You can pick up and buy a playpen yourself in the full catalog. Well, below we will tell you what is important to pay attention to when choosing a device.

Playpens-cribs are no less comfortable for sleeping than ordinary cribs, although most often parents prefer special cots or bassinets for the child's sleep. But the crib-playpen is great for traveling or, for example, to install it at home with grandparents. If the baby stays in another house only occasionally, then it is impractical to buy another crib specifically for this, it is better to buy a playpen crib. While awake, you can play there, and when the child gets tired, they arrange for him to sleep there. The advantage of such a solution will be that the price is not too high. A playpen crib, even of the most expensive brand, costs several times less than a crib. But note that the playing area of such a solution is smaller than that of a playpen.

 

If you are planning to purchase a playpen bed, then pay attention to the models with a rearranged bottom. At the same time, the upper level is intended for a child under the age of six months, when he does not yet know how to sit down. The lower level is used for older children — for sleeping, and for games.

Also, the crib-playpen will become an indispensable travel companion for parents. Most playpens are easy to fold and do not weigh too much, so that a child's usual sleeping and playing space can be transported in a car or cargo compartment relatively easily. In this case, when buying a playpen, you should pay attention to the presence of a carrying bag in the kit, for more convenient transportation.

Playpens are specially created so that a child can spend waking hours there, play with toys or just study the world around him, without the danger of falling or finding an age-inappropriate thing. Modern playpens no longer look like wooden "cages", they practically do not limit the view, are made of soft, environmentally friendly materials, are equipped with funny images and toys, and are spacious enough. Some models are equipped with a so-called side door, which turns the playpen into a real playhouse, expanding the possibilities of movement of the child. However, such a hole is usually found in playpens, playpens rarely have such a device (unless, of course, it is not a game complex).

The size of the playpen can be different, as well as its shape. Of course, the bigger the playpen, the more convenient it is. But if the child does not spend too much time in the arena, then it does not make sense to purchase a model of too large size, in this case you can save money.

When choosing a playpen, you should pay attention to the material from which this or that model is sewn. If the sides are lined with mesh, then it is necessary that the cells are too large. But at the same time, they should not block the child's view. Also, the mesh must be elastic and withstand sufficiently strong pressure.  

The sides and fasteners should be stable, because the baby will lean on them and pull up at the first attempts to get up and start taking steps. Considering that the playpen will be the first simulator for a child, it is worth paying attention to the presence of convenient handles, places for which you can grab. The edges of the playpen should not contain any sharp corners, the material with which the frame is sheathed should be soft, but at the same time durable, it may not only be constantly pulled, but also chewed, as often happens with young children.

 

In addition to the convenience of the inside of the arena, also pay attention to how stable the arena is on the floor. It can be subjected to significant loads, the child will jump and play inside, the arena should be as stable as possible.  If the model is equipped with wheels for transportation, it is worth checking how well they are fixed, the arena should in no case move independently. 

Playpens are often equipped with useful additions, such as a changing table, which can be useful for carrying out hygiene procedures, a table or pocket for accessories or toys, mobile phones or music boxes, fastened toys. Whether you need one or more additions, you can decide by imagining what the child will do and how often he will be in the arena. If, for example, a mother plans to work next to the baby, it is better to provide the presence of entertainment elements, and if the playpen is needed only for safety for ten to fifteen minutes and then not every day, then it is better to buy a simpler model, and buy toys separately.

If you plan to install a playpen in the fresh air, constantly or from time to time, it will not be superfluous to choose a model with a special hood that will protect the baby from the sun, wind or possible rain. Sometimes playpens are also equipped with mosquito nets to protect against mosquitoes, midges and other insects.

Modern manufacturers present playpens of a wide variety of colours on the market. The choice of a particular colour is a matter of taste, one should only remember that if the child is in the arena not only to play, but also to sleep, it is better to avoid too bright colours and images, and prefer calm colours and shades.