Having children means getting a lot of activities at home; thus, choose the right Flooring that can endure constantly running feet and toys that can scratch up your beautiful floor. However, it does not mean that you have to sacrifice elegant flooring for practicality. There are many options you can choose from other than wall-to-wall carpeting, which you have to frequently deep-clean to ensure that it is germ-free for your kids.

So if you're a new parent and you want to renovate your floors to ensure that it is safe for your kids and also easy to clean for your sanity, then here is a selection of kid-friendly flooring that will still retain your home's stylishness.

The kids will be spending most of their waking hours in the playroom so make sure that the floor is safe enough for them to run around. That's where foam mats come in because the soft cushion of the rubber material is a great way to make the room a fun, lively place for the kids. Different colors and patterns are available so you can decorate the room with brown, pink, or white, and even choose from a variety of designs like animal or alphabet prints.

Some homeowners may not be aware of the classic warmth that cork flooring brings, but this type of environmentally-friendly design is already making waves in home design. Besides being non-toxic and made of natural materials, cork is easy to install and is available in interlocking planks that even novice DIY-ers can handle. Cork flooring can be installed perfectly in any room in the house, but it would be the most practical option for your kitchen.

If you're looking for durability, then laminate flooring is a great choice because it is not only kid-friendly, but also pet-proof. Besides its scratch-resistant property, laminate flooring is easy to clean compared to expensive carpets, and a damaged plank can be easily replaced without having to reinstall the whole flooring. Laminate flooring is most suitable for your child's bedroom, because this type of flooring will last you longer and it is also a "green" choice and is safe for children with allergies.

Bamboo flooring is not only environmentally friendly, but also durable and cost-effective. And what's great about bamboo hardwood is it is fire-resistant, which is a great way to avoid accidents when kids play with matches. You can opt for engineered bamboo flooring, which means that it is not 100% made of bamboo. The surface is made of a bamboo strip, but the wood plank could be cork or plywood. Engineered bamboo is even more durable and can withstand any torment from kids and even pets.

When choosing the right flooring for your family, make sure that the materials the flooring is made of is safe for your health. Vinyl is resilient and affordable, but its material contains phthalate and lead, according to the Center for Health, Environment and Justice. Also, use toxic-free adhesives and cleaning products. If you have to use an area rug to protect your wood flooring, make sure that it is made of organic natural fibers to avoid inducing allergies.