REVIEW: COSTWAY baby playpen for babies and toddlers

Review by Jon Donnis

I recently bought the COSTWAY baby playpen for babies and toddlers, the large 206 x 186 cm version that comes with balls, pull rings and breathable mesh sides. The first thing that stood out straight away was how bright and colourful it is. It looks cheerful rather than dull, which makes it feel more like a proper play space for children instead of just a barrier placed in the room.

It has already had a proper test in my house. At one point I had a six month old baby, a three year old and even a six year old all climbing inside it and playing together. That is a fair amount of chaos for something designed mainly for infants, but it handled the rough and tumble surprisingly well. It felt solid once it was up and it coped with all the leaning, climbing and general abuse that comes with children piling into the same play area.

The size did catch me slightly off guard at first. It turned out to be a bit bigger than I had imagined when ordering it. Luckily I have the space for it so that was not really a problem, but it is worth keeping in mind if you are planning where it will go in your home.

Another small thing to consider is the base. The flooring itself is quite thin, so it helps to put something softer underneath it. I already had some connectable play pads which fit nicely in the playpen and made it much more comfortable for the baby. Even something simple like an old quilt would probably work well enough to give it a bit more padding.

Putting it together took the most patience. There are no screws or tools involved because the frame is made from pipes that push together.

 

Some of those connections were quite tight, which made the assembly a bit fiddly at times.

 

Once everything was connected though, it stayed sturdy and did not feel loose.

In the end the most important opinion in the house belongs to the baby, and the baby absolutely loves it. 

Having a safe space to crawl around, play and explore makes a big difference.

Overall I would happily give the COSTWAY baby playpen a solid 8 out of 10.

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