Children's carpets

Equipping a children's room, each parent seeks to make it as comfortable and colorful as possible so that the child can grow and develop normally. And, of course, no child can do without a good carpet.

There are much more requirements for children's carpets than carpets for bedrooms and living rooms, since the children are in direct contact with them. That is why when choosing a carpet in the room it is necessary to consider several important parameters:

1. Mat for children should be warm and practical. Playing and learning about the world, children move a lot and often drop something and spill it on the floor. Therefore, the carpet should be made of a good warm material that is easy to clean, does not have an unpleasant smell and does not fade. Such a carpet will not lose its appearance for a long time and will last longer.
2. Softness and texture of the product also play an important role. For infants, this is not so important, but for babies who are already crawling and gradually learning to walk, the rug should be tactilely pleasant.
3. Hypoallergenic. Carpet for children should be environmentally safe and not cause allergies in the child, so when choosing a carpet you should pay attention to the composition of the material.
4. It is important to consider the design and pattern of the carpet. He should like first of all the child. Equipping the room, give him the right to choose. In addition, do not forget that the carpet should be combined with the overall interior of the room.
5. Consider the age of the child. For kids and for teens there are their own criteria for choosing decor items.
6. Price. Be prepared for the fact that high-quality carpet made from natural materials will be more expensive. Of course, there are more budget options made of artificial materials, which also fit into the nursery. In addition, in the future they will not be sorry to give or throw away. However, when buying a rug in the nursery, it’s still not worth saving, because the child’s comfort depends on its quality.

Usually the size range of children's rugs is divided into three main groups: small, medium and large models.

Small rugs are products up to 2 square meters. m. Models of medium size up to 6 square meters. m. Small products are suitable as bedside rugs, the average is used more often to denote the children's play area. Large carpets in size start at 6 square meters. m. and above. They can cover the entire room, replacing both bedside and play mats at the same time. It is important when choosing the size of a large carpet to leave 20 cm of free space from the wall so that it does not look like an ordinary carpet.

If the choice fell on rugs of smaller sizes, you can choose several models for different areas of the nursery. The main thing is to correctly combine their drawings and colors. They should not overload the room in color, because the children's room is usually bright enough and the eyes of the child should not get tired of the variegation.

Regarding the shape of the carpet can be any: rectangular, square, round, oval or in general to imitate some non-standard shape like a heart or a typewriter.Usually designer carpets of irregular shape are placed in the center of the room. They are usually small or medium in size, and therefore are used as a designation of the playing area. Oval and rectangular rugs are usually placed in the middle of elongated rooms. A square or round carpet is perfect for a square-shaped children's room. Depending on the preferences of a person, you can combine various forms and textures.

Child's health is of paramount importance, so the material from which the mat for the children's room is made must be environmentally friendly. Material options can be many, but basically, carpets are divided into two groups: natural and artificial. Both those and others have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with artificial materials, one of which is foam. Carpets of it have a good thermal conductivity, so that the child will always be warm and comfortable to play on it. They easily absorb and evaporate moisture, while having a small weight. Such models are very mobile, they are easy to move or take with them to the country.Because of their weight, such models will not be tightly pressed to the floor and they will have to be constantly corrected. The child can be very mobile, and in this case, the carpet of non-polyethylene will constantly move down. This can be inconvenient.

But polypropylene carpets are heavier due to their dense structure. Polypropylene is inexpensive, does not cause allergic reactions, it is easy to care for him, it does not cause static electricity. This material does not accumulate dust, it is very easy to wash it, which is a definite plus for the children's room. But it was not without its drawbacks: polypropylene quickly deforms and loses its appearance, therefore such rugs will last no more than 4 years.

Similar characteristics have Turkish polyester and polyamide carpets. As a rule, they have a longer soft bristle, and the sensations resemble fur or wool models.

A good option for a child would be hypoallergenic knitted or knitted yarn models. They can be with or without a nap, it all depends on the model. For example, in stores you can often find special rugs made of pompons.By virtue of their texture, if necessary, they can soften the fall of the child. In addition, it is pleasant to touch them, and it will be very interesting for a baby who is just learning to crawl to explore such an unusual object tactilely.

Natural products are often more expensive., although according to their characteristics they do not always exceed the options made of artificial materials. And all because they have two significant drawbacks: the complexity of operation and the absence of such characteristics as hypoallergenicity. Therefore, mats from natural materials to the nursery should be selected with extreme caution.

Children's viscose floor mats can be called moisture resistant. They have good ventilation and do not electrify. According to tactile sensations they resemble models of natural silk, but at a cost they are, of course, much cheaper, which allows them to be changed frequently.

Models of natural silk is better to use not for a child’s room, but for a teenage one. Such models look very elegant and stately, but it is also quite easy to spoil them. Enough to pour paint on them or drop the clay, and all the spots can not be avoided.At the same time, frequent washings will lead to quick wear. So such a carpet will not fit into the baby’s room.

Cotton models wear out and fade quickly, but they are easy to maintain. It is enough to walk on them with a vacuum cleaner or to wash in a typewriter using soft powders and conditioner.

Rugs made of natural wool are very pleasant to the touch, so using them is a pleasure. In addition, they look gorgeous, and with such an appearance they will have for many years. It is very practical. Such carpets do not accumulate static stress and do not fade with time. Another significant advantage of this material is fire safety.

However, with products made of pure wool, you need to be careful: this carpet is not hypoallergenic. Therefore, experts advise to choose mats of mixed materials. They are safer for the health of the baby, and in quality they are not inferior to models made from completely natural materials. But at the same time, do not be afraid of synthetics. Contrary to popular belief about its harm, it can be of high quality and environmentally friendly.

It is believed that the design of the children's room should be bright, and this brightness is often provided by such elements as wallpaper, furniture fittings, posters, toys, and, of course, carpet.

Usually, in the production of children's rugs, they use rather colorful colors such as red, pink, green, blue, blue and many others. I must say that plain or neutral beige carpets for children's rooms is not enough. But this is not surprising, because children love everything bright and colorful. They will be interested to watch and look at the colorful element in the room.

Do not use in the nursery too saturated, deep dark or acidic colors. For a child, they may be too gloomy or unpleasant to view, and this should not be. Preferring aggressive colors are also not worth it. However, too light shades of the carpet will not be the best solution, especially if the room belongs to a child under six years old, who plays and draws on the carpet most of the time. The parent simply will not have time to clean the carpet.

Under the interior in pastel colors, you can pick up more calm and soft colors.For example, peach, muted pink and pale blue rugs will look organic in such a range. These colors are especially liked by little princesses.

As for the print, it can be absolutely anything. But usually preference is given to familiar characters from cartoons. So, on the mat of the nursery, some colorful superhero can be depicted or a picture with your favorite Disney princesses.

Often on carpets you can see the image of the animal or plant world, various birds, butterflies, bunnies and flowers. Mosaic carpets or coloring carpets became very popular. Some of them can be themed and depict classics, a world map or a football field. Such models will not only please the child, but also help him in development.

As you know, children grow and develop with lightning speed. Accordingly, what is suitable for a one-year-old baby may not be suitable for a teenager at all. And with carpets the same.

For babies, it’s better to choose a softer and heavier floor carpet of medium size. The baby should be comfortable walking, crawling and playing on it. And the weight is necessary so that the mat does not slide on the floor and always remains in place, even if the baby is too active. This will help prevent many injuries.

Usually for children up to two years mats are bought for crawling. Older kids carpet serves as a play area. But in both cases, the child is in contact with the product directly: he touches the carpet with handles and bare feet, sits and lies on it, and can touch it with his face. Therefore, the softness for such a product is a paramount characteristic. The rug should not be too hard so as not to scratch and injure delicate baby skin.

To protect the child and make his first attempts to explore this world enjoyable, you can lay in his room a carpet with a long nap, which the people have received the simple name "weed".

Often parents buy developmental mats with animals and plants for their child. Natural motifs are very popular, but sometimes there are non-standard models of educational rugs with imitation of city streets. They can show roads with intersections, traffic lights, improvised houses and traffic signs. Any boy would be interested to play with cars on such a carpet, playing various driving situations. Such a simulation will help the child to learn some of the simplest rules of the road, and when he goes out into the world and becomes more independent, it will be much easier for him to get used to them in an adult future.

A very small, nursing baby is still not required to have a rug, because they are not in contact with the floor while they are in a crib or in my mother's caring hands. However, for the little ones there are special rugs with rattles. As a rule, they are not placed on the bare floor, but on another carpet, on a sofa or on a bed.

For a teenage room, floor coverings that are more sober in color will do, but they do not have to be solid. It is enough to remove unnecessary "childishness" in the print of the product. The interior of the room can be used carpet, the pattern of which reflects the interests of the child. For example, if a child is seriously involved in football and gets great pleasure from it, you can put a small bedside mat in the shape of a soccer ball in his room. The child will like this element of the interior very much.

For a teenager who is interested in science, a mat with the image of the materials of the school program will suit. This can be a multiplication table, an image of geometric shapes, an atlas, an alphabet or a periodic table. If the child is keen on music, he will enjoy the carpet with the image of a treble clef, musical notation, violin, guitar or piano keys. A child engaged in chess will be amused by a checkered rug imitating a chessboard and pieces.

For a sporty child, a tight, lint-free hard carpet is suitable, on which you can work out various gymnastic exercises at home.You can buy a carpet that resembles mats. It is quite convenient and practical, because if necessary it can be rolled up and, for example, hidden under the bed.

Modern carpets for a child's room can be non-standard and multifunctional. Some of them can simultaneously be both a floor covering, and a playing area, and a developing element. We are talking about models that depict letters and numbers or are made of a certain number of parts, simulating a mosaic or puzzle with an interesting pattern. Such variants of coatings contribute to the development of visual and tactile abilities of a child who, at an early age, in the game mode begins to train fine motor skills of hands. Perceiving such pictures, the child begins to memorize and distinguish colors, shades, letters, numbers and various geometric shapes.

Especially practical parents prefer Lego mats, which can be transformed at any time into a bag for toys. This option is very convenient for owners of small rooms, where there are not too many storage spaces. A couple of simple actions, and the transforming bag turns into a full-fledged playing place.Usually, Lego mats are used either for storing small toys and designers at home, or as a carrier for toys. This function of the rug will be useful for those who often travel with children and constantly travels to the country or to visit.

An unusual and healthy option is massage and orthopedic children's rugs. They contribute to the proper physical development of the child. And first of all it concerns the correct formation of his feet. This must be remembered from the very early life of a baby, because his physical and mental health will depend on it in the future.

Usually, children like the massage effect that orthopedic appliances produce, so parents do not have to force the child to practice. He will reach for it himself.

But the advantages of orthopedic mats do not end there.Doctors are confident that, among other things, such devices enhance the child’s immunity, and also help him to more easily tolerate such diseases as influenza and acute respiratory infections. Moreover, in addition to muscle development, such mats improve the functioning of internal organs and in particular the work of the brain. And it is very important for the cognitive and emotional development of the baby.

In order for the carpet to serve you faithfully for many years and not wear out, it is necessary to take care of it promptly and correctly. Otherwise, it will lose its presentable appearance in the first months of operation. Fortunately, there are a number of simple rules for care, following which you can significantly extend the life of the product.

It is necessary to clean the carpet in a timely manner, using specialized brushes and hypoallergenic cleaners that are approved for use on children's things. Typically, these funds are available in the form of a powder, gel or foam. They can be found at any hardware store.

Experts advise you to do a full cleaning with powder at least once every six months, especially when it comes to children's rooms. It is enough for owners of medium and small rugs to soak the product with a powder, and then to wash it in a typewriter. It is better to entrust products from natural capricious fabrics to manual cleaning or simply to send to a dry-cleaner.

But with large carpets more difficult. When cleaning them, you will have to work hard: first, go over it with detergent and a brush, then repeat the procedure and, finally, wash everything off with ordinary water and vacuum. If you do not want to clean the product yourself, you can use a special service for washing carpets.

How to clean the carpet, you can learn from the video below.