What’s the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen like to use?
The Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen excels when it comes to day-to-day use. Simple to operate, with only a zip door to contend with, it has enough space for babies and toddlers to play comfortably. When opened, the door fabric can also be used as its own mat for additional play space.
Anna adds, “The playpen is generally very easy to use and I’m happy with it. The zip door is very helpful to get my baby in and out, especially for my mum who finds it hard to lift him out now that he’s heavier.”
While Anna only used the Safetots Deluxe indoors, it could, in theory, be used outdoors too, but only on dry ground.
Some parents who have used the Safetots Deluxe also say that it’s been a handy way to keep their newborn and pet separated. Anna hasn’t used it to keep her baby and cat apart, but her cat has been very interested to explore the playpen from a safe distance.
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What do babies think of the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen?
For Anna, this playpen has been ideal for short play sessions. She says, “My son doesn’t like to spend too long in the Safetots Deluxe, but that’s not because of the playpen. He’s OK in it for five to 10 minutes at a time, but then wants his freedom!”
If your baby is likely to stay in their playpen for longer, the Safetots Deluxe will be more useful to you. It doesn’t have any special features or activity elements for babies to enjoy, other than the zip door to crawl through, so you’ll want to make sure they have some fun baby toys to play with while they’re in there.
Is the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen easy to clean and store?
Because it’s made of fabric, this playpen isn’t as easy to clean as we would like, but it can be wiped down with a damp cloth when needed. The fabric is also machine-washable, but you’ll need to disassemble the playpen first in order to do this.
In terms of storage, the Safetots Deluxe can be taken apart, and is compact enough to fit neatly into a cupboard with boxed dimensions of 68 x 20 x 14cm, but Anna found disassembly to be less intuitive and more time-consuming than she was expecting.
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Price and competition: is the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen good value for money?
Yes! With an RRP of £57.95, the Safetots Deluxe Fabric Playpen is very reasonably priced when compared to other playpens on the market. However, it doesn’t come with an activity panel or integrated play mat as some playpens do, so it may not be as attractive a purchase if you’re specifically looking for those things.
Bear in mind that this playpen will also be outgrown once your child reaches two years of age, if not sooner. But if you’re in need of a safe space for your baby to play right from birth, the well-designed Safetots Deluxe is a better choice than many.
About the author
Laura Westerman is an editor, writer and Deputy Head of Editorial Content at Mumsnet. Mum to a one-year-old, she’s always keen to make playtime safe and fun for her daughter, so is fully invested in finding the best and most affordable baby products on the market.
With over seven years' experience as a full-time editor, five of which have been spent writing, commissioning and editing product reviews and round-ups, Laura has a keen eye for what parents love and likes nothing more than putting together honest reviews to make parents' lives that little bit easier.
In addition to her work as a writer and editor, she has also appeared in a number of baby product review videos for Mumsnet's YouTube channel.
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