What To Look for When Purchasing Kids Rug

Even though many people prefer hardwood floors as the best flooring option, it is definitely not something where you would want your child rolling, crawling, running, or playing on. Besides aesthetics, safety concern is why many parents prefer to have an area rug in their kid's room. Moroccan rugs add a splash of color and joy to your child's room as well as makes it comfortable for you as you're expected to spend a lot of time on the floor if you have a baby. 

Thanks to online shopping, you have plenty of kids' rugs available to choose from. You can shop by colors, sizes, or shapes to find the perfect rug for a kid's room that your child will fall in love with. When it comes to the comfort of your child, there shouldn't be any compromises. So whether you're looking for the best nursery rug or a play rug for your toddler, our top 10 tips for purchasing kid's rugs got you covered. 

Choose a comfortable kid's rug 

For your child's room, you want a rug that is super comfortable and soft. Your kid will spend hours on the carpet playing and rolling around, so it should be comfortable enough for that. Additionally, if your child has allergies, you need to choose the material carefully. For example, you can go with hypoallergenic material like wool which will not aggravate your child's allergies. You should also be careful about the dyes and cleaning supplies used on the rug, as unsafe and toxic chemicals can irritate your children's allergies and cause other health issues. 

Prioritize your child's preference

When you're looking around for a rug for a kid's room, prioritize your kid's choice. Different colors and patterns appeal to different kids. If your kid is of a certain age where they can choose for themselves, take them with you on your hunt for rugs — after all, they will be the ones spending most of the time around the carpet. However, if your child is too young to choose for his own, going with a primary color is the safest bet. While going for the rug your child likes, make sure the children's rug blends well with the rest of the house. 

Go for a non-slip rug

It is sort of a given that children will run around on the carpet — bringing the question of safety. Therefore, non-slip rugs are always a safer choice as a baby's room rug. This is even a more significant concern for those with a polished or slippery floor. Even if you choose a traditional rug, you can use a non-slip rug pad underneath to make it stick to the bottom and not move around as much. 

Choose child-friendly materials

Choosing the perfect material for a baby room rug is quite a challenge in itself. We all know how messy children can be — starting with spilling food and drinks on the floor, dropping colors, running around, and more. So go for a sturdy material to withstand the beating but, at the same time, easy to clean up. Considering these two requirements, our best pick for children's rug material is wool. Wool is soft, durable, and spill-proof all at the same time. Furthermore, wool rugs are easy to clean up and do not stain as easily. Additionally, you will get a lot of options to choose from as they are highly available everywhere.

Choose a kid's rug with a tight weave

The next thing you will want to pay attention to when buying a small or large children's rug is the weave. The weave is how the craftsman knots the rug fibres. For the baby's room or nursery room, always choose a carpet with a tight weave. Otherwise, you will end up with holes and tears caused by your troublemakers. A hundred percent wool woven rug with a tight weave is an excellent choice for children's room as they are long-lasting, lightweight and reversible.

Prioritize your child's safety

Even though it is coming later on the list, you should never negotiate when it comes to your child's safety. It doesn't matter how much you love the color or how neat the pattern is; if the rug compromises your child's safety, say no to it at once. Like we mentioned previously, buy a non-slip carpet for your children's room or at least place a high-quality non-slip rug pad underneath your kid's rug.

Have fun with color and shape

The best part about shopping for a kid's rug is that there is no cap on the color and shape. So you can go for the brightest color or the most extravagant shape — and still make the room look beautiful. For example, a colorful rug with a large flower pattern is an excellent choice for a girl's area rug. On top of that, you can go for animal shapes and regular shapes — a perfect opportunity to teach your kids about shapes and animals. However, we suggest sticking to colors that don't show stain as much because if you're a parent, you know how dirty a children's room floor can get. Boucherouite rugs or 'Boucherwit' in Arabic are cotton Moroccan rugs with the most colorful and extravagant patterns, and they come at a surprisingly low price. The ability of these budget-friendly rugs to transform a space entirely has made them popular everywhere, especially for a child's room or a nursery. 

Consider educational options

Here is your chance to kill two birds with one stone — metaphorically speaking, of course. A kid's room rug doesn't have to be only about playing and having fun, but it can also teach your child a thing or two. This is why alphabet rugs are so prevalent in parents for best nursery rugs at the moment. So use this excellent opportunity to educate your kids while having fun. 

Steer clear of shag or loop woven rugs

One thing we have already established is that a kid's rug should be easy to clean — and which is why you should steer clear of shag or loop woven rugs. Loop-woven rugs can make cleaning it unnecessarily complicated as small pieces of food or other dirt can get stuck inside. Given how often you'll need cleaning the carpet, that does not sound fun to any parents. 

Pick the right place and size

Before you start searching for children's rugs, take a look around the place where you'll put the carpet. Consider the furniture around the area and the shape of the room before you buy. There are only a few things that are worse than an ill-fitted rug. If the carpet is too small, your kids will not be able to run around or play on it, and if it's too large, it can become a safety hazard. The safe thing to do here is to pick a rug size that is large enough to fit the front legs of the furniture but does not touch the rear legs. If your place has unique sizing needs, you can easily customize your rug to get a perfect size. 

We hope our guide helped you prepare and get ready to purchase the perfect kid's rug for your children's room. Using this guide as a checklist for either online or offline shopping will make this experience a lot less overwhelming and more fun. Don't forget to check out the vast collection from Illuminate Collective to find the perfect piece for you. You can also customize your rugs with us to bring fun and uniqueness to the kid's room. 

Happy shopping!