How to choose a carpet for a nursery?
Children's room is very important in the house, because this is where your child spends most of his time. Therefore, the environment in the nursery should be as cozy, comfortable and safe for the child as possible. An important element is the carpet. It is very difficult to imagine a nursery without it. At the same time, as the child grows up, the interior of the room also changes. From infancy to adolescent maximalism. The carpet in the nursery must be functional and safe.
What is a carpet in a nursery for?
At the age of 6 months, the carpet in the nursery is not particularly needed. But starting from the moment when the child will crawl and master his first steps, it is important to buy carpets so that the child is comfortable in contact with the flooring.
5 important reasons to buy a carpet for the nursery
1. Spatial zoning. Can divide the space of the room into segments, for games, for relaxation and for learning.
2. Provide a pleasant tactile sensation. These feelings are very important for a child's development.
3. Makes the floor warm. The child will be able to be barefoot on the floor without the risk of cold feet.
4. Complement the interior of the children's room. The room will acquire a special coziness and comfort. The child will be very pleased to spend time there.
5. Walking and playing is much more pleasant on a carpet than on a hard and slippery floor.
What materials is the carpet made of?
Before buying a carpet, you need to consider the composition of the product. The material from which carpets are made can be from natural and synthetic materials.
- natural materials: wool and cotton,
- synthetic materials: acrylic, nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene foam.
Features of carpets
Many parents are sure that the carpet in the nursery is a completely unnecessary interior detail, that the carpet complicates cleaning and collects excess dust. This is absolutely not the case. Modern products have a very small pile, making cleaning easy and hassle-free. They are made from very light and modern materials.
- Pile length. Products made from natural materials often have a long pile, and synthetic fibers have a lint-free structure.
- Dimensions. The choice of carpet is determined by the size of the room for which it is purchased.
- Shape and colors. The shape of the carpet depends on your wishes. It can be round, oval, rectangular or square. The color primarily depends on the gender of the child. If this is a girl, all shades of pink, pastel colors are used, for boys, blue and blue shades of the carpet are preferable. There are also models of non-standard shape, in the form of animals, houses and fairy-tale characters. Manufacturers are developing new interactive carpets.
Requirements for a baby carpet
- Hypoallergenic. An important part of choosing a carpet is the inability to cause allergies in your toddler.
- Reduced risk of injury. It must be safe and not cause a fall.
- Should be easy to clean and clean.
The cost of a carpet for a children's room
The price of a carpet depends on many factors:
- in which country the carpet was made;
- what material the carpet is made of;
- type of production: the most expensive product is a handmade carpet.
Thus, the selection of carpets for the children's room is varied. Give preference to proven and well-established manufacturers. First of all, pay attention to the safety of the carpet, then to the price and feel free to buy a product that you and your child will like.