I really thought the rug I got from Amazon was 'it" but it arrived today and "Blah!".
I wanted a green shag area rug and the color is good, but the pile is chenille which I thought would be soft, and it is, but the pile is spread out oddly and it reminds me of little worms all over. Ick.
DH asked how much it would be to send it back, and I told him I don't care because it's not "it". I rarely get upset but I was so disappointed when I saw it.
Plan B: Target rug which is not quite it either but a bajillion times better than what showed up at our door.
Re: Nursery rug = fail
Maybe try vacuuming it and see if it fluffs up? Good luck! I found a rug at Lowe's today after searching and searching and it was only $25. Maybe check them out?