Playpen

A playpen, playpen or even a playpen, a demarcation for a protected play area for a toddler.

The playpen is made up mostly of a rectangular platform with walls of vertically arranged wooden rods and thus resembles a crib. There are also lightweight, collapsible playpen with mesh covering. The ground is usually covered with a mattress. The side rails are high enough to prevent removal of the child climbing reliable. However, for many models rods can be removed to enable, in use, under the supervision of the input and Auskrabbeln.

The Playpen provides protection and support at the same time. It supports the infant in the acquisition of motor skills, such as grasping, pulling up and holding. The vertical bars make it easier to stand upright and support the child learning to walk. They give it at the same time a certain spatial and Security, provide opportunities and set limits.

Many children like to play in the playpen and not feel imprisoned there. Educators and psychologists advise but to play through with the child by the grid or cover and not to put it against his will into it, to avoid the impression of " captivity ".

A playpen is not intended to leave the child there a long time alone. For safety reasons, the use can, however, be useful when direct supervision is not just possible ( toileting, homework, etc. ), because the child can not reach dangerous places in the playpen on the one and on the other from harassment by other children, pets, etc. is protected.

• Childhood
• Piece of furniture