BabyDan creates secure, danger-free zones for millions of children through their wide range of flexible Hearth Gates, Metal Stair Gatesto fit all types of spaces, Pressure Fitting Safety Gates, handy Room Dividersthat can easily be configured into PlayPens and more. I used ours for all three of my sons and all loved it. The large BabyDan one is great. It comes with a lovely, padded floor cover (my son used to always conk out for his morning nap!) and opens out to become a room divider, so is really, really useful” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user wildbhoysmama Our verdict First up, it’s hard to not comment on the baby blue design of this playpen, making a really unique choice compared to other playpens on the market.

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.As working parents who juggle work, childcare, and other responsibilities on a daily basis, we are huge fans of a product that is designed to make our lives easier. The BabyDan Deluxe Playpen has certainly done that over the last couple of years.

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?Dimensions: 190cm x 150cm x 70cm | Age: Unspecified | Material: 210D Oxford Cloth + Iron + PE | Foldable: No | Assembly required: Yes (no tools required) What we like I bought a really big playpen from Costway. Definitely worth it” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user seaborgium Important: Avoid buying a used playpen if possible, as over the years, several popular baby playpens have been recalled. It's better to buy a new one to keep your baby completely safe or at least research the second-hand model you are buying to make sure that they are still deemed safe for use. Dimensions: 139 x 118 x 75cm | Age: Birth to 3 years | Material: Polyester | Foldable: Yes | Assembly required: No What we like

There's plenty to think about when it comes to both the style and the design. You may prefer a wooden playpen or a material like metal for aesthetic and durability reasons, or a plastic playpen may be preferable as it's often lighter and easier to move and clean. We don’t live in a big house, so it’s great that you can take the panels out to make it smaller if need be" - recommended by Mumsnet user Pixiefringe For practicality, it’s designed with a simple fold-and-go design and is simple to set up and dismantle within seconds, even one-handed. If you also want to transport it, it comes with a carry case with an arm strap. Multi-use: Safety Gate, Hearth Fire Guard and Room Divider (Wall mounting kit required. Sold separately)

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There are so many different designs and shapes for baby playpens, so you are sure to find something that's suitable for you. Playpen safety This square-shaped baby playpen from award-winning brand Venture is not only spacious and designed to British Safety Standards, but comes with cushioned jigsaw play mat and a bag of brightly coloured balls too.