My MIL has asked us if we would like her to buy us a playpen (my DH calls them a baby jail so you know what he thinks but he wont be the one at home with her all day every day! Its a generous offer. Just wondering a few things:

* Do you have one and if so, when do you use it?
* What type do you have? (wooden/plastic) and how big is it!? (I think I want one as big as the lounge )
* If you dont - why? and how do you get around not having one?

My mum and MIL tell me once Isabelle is moving it will be handy to have for cooking/showering/vacuuming - anything I need to do when I cant keep an eye on her and also to cordon off areas that I dont want her getting to..It just doesnt sit all that well with me though for some reason even though I can see myself using it minimally during these times? Mmm just not sure...

Thanks everyone!