What to Consider When Buying a Baby Playpen?
Also known as baby play yard, playpen is one of the essential products where your baby can play and/or sleep safely while you attend to other important phone calls, complete household tasks, or get ready for work.
With a plethora of options available in the market, it can be difficult to choose the right playpen for your kid.
No, worries!
Herein, we are sharing 5 factors to look for, when buying a baby playpen:
1. Baby Height & Weight
Playpens are available in a variety of designs, shapes, and sizes. Some come with a wall build-up while others have a flooring area.
It’s recommended to pick a playpen after considering the weight of your baby.
For instance, a playpen with an integrated floor can support a specific amount of weight as compared to the other designs that do not have a weight limit.
Also, make sure the playpen is taller enough for your baby to stand but not climb out of it.
2. Material
Material is of utmost importance as it determines the durability, safety, and comfort level of the playpen.
Wooden playpens are a popular choice. It is organic, durable, and has no adverse effects on your child’s health but the sharp edges and it may contains paint. Other options are metal, plastic, and cotton fabric.
The material should not harm the child’s skin or any other health concern.
3. Shape
Playpens are available in different shapes
A rectangular playpen is the most preferred choice as it offers enough space for your kid to move and play around comfortably.
You can also choose from hexagonal to octagonal shapes of the playpens. Also, if you are a frequent traveler, buy a playpen that is compact, foldable, portable, and takes up minimum space.
4. Usage
Before you begin shopping, it’s smart to consider how long you want to use the playpen.
Many parents stop using the playpen once their baby turns into a toddler and can easily climb out. However, some people also use playpens as travel beds and for outdoor activities.
5. Budget
It’s true ”you get what you pay for”.
Playpens will not cost you a fortune for sure. However, it's always a good idea to get a rough estimate of how much a playpen will cost you.
Depending on your budget, you can choose a playpen that comes with no or extra features like the floor, napper changer, music, storage space, bassinet, and rocking attachment.
Ready to buy a playpen?
Playpens are the perfect companion to keep your child busy and still under your supervision.
RaaB Family has our own range of playpens that might just be what you're looking for. Browse the collection here: