I don't think a toddler has the capacity to sit for up to an hour and have quiet time. We implement quiet time (reading, puzzles) for our DD prior to bedtime and it is a maximum of 30 mins & we are in the same room as her. Any other activities my DD dows during the day, she will still come and seek me out now & then (even if it is a DVD). I assume you need to rest/sleep when your DD is sleeping, hence the reason for the quiet time? Can you rest/sleep in the same room or on the couch so you are near your DS but he can do quiet activities?
We can get about 45 minutes quiet time. DD stays in her room, plays with her toys in there. She occassionally wanders out to get something, but then goes straight back in. She has a clock and knows that quiet time is finished when the big hand points down.
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