Baby Nursery Rugs
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A rug often ties the pieces of a room together and makes it more comfortable. Baby nursery rugs do that and then some.
As he or she grows, your baby may spend a lot of time on the floor - lying down and later crawling around.
As he or she grows, your baby may spend a lot of time on the floor - lying down and later crawling around.
Let's face it, the hard ground (or expensive carpeting) just isn't a good place for a baby. A nursery rug is necessary to keep your baby comfortable and safe on the floor.
There are lots of different choices of baby nursery rugs available in various colors, patterns and sizes so it can be hard to choose. But what makes a good baby rug? And what is the best type for your baby's nursery? Read on to find out.
There are lots of different choices of baby nursery rugs available in various colors, patterns and sizes so it can be hard to choose. But what makes a good baby rug? And what is the best type for your baby's nursery? Read on to find out.
Why You Need A Rug For Your Baby's Nursery
Believe it or not, but you and your baby will spend a lot of time on the ground - playing, getting baby dressed, changing diapers and crawling are just a few of the things that you'll do. A baby nursery rug is a safe and comfortable space where your baby can spend time. You may not think that a rug is a must have, but if your home has tile or wood flooring or you have carpeting that you want to remain unstained, a baby nursery rug is something that you will need.
How much do baby nursery rugs cost?
How much you spend on a nursery rug depends on the size of the rug and it's materials. You can find an inexpensive smaller rug for as low as $20 with larger and higher quality rugs around the $200 mark. Room-size rugs made of expensive materials (like organic wool) will cost you $500 and up. Usually shopping around online can get you the most competitive prices.
How much do baby nursery rugs cost?
How much you spend on a nursery rug depends on the size of the rug and it's materials. You can find an inexpensive smaller rug for as low as $20 with larger and higher quality rugs around the $200 mark. Room-size rugs made of expensive materials (like organic wool) will cost you $500 and up. Usually shopping around online can get you the most competitive prices.
What to look for in baby nursery rugs
Key things to look for when you're shopping for a baby nursery rug are durability, softness and ease of cleaning. You and your baby will be using the nursery rug a lot so it should hold up to regular use without knobbing, shedding or coming apart around the edges. As with anything that touches your baby's skin, you want the rug to be soft enough for him or her to roll around on and possible tumble on.
And it's a fact that the baby nursery rug will get spilled on. Babies involuntarily make messes and sometimes these accidents will get on the rug. A nursery rug that can be easily spot cleaned or thrown into the washing machine will be a god-send when spills occur.
Key things to look for when you're shopping for a baby nursery rug are durability, softness and ease of cleaning. You and your baby will be using the nursery rug a lot so it should hold up to regular use without knobbing, shedding or coming apart around the edges. As with anything that touches your baby's skin, you want the rug to be soft enough for him or her to roll around on and possible tumble on.
And it's a fact that the baby nursery rug will get spilled on. Babies involuntarily make messes and sometimes these accidents will get on the rug. A nursery rug that can be easily spot cleaned or thrown into the washing machine will be a god-send when spills occur.
Something else that you might want to pay attention to is the material that the nursery rug is made from. Certain materials will be more sturdy long term (like wool) while others may not look so good after 15 rounds in the washing machine. Also some fibers are naturally stain resistant.
An additional item to look at is if the baby nursery rug has vibrant colors and might fade over time or stain your flooring. Most nursery rugs are dyed with light pastel colors, but if you choose a rug that has bright or dark colors consider getting a rug pad to use underneath the rug.
Baby Rug Sizes
The size of rug you choose depends largely on the size of your baby's nursery and your budget. As a rule, large baby nursery rugs will cost more than smaller ones, but this might not hold true if you're comparing a theme patterned smaller rug to a larger solid color one. The smallest baby nursery rugs come in a 5 foot round and then square or oval sizes graduate up from 3 X 5 to 5 X 8, and then the largest size is usually 8 X 10. If you want the rug to cover the entire nursery floor, an 8 X10 is probably best for you. If you just want a baby nursery rug as a decor accent, a smaller 5 foot round rug will work just fine.
Where to buy a baby nursery rug
You can find baby nursery rugs at a variety of different places. Baby stores like Babies 'R Us will have a decent selection and you can find some nursery rugs at discounters like Walmart. Other places to find a baby nursery rug include department stores like JC Penney and home decor stores like Pottery Barn or the Company Store.
For the best selection and prices, buy your nursery rug online. Many larger stores offer clearance or special online sales on their websites and there are also lots of sites devoted to baby items that will have a large selection. Often times you will see more sizes and patterns available online than you will in a store - often certain styles are only available for purchase online.
Choosing the right style for your baby's nursery rug
There are many different nursery rug designs to choose from. You can do a solid color or a patterned rug, or you can select a themed rug that goes with your other nursery decor. Most rugs are in light colors like pastel blue, pink and yellow. Themes range all over the board from zoo animals to butterflies to trains to flowers and everything in between.
The big thing to think about is what you will do with the baby nursery rug when you baby grows older. Is this rug something that you'll only use for the first two years? If so, then a nursery themed rug is just fine. However, if you want your child to continue using the rug for years to come or if you want to use the rug in another part of your house later, you might want to choose a solid color rug or one with a simple pattern (like stripes.)
A rug with circus animals covering it will probably only work in a baby or younger child's room while a blue and white striped rug is appropriate in an older childs room or possibly a guest room in your home.
Baby Rug Safety
As always, safety for your baby is the number one concern when buying a baby nursery rug. First select a rug that can be cleaned easily - this will help you to keep bacteria off of the rug. Make sure any messes on the nursery rug are cleaned immediately. Baby spitup or other accidents can breed bacteria on the rug if they are not cleaned off.
Clean the rug with a baby-safe cleaner that does not contain carcinogens like benzyne or better yet, throw it in the washing machine. Vaccuum the baby nursery rug regularly to eliminate dust and dust mites - these can be allergens for your baby.
If your child is allergy prone, choose a rug with natural materials. Baby nursery rugs made of natural fibers (like cotton or wool) contain fewer chemicals than those with man-made materials. Another thing to consider is the fibers and weave of the rug. Since your baby will be crawling around on the rug, it should be soft to the touch. This will also help if/when your baby begins walking and tumbles on the rug.
Like baby bedding and other baby products, some manufacturers treat nursery rugs with flame-retardant, anti-stain (like Scotchguard) or other chemicals. It's always best to minimize the amount of possibly harmful chemicals around your child, so stick with nursery rugs that haven't been treated or have only been treated with non-carcinogen chemicals.
An additional item to look at is if the baby nursery rug has vibrant colors and might fade over time or stain your flooring. Most nursery rugs are dyed with light pastel colors, but if you choose a rug that has bright or dark colors consider getting a rug pad to use underneath the rug.
Baby Rug Sizes
The size of rug you choose depends largely on the size of your baby's nursery and your budget. As a rule, large baby nursery rugs will cost more than smaller ones, but this might not hold true if you're comparing a theme patterned smaller rug to a larger solid color one. The smallest baby nursery rugs come in a 5 foot round and then square or oval sizes graduate up from 3 X 5 to 5 X 8, and then the largest size is usually 8 X 10. If you want the rug to cover the entire nursery floor, an 8 X10 is probably best for you. If you just want a baby nursery rug as a decor accent, a smaller 5 foot round rug will work just fine.
Where to buy a baby nursery rug
You can find baby nursery rugs at a variety of different places. Baby stores like Babies 'R Us will have a decent selection and you can find some nursery rugs at discounters like Walmart. Other places to find a baby nursery rug include department stores like JC Penney and home decor stores like Pottery Barn or the Company Store.
For the best selection and prices, buy your nursery rug online. Many larger stores offer clearance or special online sales on their websites and there are also lots of sites devoted to baby items that will have a large selection. Often times you will see more sizes and patterns available online than you will in a store - often certain styles are only available for purchase online.
Choosing the right style for your baby's nursery rug
There are many different nursery rug designs to choose from. You can do a solid color or a patterned rug, or you can select a themed rug that goes with your other nursery decor. Most rugs are in light colors like pastel blue, pink and yellow. Themes range all over the board from zoo animals to butterflies to trains to flowers and everything in between.
The big thing to think about is what you will do with the baby nursery rug when you baby grows older. Is this rug something that you'll only use for the first two years? If so, then a nursery themed rug is just fine. However, if you want your child to continue using the rug for years to come or if you want to use the rug in another part of your house later, you might want to choose a solid color rug or one with a simple pattern (like stripes.)
A rug with circus animals covering it will probably only work in a baby or younger child's room while a blue and white striped rug is appropriate in an older childs room or possibly a guest room in your home.
Baby Rug Safety
As always, safety for your baby is the number one concern when buying a baby nursery rug. First select a rug that can be cleaned easily - this will help you to keep bacteria off of the rug. Make sure any messes on the nursery rug are cleaned immediately. Baby spitup or other accidents can breed bacteria on the rug if they are not cleaned off.
Clean the rug with a baby-safe cleaner that does not contain carcinogens like benzyne or better yet, throw it in the washing machine. Vaccuum the baby nursery rug regularly to eliminate dust and dust mites - these can be allergens for your baby.
If your child is allergy prone, choose a rug with natural materials. Baby nursery rugs made of natural fibers (like cotton or wool) contain fewer chemicals than those with man-made materials. Another thing to consider is the fibers and weave of the rug. Since your baby will be crawling around on the rug, it should be soft to the touch. This will also help if/when your baby begins walking and tumbles on the rug.
Like baby bedding and other baby products, some manufacturers treat nursery rugs with flame-retardant, anti-stain (like Scotchguard) or other chemicals. It's always best to minimize the amount of possibly harmful chemicals around your child, so stick with nursery rugs that haven't been treated or have only been treated with non-carcinogen chemicals.
