Bonding with your children can take many forms and can come from unexpected events. Going to the movies, walking along a canal, or even buying a new rug for their room are great ways to bond with your kids.
Yes, choosing a new rug for your kid’s room can give you the opportunity to learn more about them, spend time with them, and to take short trips to the shop when you have narrowed down your options.
So, what should you look out for? Here’re some tips for choosing the best rug for your kids’ room.
Firstly, think practically. A darker color is probably better, as the stains your little ones will make on the rug will not show through as much. Also, you should choose something that is washable and hard-wearing.
More so, a material that is not too prone to causing allergies or irritating the skin would be a good idea, and something soft, particularly if your child is just starting to crawl when they are most sensitive to these things.
Wool will fit the bill carefully for all of these considerations, with polypropylene coming a close second and also being a cheaper option.
The other considerations are what you might call aesthetic. Your little one may want a rug that depicts their favorite movie or cartoon character, or one showing a scene from a book they have read.
Leave it up to them: they will have an amazing time making the choice. You can even buy rugs with puzzle boards, chess boards, or other games.
Of course, buying a rug will not replace amazing experiences and fun-packed family days out in terms of bonding with your children, but it is an opportunity to spend some time with them and, as every parent will tell you, enjoying the little things is important.
To get some other ideas, see the infographic below from LandofRugs.com
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