How to Put Up a Playpen

A playpen can be a very useful accessory for the parent of a small child. Not only does it provide an enclosed play area for your young one, but it can also be an excellent place for a nap. Unpacking a playpen can be daunting, however, especially with the most common model, the Pack n Play. Luckily, it is easy to master its erection and collapse.

Things You'll Need

  • Child-size bottom bedsheet.

Instructions

    • 1

      Unwrap the playpen by undoing the straps which secure the wrapper. This wrapper doubles as the baseboard, so set it aside for later use.

    • 2

      Pull out on all four bottom corners (feet) of the playpen. Between corners on each side there is a hidden hinge, so be sure to straigten the hinge to secure your work.

    • 3

      Pull out on all four top corners of the playpen. There is a hinge between these corners as well, but these are locking hinges. Be sure to straighten and then lock each of these hinges by rotating them to face down, rather than up.

    • 4

      Put the bedsheet on the baseboard, with the cushion side of the baseboard facing up.

    • 5

      Place the baseboard in the playpen to finish the erection of the playpen.

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