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A protective pad for infants and toddlers to lie upon when away from home comprises a large rectangular textile assembly similar in size to a beach towel having a water-resistant bottom surface, a comfortable inner layer of foam rubber, and a top layer of soft fabric. The top layer is held in place

A protective pad for infants and toddlers to lie upon when away from home comprises a large rectangular textile assembly similar in size to a beach towel having a water-resistant bottom surface, a comfortable inner layer of foam rubber, and a top layer of soft fabric. The top layer is held in place via a perimeter zipper which enables removal and laundering thereof. The pad is provided with a raised foam rubber edge to serve as a barrier to dirt and debris. The pad may be folded up compactly and secured using hook-and-loop-type fasteners and transported or attached to a stroller using a pair of carrying handles. The pad also provides an on-board stake-style umbrella to provide shade for an occupying infant or toddler at park or beach settings.

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1. A portable mat, convertible between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration, comprising: a padded textile water-resistant mat body, comprising a plurality of layers further comprising: a compliant water-resistant bottom layer, having an upper surface and a bottom surface;a compliant u

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A portable mat, convertible between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration, comprising: a padded textile water-resistant mat body, comprising a plurality of layers further comprising: a compliant water-resistant bottom layer, having an upper surface and a bottom surface;a compliant upper layer having an outer perimeter edge affixed to said upper surface of said bottom layer and disposed thereon, further comprising a fastening means on an upper surface of said providing access to an interior space between said upper layer and said bottom layer; and,a padded insert removably disposed within said interior space;a securing means for securing said mat body in said stored configuration; and,a transporting means for transporting said mat body in said stored configuration;wherein said portable mat is foldable in an accordion fashion to achieve said stored configuration such that said bottom layer is facing outwardly and said upper layer is concealed;wherein said stored configuration comprises a first end and a second end;wherein said mat body provides a barrier to a ground surface when laid upon in said deployed configuration; and,wherein said mat body provides a comfortable and protective surface to users when on said mat body. 2. The portable mat of claim 1, wherein said padded insert provides a comfortable soft compliant material. 3. The portable mat of claim 2, wherein said bottom layer further comprises a plastic or latex-coated cotton fabric panel. 4. The portable mat of claim 3, wherein said bottom layer further comprises a padded edge upstanding from a top perimeter of said bottom layer, thereby providing a soft compliant barrier to said ground surface. 5. The portable mat of claim 4, wherein said upper layer further comprises a plastic or latex-coated cotton fabric panel. 6. The portable mat of claim 5, wherein said fastening means is indented at an equidistant location along three sides of said upper layer and further comprises a zipper. 7. The portable mat of claim 4, wherein said padded insert comprises a urethane foam. 8. The portable mat of claim 4, wherein said securing means further comprises: a first set of securing means located on opposing outer edges of said bottom surface of said bottom layer; and,a second set of securing means located on an intermediate location of said bottom surface of said bottom layer;wherein said first set of securing means secures said portable mat at said first end of said stored configuration; and,wherein said second set of securing means secures said portable mat at said second end of said stored configuration. 9. The portable mat of claim 8, wherein said first set of securing means and said second set of securing means each further comprises a pair of correspondingly mating hook-and-loop-type fasteners. 10. The portable mat of claim 8, wherein said transporting means further comprises a pair of length adjustable carrying straps affixed on opposing outer edges of said bottom surface of said bottom layer, adjacent to said first set of securing means; wherein said pair of carrying straps are disposed adjacent to each other at said first end when said portable mat is in said stored configuration, thereby enabling a user to grasp both of said pair of carrying straps with a single hand. 11. The portable mat of claim 3, further comprising an umbrella tube, comprising a cylindrical structure affixed along a longitudinal surface and coextending with a width of said padded edge, further comprising a closed end portion and an open end portion; wherein said umbrella tube receives an umbrella inserted therein. 12. A portable mat, convertible between a stored configuration and a deployed configuration, comprising: a padded textile water-resistant mat body, comprising:a compliant water-resistant bottom layer, having an upper surface and a bottom surface, further comprising a padded edge upstanding from a top perimeter of said bottom layer;a compliant upper layer having an outer perimeter edge affixed to said upper surface of said padded edge portion of said bottom layer and disposed thereon, further comprising a fastening means on an upper surface of said providing access to an interior space between said upper layer and said bottom layer; and,a padded insert removably disposed within said interior space;wherein said padded edge and said padded insert provide a soft and compliant barrier to a ground surface;a first set of securing means located on opposing outer edges of said bottom surface of said bottom layer, thereby securing said portable mat at a first end of said stored configuration;a second set of securing means located on an intermediate location of said bottom surface of said bottom layer, thereby securing said portable mat at a second end of said stored configuration; and,a pair of length adjustable carrying straps affixed on opposing outer edges of said bottom surface of said bottom layer, adjacent to said first set of securing means;wherein said pair of carrying straps are disposed adjacent to each other at said first end when said portable mat is in said stored configuration, thereby enabling a user to grasp both of said pair of carrying straps with a single hand;wherein said portable mat is foldable in an accordion fashion to achieve said stored configuration such that said bottom layer is facing outwardly and said upper layer is concealed;wherein said mat body provides a barrier to said ground surface when laid upon in said deployed configuration; and,wherein said mat body provides a comfortable and protective surface to users when on said mat body. 13. The portable mat of claim 12, wherein said bottom layer further comprises a plastic or latex-coated cotton fabric panel. 14. The portable mat of claim 12, wherein said upper layer further comprises a plastic or latex-coated cotton fabric panel. 15. The portable mat of claim 12, wherein said fastening means is indented at an equidistant location along three sides of said upper layer and further comprises a zipper. 16. The portable mat of claim 12, wherein said padded insert comprises a urethane foam. 17. The portable mat of claim 12, wherein said first set of securing means and said second set of securing means each further comprises a pair of correspondingly mating hook-and-loop-type fasteners. 18. The portable mat of claim 12, further comprising an umbrella tube, comprising a cylindrical structure affixed along a longitudinal surface and coextending with a width of said padded edge, further comprising a closed end portion and an open end portion; wherein said umbrella tube receives an umbrella inserted therein.