Now before we started attaching things to the walls, we wanted to see where we needed it to be used. Round the fire was an obvious choice, but where else? Our home office, where we spend vast quantities of the day, is upstairs, with no actual doors on it – this would be a good plan, but how would it work? And what about dividing the kitchen from the playroom, a wide arch, the bridging of which defeats any stairgate? Safe & Skin-friendly】Made of non-toxic and safe material. Extremely hygienic place for babies to play and crawl. This particular play pen is different though. Its not just your basic, average, everyday, ordinary, run-of-the-mill, ho-hum play pen. Baby playpens are not as popular as they used to be and some parents don’t like the idea of restricting their baby’s movement. Playpens can also be quite bulky, requiring a lot of space in the room. It’s also worth noting that babies should not be left unattended or unsupervised for any longer than necessary, even when they are in the relatively safe environment of a baby play pen.

Six sided Fabric Playpen consists of solid plastic connecting elements and soft touch durable material. Any well-made playpen should last for as long as you need it – although you should monitor it for any signs of damage such as tears to mesh sides or chips from the bars. In general you might want to stop using a baby playpen when your little one starts to get big enough to walk and work things out (like how to open a play pen door or gate!) or is able to climb over the walls. There is no set cut-off point but you might want to stop using one by the time your child is 18-24 months old. How big are baby playpens? A baby play pen, sometimes written baby playpen, provides a structure where your little one can play in safety. This means having walls of some kind that are sturdy enough to keep your child safely inside and usually a mat or soft floor. What are the different types of play pens available?This product is designed for children up to 24 months, but can be used as a play den for older children When testing playpens we look at value for money, size, ability to fold and ease of assembly as well as the material the playpen is made out of. Downstairs, we found the best thing was to divide the playroom at an angle – this meant that older boys could draw in peace without Ella eating the pens and chewing the paper (see image). Oh, and it laughs in the face of the kitchen archway, handling it with ease. Browse through our large array of baby play yards that are available in a variety of sizes (including large and extra-large pens for toddlers), designs and colours to select the baby pen that is perfect for your child and your home. Our range includes companies such as Star Kids, Winner Kids, Tikk Tokk and Jolly KidZ playpen. We offer the best products in Australia. Nanny Annie’s baby playpens allow your baby or toddler to play or nap in a confined, safe environment while you can carry on with your daily chores at ease.

Small children and babies on the move are focussed on exploring everything in sight and, as they are speedy learners, they are permanently on the lookout for new things to play with. It goes without saying then that being placed in a playpen with restricted boundaries may prove challenging for some and not for others. The tests carried out are designed to mimic the actions of a small child looking for ways to break free from their safe playpen space as well as for those who are more than happy to bounce themselves off the sides and treat it like a gym. As everything goes in the mouth to aid learning in this age group, expect your child to mouth, chomp and teeth on the frame and materials no matter how interesting the toys sharing the playpen with them may be. Plus, when we need to, we can simply remove one of the panels and we have a ready-made stairgate for top or bottom of the stairs, and maybe for her bedroom door. I have to say that it IS heavy, but not unmanageable, and that heaviness is created by the really sturdy build quality, something I wouldn’t want to trade. When buying a product to help keep your child out of harm’s way, Safetots believe it is worth investing in one that has been tested to a professionally approved level of safety using rigorous testing methods.For this reason and where applicable, our products are tested to a British Standards Institution (BSI) standard and/or equivalent international standard. Each standard that our products complies with has been drawn up by a group of experts in the field. Not only do they have extensive knowledge about their product and credibility in the child safety product industry, they are also fully aware of the potential hazards posed by poor quality items being used in the home where children are involved.

Once we knew where it would work best for us, setting up the wall fixings was simple, which makes it really secure against even bigger boys, let alone vaguely-trying-to-stand babies. Additional features to the playpen include a zip close door for ease of access. Two suction pads have been added to the base of each floor element, for added stability should the pen be used on wooden floors, tiles or laminate. The interior diameter provides a substantial 120cm of space for your child to explore. The deluxe fabric playpen measures 71cm in height, ensuring maximum safety yet with ease of access for parents in mind. At Safetots we never compromise on Safety, all our playpens have been safety tested to comply to the latest EU Safety regulations for playpens: EN12227:2010. Avoid tying toys to the frame as these pose a strangulation hazard. Once your toddler can climb out it is time to stop using the playpen. Playpens offer a safe and comfortable environment where your baby can play, relax or take a nap. You can set up the baby playpen in any room to keep an eye on your toddler. Choose from a variety of brands and styles, including an Interactive Playpen, Plastic & Wooden Playpen, Baby fence, Playpen with gate etc.

How much should I spend?

Most parents and carers will be familiar with the following scene – your home delivery arrives at the door in the midst of your toddler’s carefree rearrangement of everything in the lounge. Whilst you have a safety gate to stop them getting near the front door or stairs, how do you leave them in an overturned room long enough to bring the groceries or other shopping in? Playpens were all the rage in our parents day, but seem to be bit out-of-favour with modern Mums. I, too, have been guilty of a slight dislike of the caged-animal look, preferring my children to be able to explore at their leisure. Besides, you can use this Hexagonal Playpen as a great ball pit. Just fill it with pit balls (not included) to add some extra entertainment to your active child. The compact folding system makes it an ideal travel accessory for your family trips. A travel bag included with a convenient carry handle will help you with the transportation. At Nanny Annie’s, you will find cheap yet quality products that will last a lifetime. Many of our play pens are lightweight, durable and are meant to grow with your children, from infant to toddler. We also offer portable baby playpens that you can take along with you when visiting friends and family members or are headed on a family vacation. It’s when your baby starts crawling and becomes mobile, typically from 6-9 months, that play pens for babies really start to become useful. You can get them used to being in a playpen before that though, especially once they are starting to roll and play with toys. Play pens are generally not suitable for older toddlers who may be able to climb over the walls. Benefits of a play pen

All Safetots’ playpens are designed for children up to the age of 2 years and have been tested and comply with the safety standard EN 12227:2010 when fitted in accordance with the instructions. So for a couple of days, we moved the pen around with us. Not as a pen, but as a fold-out room divider.Baby playpens can vary considerably in size, from not much bigger than a crib to large spaces that provide a lot of room for your baby to play. Some are adjustable, allowing you to use more or fewer panels depending on the space you have or want to use. How much should I spend? Waterproof & Easy to clean】The surface layer is skin-friendly and waterproof. You can wipe it directly with a damp towel to keep it clean. Most baby play pens offer a temporary safe space for babies of any age but there are plenty of other options for your newborn – from letting them sleep in a cot or Moses basket while you are in the same room to popping them in a baby carrier or sling. The European Standard for playpens is EN 12227:2010. You can be reassured that all Safetots’ playpens comply with this standard and are retested whenever design upgrades are made, or components changed.