Best Nursery Rugs
Pull together your nursery decor—and provide a soft spot for you and baby—with one of these rugs.
When you find a rug that’s a perfect fit with your nursery theme, adds the right punch of color to the playroom or creates a super-soft landing spot, it feels like a major win. You’ll want to look for a rug that can be a cozy place for tummy time as well as durable and easy to clean (think toddler messes down the road). Not sure what size to choose? Here are tips on how to choose the right size rug for your room.
We’ve rounded up some of our top picks for the nursery.
Best Washable Nursery Rugs
There will be absolutely no crying over spilled milk when you have a washable rug—simply throw them right in your washing machine anytime you need to clean them.
Best Neutral Nursery Rugs
Whether you’re waiting to find out the gender of your baby or just want something gender-neutral that could work for siblings sharing a room, these neutral nursery rugs are sure to complement any nursery theme.

Crane Baby
Hand Woven Cotton Ezra Shag Rug

Safavieh
Casablanca Trellis Area Rug
Best Colorful Nursery Rugs
If the beige aesthetic isn’t your jam, here are some fun, bold rugs to add color to your baby’s nursery.

Safavieh
Kids Play House Striped Area Rug
Best Boho Nursery Rugs
These rugs are sure to add a laid-back, comfortable vibe to your baby’s nursery.
Best Themed Nursery Rugs
Part of the fun of setting up a nursery is picking a theme. Whether you’re going with outer space or animals, we love these adorable picks.
Best Accent Nursery Rugs
For a little something extra, these fun-shaped rugs would look great next to your baby’s crib, changing table or nursery glider.
Briana Engelbrecht
Assistant Editor
Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.