A playpen is a device that restricts the movement of a small child. It is necessary from the moment the baby begins to crawl. You can use it up to 3-4 years. Psychologists say that the use of this object can harm the psyche of the baby, but at the same time it helps to protect him from many injuries.
Pros of using a playpen for a child
The space of the apartment can be dangerous for the baby. Sharp corners, sockets, small objects are in any room, and if the child is left alone, he can use them for other purposes. It is necessary to constantly be nearby in order to protect your child from injuries and bruises. But in practice it is difficult to implement, sometimes the mother turns away, switching her attention to other objects, doing household chores and resting. And at these moments you need to somehow isolate the child from danger. And the arena is a great help in this.
The playpen can be used outdoors, it will allow the child to spend time outdoors, but not crawl too far. The fenced space does not interfere with vision, so the child does not worry if the mother is within reach, and at the same time she can do whatever she does.
A playpen is an excellent solution for traveling and visiting. It can be placed on the floor or on a bed to keep your baby safe. It allows the whole family to move freely without fear of having to prepare a room for staying with the child.
The large playpen is difficult to transport, but it is more convenient for the baby. Sometimes you can buy just a fence that will fence off a safe area in the apartment, and it is there to leave the little one. These arenas, only from hedges, usually fold up and take up little space, but they have no bottom.
Cons of using a playpen for kids
The playpen limits the child's mobility. From a very early age, a tendency towards a sedentary lifestyle is formed. But it is up to the first step that an interest in the surrounding world is laid. Assessment of their capabilities, experiments with movement, striving for some goal are established in a period of up to a year. Beautiful toys, bright things attract attention, but if it is impossible to reach, there is a feeling of anxiety and helplessness. Unconsciously, the child feels hopelessness, and this can cause feelings of inferiority.
Forcible placement in a playpen can cause psychological trauma. The kid can get scared and then go through this tragedy for a long time in adulthood. Therefore, it is important to accustom the child to a limited space gradually, try to put bright toys there, and put the child next to it. At a certain moment, he himself will want to reach out, and he will perceive movement behind the wall as a joy, not a punishment.
Restless children should not buy a high playpen. If the child is attached to the mother, he must see her, so choose a small height. For fidgets, it is better to take models of 100 - 110 centimeters, it is more difficult to turn them over, they are more stable.
A playpen bed is not always a good solution. The child sleeps in bed, and in the arena spends time and plays. Combining functions saves parents money, but makes it impossible to separate the concepts - a place to rest and sleep. This complicates the child's motion sickness, he may not perceive the space correctly, and this creates additional troubles.
In the arena, the child should not be left unattended for more than 10-15 minutes. He can be for a longer time, but it is important to check his condition, or be in sight so that anxiety does not arise.
Not all children agree to sit in the playpen. Sometimes this purchase is useless, because without a mom or dad, the child simply refuses to be. To prevent this from happening, before purchasing, try to create a playpen from pillows and see the baby's reaction. You can also take a playpen from friends for a couple of days to personally evaluate the pros and cons of this product.
