is durable & will wipe clean, also great for travel, folds up to fit right in purse.
I had to rate the "fun" level of this "toy" as low, because my 11-year-old special needs daughter didn't think it was very much fun. Even our 15-month-old granddaughter recognizes it for what it is. Overall, though, this is a wonderful tool for parents - at home or away. It's a very visual reminder that the child is being disciplined and every time we bring it out now, our daughter protests that she'll do better. Yet it folds up small enough to fit in a purse or diaper bag. These are going to become my favorite shower gift.
I guess it depends on your childs personality as my son thinks that life is so fun and always a joke. I was really excited to get the Take-Out Time-Out mat. Maybe it would work if he is a little older (he is 2). I thought that it would work, but my son kept getting out all the time. I would stand my him and make sure he would sit there, but he thought it was a game. Otherwise the product was nice and i liked the little bag it came with. Will try it again with my other kids.
The backing is a non slip surface so it won't slip from the floor or on a chair. This Time Out mat is very durable and a great time out spot no matter where you are. However, it may work too good as my 3 year old wants to go into Time out to sit on it. It's not too big to take with you, but big enough for a 3 year old to sit on. If you need a little help with Time Out's this may do the trick.
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