Graco Pack 'n Play Playard in Bugs Quilt

I purchased this playpen because the pack & play is going to be handed down to my newborn. The new playpen is great for my son who turns one tomorrow. It is sturdy and very easy to clean. I'm 7 months pregnant & was able to set up & take down the thing in just a few minutes (like 3 mins to be exact). We packed the playpen up to take to a friends house for Thanksgiving dinner. It was so nice to keep my son contained while we ate!

My mother in law had an extra of this pack and play from previous grandchildren. We love it! I keep it in my trunk because we use it anytime we go anywhere. My mom recently purchased this one through Amazon with free shipping! It arrived the very next day and it's adorable. This one is so much nicer than the other (more expensive) one we have because our son who is now 15 months has much more room in it and the bottom is much more comfortable to sleep on. It's not as hard as our other pack and play. I really think this is a MUST HAVE for all moms!

This playpen is both baby and parent oriented. The bright colors, materials, and space are ideal for youngsters. And the ease of set-up and cost is great for parents and/or grandparents!!

First it's Graco, so if you know anything about baby items you know the quality is there and that they stand behind there products. The colors are bright, the play items on the four side are fun and it's a big square not like the play and packs, so he has plenty of room to move around. But at the same time this folds downs and packs up like a play and pack. My son loves to play in this, I can put him in it to play while I am close by doing my chores and know that if I leave the area he is safe.

I highly recommend this product for anyone who wants a safe place for their child to play while they are doing housework. It is square and provides more play area than the traditional rectangular pack 'n play. One of the unexpected perks was that my daughter taught herself how to pull herself up into a standing position in this playpen. Next thing I knew my husband was encouraging her to walk along the perimeter. That is one of her favorite games.

If you want to make this pack 'n play a success I have several recommendations.
1. Introduce your baby to it when they are young so they get used to its confines. We first began putting our daughter in it when she was 4 months old for 5 minutes a day. She is now 8 months and spends much longer periods playing in it. She also asks to be put into it.
2. Encourage your baby to explore the toys on the sides. My daughter loves grabbing and crinkling the wings.
3. Play with your baby while they are in the pack 'n play. We like peek a boo.
4. Have special playpen only toys. Also make sure they are soft so if they fall on them they can't be hurt.
5. Location, Location, Location. Ours is strategically located in our family room where she can see me while I work in the kitchen. It is also next to a window where she can enjoy the outside view.
6. DO NOT use this as a sleep area. This is a play area. You should have a separate sleep area. Don't confuse your child.
7. Attitude. If you view this playpen as a "trap" or "jail." You'll never use it. Remember, the purpose of the playpen is to provide your child a SAFE place to play when you are distracted.