As other reviewers said, this rug is amazing quality.  No rug pad is needed and the it looks great.  I was expecting these stripes to be wider though.  I purchased the 8 x 11 sized rug and the stripes are only about 3" wide so it's much busier than I was expecting.  Also, the lighter blue stripe is not such a different shade of blue than the navy which makes it looks more like a navy and white striped rug. Very happy with it despite the stripes.  Very comfortable, no smell and looks like it will hold up well in my toddler's room.  Super fast shipping.