Summer Infant,Black Pop ‘n Play Portable Playard, Green - Lightweight Play Pen for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Portable Playard with Fast, Easy and Compact Fold

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Dimensions: 139 x 118 x 75cm | Age: Birth to 3 years | Material: Polyester | Foldable: Yes | Assembly required: No What we like Yes, your baby can sleep in a playard, but not all models or playard attachments are designed for sleep. Keep the following safety guidelines when considering a playard as a sleep space for your baby: Where can it be used? - Is the playpen suitable for use outdoors as well as inside? Some metal or alloy-framed playpens can be used outdoors and double up as a fun play area in the summer months. Is the base waterproof to prevent your child getting a wet bum on damp grass?

While the 4Moms Breeze does come with a carrying case, it’s worth noting that it’s the heaviest playard on our list. If you’re looking for a lightweight model, you might prefer the Guava Lotus or BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light. The age you should stop using a playpen is when your child can climb out. Most parents find that when a baby can pull themselves up, they might start to get tired of being in the playpen if it’s small. How much does a baby playpen cost? With so many different playpens to choose from, here are some things to consider when making your decision: Toddlers will want to be entertained so an activity playpen is ideal. Babies learning to stand will want to be able to hold on to the sides, so fabric playpens may not be the most suitable option. What age do you stop using playpens?Sophie Knight is the Editor for WhatsTheBest, and also writes for Yours.co.uk, Mother&Baby across parenting and lifestyle. Portable playpens - Easy to put together, comes in mesh/fabric with plastic or metal frames that come in a carry case for easy transportation. This playpen is intended for use with adult supervision, but it’s both sturdy and well made. Rebecca says, “I felt confident about leaving my daughter in it.” Dimensions: ‎81 x 65 x 16 cm | Age: Unspecified | Material: Metal | Foldable: Yes | Assembly required: Yes What we like

This Dreambaby Mayfair Converta 3-in-1 unit can be configured as a playpen, but it also works as a hardware mounted fireguard or wide barrier gate for the room, stairway or hallway too. Dimensions: H72 x W360 (circumference) | Age suitability: Birth to 24 months | Material: Metal | Foldable: No | Assembly required: Yes (no tools required) What we like Our parent tester, Beccy, says, "Beyond its safety accolades, I love the BabyDan Deluxe Playpen for several reasons. Its design is sleek and modern (unlike some playpens which, IMHO, can be ghastly), and personally suits our home decor. The fabric play mat itself is detachable and easily washable, and the playpen itself can be easily cleaned with a wipe. I also love the fact you can attach things to the bars, like toys and a baby mobile, to create your own makeshift playden to suit your baby’s age." With its minimalist design, the BabyBjörn Travel Crib Light is a stylish-looking playard that’s as durable as it is beautiful. Parents love how well-made the frame, mesh and mattress are, and that it’s made with OEKO-TEX certified materials. And for what it’s worth, a number of reviewers also note that their babies just simply seem to sleep well in this playard. The BabyDan hexagonal playpens are great because you can use them as a traditional playpen or use it to section off an area of the room” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user and childminder NannyR

6. Best portable playpen: Regalo My Portable Play Yard Indoor and Outdoor Playpen

Again, if you need to be able to easily move your playpen around, look for one that comes with wheels. The wheels will make it super convenient for you to move the pen around from room to room, without having to lift your child up from inside of it. Canopy At 41 inches long and 23.5 inches wide, this mattress is one of the roomiest on our list (along with the Guava Lotus’), which may make it a bit more comfortable for bigger babies and toddlers. Whilst it’s relatively small in size, the Mokee playpen is both stylish and sustainable, with no metal or unsightly plastic. Made from sustainably sourced beech wood, it not only looks sleek, but is easy to fold away flat and store when not in use.