Playpen vs gates

[mickyndan]

HI,
I don't have either but thought I would reply. I suppose it depends on your style of house. With our house we can close all doors etc. and my bubs has run of the whole living area, kitchen, dining and hallway. If you buy a playpen he might get bored being in there and may want to be out roaming anyway. It might be worth really baby proofing your home and let him be where you can see him and be where he wants to be. Just a thought. Good Luck xxoo

[Charlyfrog]

We used a gate with DD#1 as it was perfect for keeping her confined to the lounge however we have moved to an open plan living house and so we will probably be getting a playpen as I won't be able to keep her out of the kitchen. Will probably use the gate to keep her up one end of the house (away from Daddy's computer stuff ) but for when I need to duck out the room I feel I need to know that she is as safe as possible. (and its bigger than the cot) But when I'm back I'll probably take her out of it......although I will still have some playpen play time if that makes sense.