Choosing flooring for a nursery isn’t just about selecting colors and patterns that look good. It’s essential to pick a material that’s suitable for a child as they grow. Here are four do’s and don’ts parents and guardians should follow to choose the perfect nursery flooring.

Do:

Choose flooring that’s easy to clean.

Nurseries are often the site of spills and messes. Select a flooring material that is easy to clean so you can spend time bonding with your baby instead of cleaning up after them. Hardwood and laminate require only sweeping and occasional mopping. Carpet benefits from regular vacuuming and bi-annual professional deep-cleans.

Make sure it’s durable. 

A nursery will one day be an active child’s room. Select flooring that accommodates their needs for play and socialization. Durable short-pile carpets wear well in high-traffic zones and are soft enough for kids and teens who plop down on floors to play, read, and study.

Don’t:

Discount soundproofing.

Carpeting,  unlike sleek tiles, hardwoods, vinyls, and laminates, dampens noise. If you want to limit sounds emanating from a child’s room, consider installing carpeting. If you prefer hardwoods, add a few area rugs to soften sounds.

Forget to factor in potential allergies.

Allergens, such as dust, pollen, and dander, tend to lodge in carpets. Even daily vacuuming may not remove every irritant. Professional carpet cleaning helps keep allergy sufferers comfortable. Cleaning technicians use machines that reach deep into carpet fibers, eliminating allergens and preventing dirt and debris from separating and weakening them.

If you’re designing a nursery, head to Carpets To Go, with locations in Onalaska and Prairie du Chien, WI. The company offers laminate, wood, tile, carpeting, vinyl, and other high-quality flooring options. Call them at (608) 326-1700 about selections, or visit their website to use their flooring estimator to determine a budget.