situations. A better alternative is a smooth floor surface such as laminate, parquet, tile, or stone. Small children do love play rugs or blankets and large pillows; just be sure that these items (or their covers)are small enough to fit into a washing machine. You won't be able to get very far against ground-in dirt on a play rug using just a vacuum cleaner. If you do decide to put carpeting in your child's room, you should definitely choose carpet tiles. That makes it easy to exchange individual squares if they become too heavily soiled. Some very high quality carpet tiles are even machine-washable. But no matter which material you choose, make sure that it does not contain any harmful substances. A specialized dealer will be able to provide you with all the necessary information on this subject.