Things to Consider When Creating Your Own Playpen for Your Child
There are some things to consider that will help you in creating and planning your first ever playpen.
07/06/2020
When your child gets old enough to start crawling and can be able to play, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. It is best to give them their one personal space to play and be on their own, in this way you can encourage independence and free play. The best way is to give them a safe space that they can play around. Since everyone's house and space can vary, it will take some thought and creativity to make the perfect playpen for your child.
Nevertheless, there are some general things to consider that will help you in creating and planning your first ever playpen.
Safety of Playpen
If you are depending on the playpen to put for your baby when you are busy, you need to be sure that it is safe. An unsafe playpen can be dangerous and may cause some mishaps. If you opt for mesh playpen, never leave it lowered as they can be trapped in it and suffocate, check for tear holes, and loose threads too. If you are choosing wooden playpens, the slats shouldn’t be more than 6 cm apart because their head or feet can be trapped between them. Children like to bite and put things in their mouth so make sure that there are no visible screws and small parts that can choke them. Follow these safety tips most especially if you tend to leave your baby unattended in their playpens.
Cost of PlayPen
Playpens come in different varieties and forms, this means that the price varies too. Creating your own playpen doesn’t need to break the bank, look for discount codes and cheap deals on the internet that can help you save some money. Expensive material doesn’t mean it is high quality, moreover, cheap ones can also be a good choice. Playpens shouldn’t be too expensive, you can create one that comes with many features depending on your budget. To help you save more you can do extensive research on which one is suitable for your child and will also fit in your set budget.
Durability of PlayPen
Since your child will be using the playpen for a while, durability is a key factor in creating it. Although the aesthetics are mostly what you are considering, you can create one which is pleasing to the eyes and at the same time durable enough for you. Wooden playpens are the most common playpens since they are organic and don’t pose any health hazards, however, they require high maintenance. If you want another type you can choose metal and plastic ones, but make sure they are durable because you do not want them breaking and posing injuries and accidents to your child.
After reading all of this, now you have an idea of what things to consider in creating playpen, but as what we’ve said earlier, different houses and different children can be a factor in creating playpen. What you should do is to research what will be good for you and make a plan. Always remember that the safety of your child is the first priority.