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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Lizzie Edmonds

Best baby playpens to keep your little one safe and entertained

When you first have your baby, the idea of buying a playpen for them might seem very alien.

When your child is tiny, it will be hard to envision a time when you might need to keep them contained - or indeed that you will want to. But much like a beloved baby bouncer, a playpen is a fantastic place to put your child, knowing they will be safe and secure even for a few minutes while you cook, go to the toilet or attend to something else. And it is for this reason that they are particularly useful when your baby is on the move.

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