JOTracks by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69317832/jotracks-travel-playmat-and-cars?ref=sr_list_1&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=playmat+car&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_page=0&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">SweetGeorgiePie</a>

Sometimes the best toys are the simple ones -- like these roll-up car playmats, which provide your little traveler (or reluctant waiting room companion) with endless hours of fun as well as a handy way to take their very favorite cars everywhere.

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Mat by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74191627/car-playmat-lakeside-town?ref=sr_list_15&amp;ga_search_submit=&amp;ga_search_query=playmat+car&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_page=0&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ga_facet=handmade">HappyBabyDesigns</a>

The idea is simple -- a quick search on etsy will find you tons of adorable ones to buy, or you could try your hand at making one. <a href="http://punkinpattern.blogspot.com/2010/07/car-roll-and-mat-with-riley-blake.html">My favorite tutorial is at Punkin Patterns -- isn't it clever</a>?

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Now all I need is to find the right pattern...and to dust off my sewing machine. I know it's hiding somewhere.