Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly?

RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By GM (Guest Post) (01/13/2008) I am searching for a leather couch because I have three dogs. For those of you that have leather couches that have resisted dogs scratches, can you tell me the type of leather you have. I know there are different types and I would like to make the right selection. RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Leather Guy (Guest Post) (10/13/2006) If you want leather and expect to get real heavy use from kids and dogs. You really should consider a heavily finished leather or pigmented... In other words... You may not want to get a more natural or naked finish leather... A fully colored finished leather will withstand a lot of abuse... For more on leather types visit this sight.. There is much to read and many awsome links. http://mobileleatherservice.com/LeatherTypes.html RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Kim (Guest Post) (09/18/2006) "I have 4 children and am totally happy with my leather sofas.With 2 infants, a 4 yr old, and 11 yr old this was the best choice ever!!!! It is so easy to wipe a spill compared to my non-leather couches that I had before. If you have small children and want to keep nice looking furniture also I would definetly get leather." RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Mikyla (Guest Post) (04/07/2006) I have to say I am looking for a leather couch now because I have two lads - 5 & 2 as I have a supposedly washable cloth (cream & brown) couch which has been ruined by dogs, brat's and too many parties. I guess it's about how well you look after something, but I have heard from everyone with kids and leather that they are a perfect combination & they'd never go back! Only problem is trying to buy a couch that looks worn in and isn't already ruined....if you managed to find something please let me know! RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Melissa (Guest Post) (03/31/2006) Leather couches ARE kid friendly. We bought one 1 year ago, and it still looks new. Although our family doesn't eat or drink anywhere but our kitchen, IF a child spilled on a leather couch, it'd clean up a lot easier. It can get scratched though, so you would probably have to prohibit toys in that room, which we have a toy room so no toys are allowed in our living room. RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Paul (Guest Post) (03/16/2006) I found this sight with some great leather furniture tips types and other info http://mobileleatherservice.com/LeatherTypes.html RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Pickynicky (Guest Post) (03/13/2006) I think leather couches are the best, regardless of with kids or dogs! I have two kids that are 5 and 3 years old and I also have two dogs a 80 lbs. golden-retriever-mix and a 45 lbs. beagle, they all are all over it and it is so easy to keep clean ! and with the leather shampoo you can even get crayon marks off! RE: Are Leather Couches Pet Friendly? Post by beckyb (2) | (01/22/2006) Contact I just purchased leather furniture literally two days ago and already have scratches all over it!!!! I had no idea that the leather would be so easily scratched. It is a very dark rich color and I have three dogs that all lay on the furniture. They are all under thirty pounds and don't run all over it. They just jump up and sit down, but it is already scratched to pieces. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice on what to do or if this is normal and will fade with time? Should I try to get a refund because I was told that scratches were covered in the warranty and after reading it have found out that they are not covered!! Any advice is appreciated. RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Julie (Guest Post) (09/25/2005) We have three children (the oldest 5) and have had our leather couches since the first was born. We love them and would definately recommend them to you. They are expensive. However they do withstand alot! They do require a little extra maintenance but they are worth it. Spills are easily wiped up and with spit-up etc.. they don't retain the smell after the clean up like material covered couches. RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Ricki (Guest Post) (09/21/2005) I would definately clean it and preserve it more often. We have two kids and two dogs and had to get rid of our leather couch. It was too stained and too expensive to have it re-taned. As long as you take care of it, it will last. Couches with fabric tend to rip ~ especially with dogs' sharp claws and kids' shoes. RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (09/19/2005) I disagreee wth the post that it's a bad idea. I have a five year old and also 2 indoor dogs (both since they were puppies). I wouldn't have anything other than a leather sofa. As long as you can take care of it, i.e. wiping it down if there are any spills on it, cleaning it with leather cleaner/preserver once in a while, it will last for YEARS.Leather is the only thing that will withstand my very lively dogs and daughter. Cloth would have ripped and stained by now. I would highly recommend leather! RE: Are Leather Couches Kid-Friendly? Post by cookwie (930) | (09/17/2005) Profile | Contact Leather sofas and 2 year olds are a veeeery bad combination. Get a sofa with cloth upholstery that is very patterned and rugged. Or vinyl if you don't mind sticking to it in the summer. After the child moves out of the house and before you have grandchildren is the time for leather. Suggest you pop into a furniture store and check out all the lovely patterns they have. Lazy-Boy is where we got our sofa set. You select the style of furniture and the cloth and it's delivered in 6 weeks. This way you have a lot of options.