Decorating your baby’s nursery doesn’t have to include “forever” picks — a few years from now, your kiddo won’t care about the cutesy decor. So how can you create a newborn-friendly nursery without committing to a style that your little one will outgrow in a blink? With area rug awesomeness! Check out these nursery-perfect area rugs. And bonus: You can swap them out for new ones as your child grows and develops his or her own tastes.

Crate & Kids Cloud Rug

1. Crate & Kids Cloud Rug ($299+): This hand tufted rug is ideal for a neutral nursery. The grey and white cloud design is simple, sweet, and matches almost any color palette.

Pottery Barn Kids Kaleidoscope Round Rug

2. Pottery Barn Kids Kaleidoscope Round Rug ($199): Add a splash of color to your baby’s room with this rainbow rug. Made from 100 percent wool, this soft accent piece is perfect for your baby’s tummy-time playdates.

Habudda ABC Alphabet Rug

3. Habudda ABC Alphabet Rug ($60): Even though your newborn still has plenty of time until they can read, this alphabet area rug gets them off to a good start. And it’s super cute too.

Momeni Jungle Area Rug

4. Momeni Jungle Area Rug ($189): Bring on the animal awesomeness! The bold, colorful design will stand out in the room’s overall design without overpowering the rest of the decor.

Pillowfort Dot Accent Rug

5. Pillowfort Dot Accent Rug ($55): A plush polka dot print rug adds just the right amount of pattern to your baby’s room. Forget about sensory overload: These dots will keep your kiddo’s eyes busy without adding an unnecessary distraction.

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6. RH Baby & Child Hedgehog Handmade Wool Felt Rug ($169): Hedgehogs might have spiky spines in real life, but this rug is far from rough and tough. The adorable animal design is a sweet addition to any nursery.

Friends Handicraft Children's Elk Felt Rug

7. Friends Handicraft Children’s Elk Felt Rug ($70): This handmade rug doubles as a playmat for your older infant or toddler. Create a woodsy feel in your kiddo’s nursery with this elk area accent.

Pehr Peek-A-Boo Rug

8. Pehr Peek-A-Boo Rug ($288): Get a giggle and give a giggle with this smiley sweet rug. The neutral colors give you plenty of options, and your baby can grow with this rug, using it as a play space when they move into the toddler years.

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Erica Loop
Erica Loop is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh. When she's not busy creating kids' activities for her blog Mini Monets and Mommies, you can find her trying to hang out with her teenage son, being chased by her two Olde Boston Bulldogs or teaching a children's karate class (she's a third degree black belt!).