How can I make tile floors more comfortable???

[Jen78fl]

Hi all. Well we just recently got a tile floor put in our kitchen and bathroom area. We had linoleum, which I was perfectly happy with. I was totally against getting it, but my husband did it anyway.. That is a whole other story! Anyway, I have been so uncomfortable on it since we got it. I never even imagined just how hard it would be on my feet and legs. I am wearing crocs but they arent helping much. I am also pregnant which Im sure is contributing some to the discomfort, though I never had this much of a problem during my last pregnancy, so I think the floor has something to do with it..

Besides it being incredibly uncomfortable, I also think it may be a safety hazard for a young baby/toddler learning to crawl and walk on it.

So, basically, since I am stuck with this floor now, I would just like to know if there is anything that I can put down on it to help. I have seen a ton of different mats and some of them look really comfortable, but is there something that can go over a large portion of the floor?? Or would I just have to buy alot of mats?

I am open to ANY suggestions. Thanks everyone for your help!

Jen

[Red Sonja]

I put down a lot of rugs in the kitchen in the areas where I'm standing the most, and I wear slippers or socks a lot to keep my feet warm. Both of my babes have learned to crawl and walk on tile floors in two different houses and it hasn't been a problem or a safety hazard with them.

[cristeen]

Not a safety hazard, but it is painful. Thick throw rugs are your best bet. Be sure that you get something under them to prevent them sliding around though, because that can be a safety hazard.

[straighthaircurly]

My parents had a thick rubbery mat that they put on the flagstone floor in the area of the kitchen where they stood the most. I don't know where they got it though. I love my bamboo slat area rug/runner in my kitchen. Also get some inserts/supports that you can add to your shoes.

[Jen78fl]

Thanks for the suggestions!