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The Best Nursery Rugs To Make Baby's Space Extra Cozy

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Best Kids Rugs
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Getting kids rugs for a room or nursery? There’s a lot to consider. You might want something in pretty pastels that matches the Instagram-worthiness of Baby’s nursery, or one that feels soft and plush underfoot. For toddlers and older kids, you may be looking for a floor covering with a bold pattern or theme. If it’s a kids playroom rug, maybe you’re going for a bright, cheerful pick that inspires play (bonus points for concealing stains). Ideally, you’d love something durable — even washable, if possible (because… kids).

Now consider your budget: Kids rugs can be spendy, but it’s a worthy investment for such important real estate within your home, right? Or maybe heck, no? Whichever side you fall on, our roundup of the best kids rugs includes pricier options that’ll make you swoon, as well as budget-friendly picks that you can roll up and toss out after their first bout with the stomach flu. Be sure to check out our kids bedding sets for more room decor inspiration!

Best Kids Rugs

World Map Round Rug
$249
Shag Cloud Rug

Encourage your wee one to drift off to dreamland (also known as: please, please, please just go to sleep already) with this area rug in a soothing cloud pattern. The bulky yarn in this shag-like rug looks almost homespun.

$134

Best Nursery Rugs

Rainbows Rug
$149
Plush Area Rug
$24.99
FasterS ABC Baby Rug

“A, B, C, D …” well, you know the rest. This plush rug isn’t just cute, it can be used for tummy time activities and adorable milestone pics. It’s made of cotton and available in three colors: white, gray, and pink.

$89.99
Menagerie Forest Cream Power-Loomed Rug - 2'3" x 3'9"

If a chic nursery or kids room is what you’re after, look no further than Rifle Paper Co.’s vintage-inspired menagerie rug. Designed in collaboration with Loloi, this polyester power-loomed rug is durable and has a super low pile for easy cleaning, yet it’s still soft beneath your feet. (True story: I got a plush white rug for my son’s nursery and after 15 months of the dog laying on it, it turned gray … so I got this one, instead.) This pick would fit seamlessly with a safari-themed nursery, and once your kiddo gets older, it’s sophisticated enough for any room in the house (your artsy home office, perhaps?). It’s available in multiple sizes, as well as similar styles with different background colors.

$90

Best Playroom Rugs

Striped Area Rug
$73
Hopscotch Rug
$38.99
Angels Kids Carpet Play City

Always a classic, a rug with city roads and roundabouts is a must-have for any kid who loves toy cars. This super-affordable pick is ideal for encouraging play and concealing snack stains from sticky fingers.

$19.98

Best Washable Rugs

Spectrum Rainbow Rug
$199
Polka Star Pink Rug
$199

SHOP THE STORY

World Map Round Rug
$249
Rainbows Rug
$149
Striped Area Rug
$73
Spectrum Rainbow Rug
$199
Polka Star Pink Rug
$199
Plush Area Rug
$24.99
Hopscotch Rug
$38.99
Shag Cloud Rug

Encourage your wee one to drift off to dreamland (also known as: please, please, please just go to sleep already) with this area rug in a soothing cloud pattern. The bulky yarn in this shag-like rug looks almost homespun.

$134
FasterS ABC Baby Rug

“A, B, C, D …” well, you know the rest. This plush rug isn’t just cute, it can be used for tummy time activities and adorable milestone pics. It’s made of cotton and available in three colors: white, gray, and pink.

$89.99
Angels Kids Carpet Play City

Always a classic, a rug with city roads and roundabouts is a must-have for any kid who loves toy cars. This super-affordable pick is ideal for encouraging play and concealing snack stains from sticky fingers.

$19.98
Menagerie Forest Cream Power-Loomed Rug - 2'3" x 3'9"

If a chic nursery or kids room is what you’re after, look no further than Rifle Paper Co.’s vintage-inspired menagerie rug. Designed in collaboration with Loloi, this polyester power-loomed rug is durable and has a super low pile for easy cleaning, yet it’s still soft beneath your feet. (True story: I got a plush white rug for my son’s nursery and after 15 months of the dog laying on it, it turned gray … so I got this one, instead.) This pick would fit seamlessly with a safari-themed nursery, and once your kiddo gets older, it’s sophisticated enough for any room in the house (your artsy home office, perhaps?). It’s available in multiple sizes, as well as similar styles with different background colors.

$90

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