Let's be honest - we can't hold Baby 24/7. There will be a time when we need to put baby down to do other chores, such as when you cook in the kitchen, shower or even just a brief trip to the toilet.
A Playpen (or playard as it is more known about nowadays) lets you do just that. Here are some of the best Boxing Day Sales we've found for you from leading brands in the market!
1. Top 5 Best Baby Playpen (traditional)
1. Baby Care Play Mat Playpen
First on the list is this Baby Care Play Mat Playpen (no surprises there actually, considering how much we love the brand's play mat as reviewed here) that is made up of 10 panels to enclose 31.6 square feet of space for baby to play about.
Selected as the "Best of the Best" playpen by Amazon Verified Expert, this playpen is completely free from any harmful materials like Phthalate, BPA, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA, making it a non-toxic and safe play space for your baby.
To add to this, it has thick, rounded/curved edges and double-lock holders lock on top and bottom for added stability.
The unique panel-by-panel design makes it possible to arrange Play Pens and Playmats side-by-side for an even bigger play space for babies to explore.
Unlike other playpens that are easily pushed and moves around, this one here stably keeps its shape and position thanks to its strong non-slip pads and place holders.
Don't underestimate the importance of this - your baby will be leaning onto it very often as they learn to walk so it is important that the playpen stands strong without collapsing onto them.
Works well with all Baby Care play mats such as this non-toxic Baby Playpen mattress here
, this playpen is waterproof for you to wipe it down and keep it hygienic always.
This is very important because it is vital that you keep this area always clean.
Hands down one of the best baby playpen in the market, the Baby Care Play Mat Playpen is very easy to assemble and disassemble with no tools required.
Being made of top quality non toxic materials, it does come slightly on the pricier side but we think it is worth the investment made to provide a safe environment for your little one.
Available in four colours including pink for those that want a feminine baby girl playpen for their little princess!
2. Kidzone Baby Playpen
Coming close in second is the Kidzone Baby Playpen. Parents who are looking for a baby playpen 8 panel - this is for you.
We love the flexibility of this playpen in that the 8 panels are interchangeable to increase or decrease its size or shape.
You can use all 8 panels or less (it’s up to you) and shape it to be square, rectangle, hexagon or octagon.
This gives you full control to create any size play space for your child that will fit anywhere in your house, be it in the middle of a room or in a corner.
Works great on a carpet or hardwood floor, the Kidzone Baby Playpen comes with a locking gate that is very secure, a great feature to walk in and out of your toddler in the playpen.
If you place it on hardwood floor, there are suction cups provided on each panel to stick better for stability.
A built-in activity board that features a picture house, spinning balls & play phone are educational and great for children to work with and enjoy. It will keep your little one safe while they learn and explore
Overall, the Kidzone Baby Playpen is a good choice for those that'd need a more flexible playpen for their children. Like Baby Care, it is very easy to assemble and disassemble too with no tools required and while it may not be as non-toxical as the former, it is also BPA and Lead free.
Priced lower than Baby Care, this is a more affordable high quality baby playpen for those that have a tighter budget.
3. Gupamiga Baby Playpen Kids Activity Centre
With 14 panels that cover up to 26 square feet, the Gupamiga Baby Playpen Kids Activity Centre is one large baby playpen that is designed with a rubber base underneath to keep it standing sturdy on the floor and not be pushed or dragged by children.
Which is a very important feature if your little one is learning to stand or walk inside the enclosed area. You don't want the playpen to slide around because your baby will be leaning or gripping very often to the panel as s/he work their way balancing themselves.
This leads to our next point - the height of the fence is just long and tall enough for baby to hold onto and walk about without being too much.
Made of BPA free, non-toxic and non-recycled materials with HDPE, you can be sure there is no odor to it which can be present in some other plastic baby playpen.
The moulding technique makes the structure stronger and more durable for years and each junction where the panels are joined has an anti-clip design to safeguard kids from the danger of being stuck by the playpen.
It also has safety locks to give you a sense of assurance that your children are playing within an enclosed limit.
If you don't already know, children are psychologically attracted to colours and animations which spontaneously makes them cheerful and turns on their mood.
The use of professional colour design makes this yard eye-catching and gives children a sense of protection while they are playing.
If you are looking for a big baby playpen, you will not be disappointed with the Gupamiga Baby Playpen Kids Activity Centre
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It covers such a large amount of space, you can even lie in it with baby during play time or keep extra toys and colouring books for children to make their time more productive in the playpen.
4. North States Superyard Colorplay 8 Panel Playard
The North States Superyard Colorplay 8 Panel Playard is another baby playpen 8 panel that can be reconfigured to different shapes and sizes to fit a variety of spaces.
The Colorplay 8 panel can be used on any surface in your home including: carpet, tile, hardwood floors, etc with non slip, skid-resistant pads to prevent the panels from scratching and slipping.
Setting it up is easy - the eight interlocking panels are pre-connected. Simply pull the panels out of the box, unfold and connect them together like a puzzle.
The pin on either end of the panel will sit perfectly in the plunger for a secure fit.
One tip: as you unfold each panel, you will hear a clicking sound which is the self-locking positioning feature. This intended feature gives the play yard added strength and stability.
The weather resistant material means that this can be an outdoor playpen too.
Weighing less than 30 pounds, the lightweight panels fold up easily for you to take it anywhere.
Simply fold the panels in alternating directions and slip one end of the carrying strap through the mesh of each outside panel.
This high quality, eight-panel brightly coloured playard encloses up to 34.45 square feet and has a free standing height of 26 inches.
Proudly made in the USA by a company that offers the largest assortment of gates and play yards, all come with a limited full-year warranty and are certified by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) in the market.
You can be sure that the North States Superyard Colorplay 8 Panel Playard is one baby playpen that you can trust.
5. Ashtonbee Playpen Activity Center
If all of the above playpens are still considered small for you, the Ashtonbee Playpen Activity Center will be your best choice with its 16-panel structure.
With this extra large playpen baby, you can build a play area that is large enough without worrying about cramped space anymore.
If space ever becomes limited, you may adjust the panels to make a smaller playpen. It is easy to set up and assemble this play center without a need for fancy and complicated tools.
Once you have it up, your kid/s will not be able to remove the panels on their own, especially when there is a rubber base underneath to keep it standing sturdily.
There are also safety locks that will make sure your baby won’t be able to go out of the playpen.
