I had a couple of non-walkers and busy little ones last year, and I bought a Superyard fenced gate with the added extension. I put down foam mats on the patio and put things like duplo/cars/garage/people/balls inside the superyard with the foam underneath it. It worked well, and kept them out of trouble. I also have a climber/swings, and purchased 2 baby swings so I could free up my hands from chasing them all of the time. I only needed it about 3 months, until they were stable on their feet and could take direction a little better. I still have to remind my preschoolers to stay out of the flower garden LOL!