Playpens an oasis for mother and child
Playpens are a useful addition to the realm of childrens furniture and can be
used to give parents a hand when the parents are doing activities that require their full concentration such as while cooking or cleaning.
An important consideration when purchasing a playpen, is that the construction is sound and that the design caters for the more adventurous toddlers. Even very young children can use a poorly designed playpen to launch an escape attempt or to lift themselves up or climb.
From a pure safety standpoint you should consider whether any parts protrude dangerously so that baby can’t get fingers jammed or heads trapped. At the same time be even more aware of what you place in the playpen. By it’s very nature the playpen is meant to be a safe, secure enclosure, but of course that depends upon what is introduced into the environment.
Needless to say playpens must also be stable so as to avoid the likelihood of an accidental tipping. The childrens playpen must be constructed of non flammable material and even so it must be kept away from high risk areas such as exist around kitchens, fireplaces etc.
Other things to be mindful of include any dangling cords or devices and pets especially cats and small animals who may see the warmth of a young child as an invitation to lay on the sleeping infant.
Most of these things are commonsense and most are negated by a properly constructed playpen and a little care. Playpens should be tall enough to prevent animals entering or the child getting out, should have no sharp edges and be quite stable to avoid tippage.
Keeping these few safety tips in mind will go a long way to not only keeping your child safe and content but also giving you the peace of mind you deserve.
Last modified January 26, 2008Author 2042 > has blogged 6 times
