She used the Pop N Play to keep her baby and dog separate and felt confident leaving her daughter to play in it safely during the day. The green-coloured base might not appeal to some parents, particularly if you plan on keeping this playpen up permanently. Parent tester, Rebecca, who used this playpen for around three months says, “The colours aren’t great, but it can be folded away, which I’m glad about!”

The wipe-down base is suitable for use indoors and outdoors and will keep bottoms dry even when the grass is damp. Indoors, you may want to place a mat or rug underneath for additional padding as the base material is relatively thin. This square-shaped baby playpen from award-winning brand Venture is not only spacious and designed to British Safety Standards, but comes with cushioned jigsaw play mat and a bag of brightly coloured balls too.

1. Best overall playpen: BabyDan Deluxe Playpen

Folding up and down in seconds, the Koo-di Foldable Playpen is ideal for travel, coming in a portable carry bag that allows you to create a safe space for your baby wherever you go. The water-resistant padded base is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. When in use, the mechanisms are completely inaccessible to your child, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for your baby, whilst providing plenty of space for them to play.

With a 360cm circumference when used in the traditional hexagonal set-up, it can also be converted into a stair gate, half gate, fire guard or room divider (using wall fixings) to adapt to your space as required. There are specific playpens that work really well in small spaces and the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen is most definitely one of them. messes with wet cloth and mild detergent and they will be good as new. There are grids with numbers and letters For practicality, it’s designed with a simple fold-and-go design and is simple to set up and dismantle within seconds, even one-handed. If you also want to transport it, it comes with a carry case with an arm strap. Without question, baby playpens need to keep your little one safe. However, they also need to be easy to set up and easy to maintain. The Regalo My Portable Play Yard Indoor and Outdoor Playpen is water-resistant for both indoor and outdoor use and is super easy to clean. All you need to do is wipe it down with a damp cloth to keep it looking its best. You can even remove the bottom and netting for a deep clean when required.ENJOY LARGE PLAYING AREA】Large playard size is 79x59x27inch/200x150x70cm(Here size is the inner diameter of the playpen), with plenty of room for toys, friends, or pets, and ample space to move around, your little one will love his new play area. The height of the fence is long enough for the baby to stand and walk while the area inside the yard is plentiful for them to explore around. Dimensions: ‎22 x 66 x 130cm | Age: Six months to 24 months (or 35 inches tall) | Material: Mesh sides and metal frame | Foldable: Yes | Assembly required: No What we like The mesh sides of the Costway Baby Playpen ensure complete visibility, allowing you to see your baby at all times even if you haven’t opted to climb inside yourself. The BabyDan hexagonal playpens are great because you can use them as a traditional playpen or use it to section off an area of the room” - tried and tested by Mumsnet user and childminder NannyR

I had the Summer Infant Pop N Play, which folded really easily when we weren't using it” - recommended by Mumsnet user Swearwolf Our verdict chemical and plastic smelly odor, which provides the biggest safety and health to babies. NOTE: Do not put any We don’t live in a big house, so it’s great that you can take the panels out to make it smaller if need be" - recommended by Mumsnet user Pixiefringe Our Millhouse Playpens are fun, yet stylish and will allow your child to have an open play area without creating a mess. This playpen will allow your child to learn and have fun all in one open space. This playpen also has a fantastic folding feature, it is perfect for saving space as you can put it away when not in use. Dimensions: ‎155 x 155 x 65cm | Age: Birth to 24 months | Material: Plastic | Foldable: No | Assembly required: Yes (no tools required) What we likeWhilst it’s relatively small in size, the Mokee playpen is both stylish and sustainable, with no metal or unsightly plastic. Made from sustainably sourced beech wood, it not only looks sleek, but is easy to fold away flat and store when not in use. This playpen consists of six connecting elements and durable fabric that’s soft to the touch. It’s wipe clean and machine-washable, and has a zip door for easy access. Dimensions: 190cm x 150cm x 70cm | Age: Unspecified | Material: 210D Oxford Cloth + Iron + PE | Foldable: No | Assembly required: Yes (no tools required) What we like