A baby is a blessing that brings joy, happiness, and stress! One of the ways you can reduce stress is to have baby in mind when it comes to remodeling your home. If you are things about having kids, will do so later, or simply will have young children over frequently, you can expect to have spills, falls, and lots of impacts. This means that you’re going to want to find a balance between softness and durability. With the amount of time that your small children are on the floor, you have to consider all options for making it comfortable for them.

Durable Flooring for the Nursery

One of the most common flooring types for the nursery is wood. Whether you opt for luxury vinyl planks or real hardwood, you should also get an area rug in order for your little one to comfortably crawl. Hardwoods are durable, easy to clean, and aesthetically appealing.  Luxury Vinyl Planks are a more cost-efficient option for those who want the appeal of hardwoods without the impact on their wallet. You could also go with a carpet for the nursery, if you’d rather a plush surface for your little one to hang out on. When choosing your carpet, you should look for options that are stain resistant, water resistant, and easy to clean.

Flooring Options for the Playroom

For those who have a separate area for the children to play, then you may opt for a different flooring option in this area than in the nursery. Many times, parents will have a rubber mat (think of those squares that interlink and feature animals or letters or numbers) over their flooring in order to minimize stains and wear. Carpet is a wonderful option for the high traffic play room, allowing for a comfortable, soft surface for them to learn to crawl and walk on. Hardwoods and luxury vinyl planks are another great option when combined with an area rug. In the playroom, this area will be the most likely to receive stains and scratches from toys and crafts.

Flooring to AVOID with Newborns, Babies, Toddlers

The number one flooring type to avoid with babies will obviously be tile. Tile is very hard and cold, so when your little ones are learning to walk and move around it could be much more dangerous. While you  can minimize the effects with an area rug, you’re better off with luxury vinyl planks or hardwoods. Another option to avoid would be cork flooring. However, as an offset to the appeal for being environmentally friendly, it is much harder to clean and maintain.

No matter your choice, the quality flooring selection at All Flooring USA will help you make the best choice for your family and your wallet. You can check out our flooring options here, and if you’re in need of a remodel reach out today for a design consultation. Don’t forget to sign up for our email list to be up to date on all of our latest deals and blogs in the future!