Easiest playpens to set up/take down?

[SongSparrow]

I looked at the flip open things that JYSK had but was disappointed the cover although removable is cotton and not vinyl. It would have worked well to have them folded up as hassocks using them as doll beds or play surfaces and then flipping them out for naptime. The childsize couches that some use have the same not waterproof cover issue too.

Hi playfelt, so the JYSK ones are not waterproof at all? Or just the removable covers are not? I used to work at a daycare and am picturing in my head these vinyl mats that we used to stack on a shelf, and each child had a sheet that went on theirs. But I like the idea of a folding one better

[playfelt]

We changed the diningroom to an upstairs playroom and that is where older kids nap so I am on the same level and can hear them get off their mats etc. When I transition a child I will move their playpen down to the room and start that way till they seem to get the idea that we lay down, don't talk to those around us and sleep. Then move them to a mat "like a big boy" but have the playpen right there if they abuse the privilege and try again the next day.

[playfelt]

Hi playfelt, so the JYSK ones are not waterproof at all? Or just the removable covers are not? I used to work at a daycare and am picturing in my head these vinyl mats that we used to stack on a shelf, and each child had a sheet that went on theirs. But I like the idea of a folding one better

The covers are just cotton zippered things that go over foam like the character chairs you can buy. You would have to have a waterproof layer to put on the mat first. Cost wise they are about the same as the mats and cots meant for daycare but would have other uses if you can come up with a waterproof layer. Somehow it would have to be safe if the child pulled the sheet off as you won't want them getting caught in the plastic.