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Best Nursery Rugs
Updated on
January 4, 2024

Best Nursery Rugs

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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.

Lorena Canals Clouds Washable Rug - Mustard, 5'3" X 4'.

Lorena Canals 
Clouds Washable Rug

Lorena Canals RugCycled ABC Washable Rug - Natural, 4’7” X 6’7”.
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Best Round Nursery Rugs

If your baby’s room is on the smaller side, a round area rug might be the perfect fit.

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 - Cream And Slate, 60” X 84”.
Safavieh Casablanca Trellis Area Rug - Beige/Ivory, 5' X 8'.

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 - Ivory/Blue, 5 Ft. 5 In. X 7 Ft. 7 In.

Best Modern Nursery Rugs

These stylish rugs will look just as good in your baby’s nursery as in their big kid’s room.

West Elm Oblong Rug.

West Elm 
Oblong Rug

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Pottery Barn Kids Terrazo Marble Rug.

Pottery Barn Kids 
Terrazo Marble Rug

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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.

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