The Best Nursery Rugs Under $200 for Your Little One This Year

Does scrolling through Pinterest for baby boy and girl nursery themes sound like music to your ears? You’re not alone. For decor-minded parents, putting together a new nursery for a new baby is pure joy. Along with a crib and bookshelves, nursery rugs are key to making this special space as cozy and safe as possible. Read on for the best nursery rugs we’ve come across lately. Bonus: they won’t break the bank!

H&M Cotton Rug with Tufted Dots Round rug in woven cotton fabric with tufted dots in soft colours and on-slip protection at back sitting on a wooden floor in a nursery with a wicker animal bench, wooden blocks and woven wall hanging on the wall as featured in HGTV Canada's Best Nursery Rugs Under $200 Your Little One This Year

H&M

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Round and Round

The colourful tufted polka dots on this super-soft cotton rug encourage sensory play and colour identification. Plus, its non-slip protection on the back makes it safe for new walkers.

Cotton Rug With Tufted Dots, H&M, $104.

Polypropylene plush cozy shag rug laying in a chic nursery with grey wood floors, a white cotton pouf, a white wooden crib and a potted plant in a basket in the corner beside a set of French doors as featured in HGTV Canada's Best Nursery Rugs Under $200 Your Little One This Year

Wayfair

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Gorgeous Geometrics

With its fun colours and high/low textures, this easy-to-care-for synthetic rug is a great choice for a new nursery. Spills are easy to clean and the pretty pattern is easy on the eyes.

Higginson Tribal Shag Performance Ivory Rug, Wayfair, from $72.

Rugs USA

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Rules of the Road

When shopping for nursery rugs, be mindful of all the different ways one will be used — for playtime, for spontaneous naps and for inevitable spit ups. This low-pile map rug is washable and chemical free (OEKO-TEX® certified), making it super versatile.

White Washable Charlie Town Map Area Rug, Rugs USA, from $104.

Bed Bath & Beyond

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Font Forward

Not many nursery rugs are as fun to clean as this one — simply take it outside and hose it down! Yep, you clean this bold, polypropylene rug with a garden hose and then hang to dry.

Mod-Tod Beta Kids Alphabet Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug, Bed Bath & Beyond, from $168.

Wayfair

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Bear Hug

The thick, cushiony pile of this sweet, sleepy polar-bear rug provides a soft spot for tiny toes. Bonus: it’s stain-resistant, so only needs the occasional spot cleaning.

Mack & Milo Aldora Cream Kids Animal Area Rug, Wayfair, from $190.

Grey rug with white dots from Ikea in a baby’s nursery decorated with a fall leaf themed bunting, white toddler bed, white wardrobe, a drum, a wooden stool and a wheeled wooden book box as featured in HGTV Canada's Best Nursery Rugs Under $200 Your Little One This Year

Ikea Canada

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Going Dotty

Durable and hardwearing, this polka-dot nursery rug’s thick pile and rubber backing help to dampen noise and stop slips. Plus, the neutral colours will complement a variety of different decor schemes.

Grey Dotted Len Rug, IKEA, $50.

Pottery Barn Kids

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Mature Mats

Not all nursery rugs need to be cute — this is a very grown-up rug for a growing person. Featuring soft neutrals and a vintage Persian-inspired pattern, this washable nursery rug is a decorator’s dream.

Ellington Washable Rug, Pottery Barn Kids, $194.

Simons

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Llama Rama Rug

But if you did want to go for cute, cue the fuzzy llama face and textured hearts! Soft, shaggy tufts are woven into a flat, durable weave for a fun, neutral floor covering.

Playful Llama Rug, Simons, from $128.

Zara

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Multi Faceted

Thanks to its plethora of multicoloured polka dots, this versatile nursery rug will match up with multiple colour palettes. Pull out the pink, the blue or match it up with a neutral cream; whichever way you go, it’s a decor win.

Non-Slip Rug With Coloured Polka Dots, Zara, from $159.

Chapters Indigo

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X Marks the Spot

A simple, graphic design can pack a powerful decorating punch. The contrasting black-and-white pattern on this playful, cotton nursery rug is a stylish standout.

Mini Maison X-Print Play Rug, Chapters Indigo, $70.

Three Lorena Canals’ Washable Clouds Rugs of various sizes from Maude Kids Décor seen a child’s room with a wooden table and chair, pink square pouf, rattan crib, a yellow legged checkered chair, and a boy sitting on one of the cloud rugs as featured in HGTV Canada's Best Nursery Rugs Under $200 Your Little One This Year

Maude Kids Decor

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Above the Clouds

While the soft, natural fibres and sweet sky design will keep the kids happy, the machine washability of Lorena Canals’ Washable Clouds rugs will send parents to cloud nine.

Lorena Canals Washable Clouds Rug, Maude Kids Decor, from $175.

Little Bot

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Soft Play

While not technically a “rug”, Little Bot’s single-foam Ofie play mats offer beautiful design and high functionality, making them a neat alternative. These large, squishy mats are non-toxic, reversible and durable. (And they’re Canadian!)

Baby Ofie Plants + Eze Mat, Little Bot, $189.