By appointment, playpens are divided into two categories: ordinary playrooms and cribs-playpens. The coating material may be cloth or oilcloth. What to choose, you decide. At first glance, oilcloth is more practical, since it is easy to wash, but do not forget that young children pull everything in their mouths, and in this case the fabric will be safer. It is necessary to take into account the quality of the materials used to make the arena.
Do not risk the health of the child, do not pursue cheapness. Buy only high-quality baby products from reliable manufacturers.
Playpens are square, rectangular and angular. They are also divided into oilcloth, wood, mesh. The more spacious the playpen, the more comfortable it is for the baby. Many children do not like this subject precisely because of its crampedness. Later they may dislike restriction of freedom and confined space.
To make it comfortable for the child to stand up from the sitting position, some arenas and playpens are equipped with rings, for which you can grab the handles and pull up. For the smallest, there is such an addition as horizontal arches mounted above the arena. On them you can hang rattle toys.
Not so long ago, playpens performing several functions appeared on sale. These include baby cots-playpens. They can replace the baby with a familiar wooden crib until about a year and a half. The design has two floors.
Ground floor - arena. The second can be attached on top and used as a berth with sides. When buying such a model, pay attention to the surface of the crib, it should be rigid and even.
Such arenas are equipped with external shelves for things that should always be near: powders, bottles, soothers. Sometimes a synthesizer is included in the design. With it, you can play various melodies and even record your mother's voice.
Usually baby cots-playpens fold up very compactly and fit in a special carrying bag. You can always take such a thing with you on a trip or to the country. The playpen is not very difficult to move around the room, as it is equipped with wheels.
In addition, there are models with a changing table, arenas, “books”, bending in half after pressing the edges.
When buying a regular playpen, make sure that its upper edge is covered with soft material and the mesh walls are sufficiently elastic.
Children's playpens and simple playpens can be equipped with additional devices:
a) the second level;
b) changing table (for children up to 5 months);
c) mosquito net (for trips to nature);
d) a side hole that closes with a zipper (can be used as a game house);
d) music block;
f) vibration block (for babies who fall asleep badly without motion sickness);
g) additional accessories - a game rug, arches, mounted toys, holder rings;
h) external shelves and side pockets for small items.
Playpens, baby cots, playpens should not be cramped so that the child feels comfortable. Let the color scheme be sustained in calm colors, this will help to avoid a negative impact on the emotional state of the crumbs.