What are Playpens?
Sometimes referred to as play yards, playpens are small “pens” or enclosed structures with an open top, designed to keep babies and small children safe while playing. Many parents utilize playpens to protect their children from danger and to keep them from getting into things when they must attend to tasks around the house, when they need to take a phone call, or when they need to leave the room. Playpens should always be kept a safe distance from surrounding furniture, items that tiny hands can grab and pull into the playpen, and any object that could be used to help the child climb out unbeknownst to parents or caregivers. While most people place toys inside playpens to keep children busy, toys that are too large or small, too hard, or too soft should be avoided. Children can become injured, can smother or choke, or can use such a toy to climb out of the playpen. Playpens come in handy for outings to the beach, the park, or to take along on trips as a portable crib for napping or spe
