Choosing a Mat for Hardwood vs Carpeted Rooms

Quick answer: Match the mat to the floor: over hardwood pick the thicker 1-inch option for cushion and warmth, and over carpet the 0.5-inch option is usually plenty and sits more stably. A PopsyKosy mat comes in both thicknesses so it suits either room.

Hardwood wants cushion

Hard, cool wood gives no give of its own, so the 1-inch option adds the fall cushion and warmth a baby needs underfoot.

Carpet needs less

Carpet already softens the floor, so the lower 0.5-inch option provides a clean, stable, wipe-clean surface without sitting too high.

FAQ

What mat thickness for hardwood?

The 1-inch option adds cushion and warmth over hard wood floors.

Do I need a thick mat over carpet?

Usually not, the 0.5-inch option is stable and plenty over carpet.

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