The Learning/Play Quilt or Denim/Learning Play Quilt is a compilation of
components of children's clothing sewn together to facilitate development
or practice of fine motor skills (dexterity) such as zipping, buttoning,
lacing, tying, snapping, hooking, use of Velcro, and buckling. The quilt
format provides an extensive selection of fine motor skills not found in
other formats such as books, vests, dolls and mats, and, at the same
time, provides utilitarian uses as a cover for the child in a car seat or
stroller. It also features pockets for storage of small toys and
treasures. The components of children's clothing also expose children to
numbers, letters and words while the embroidery thereon creates a product
that is attractive and, therefore, promotes the child's interest in
learning. The recommended lap quilt size predisposes its use to places
where supervision is more readily available then if used on a bed. This
is not only a safety feature but one in which more peer and adult
interaction can occur.