In many families, the playpen has the classic bassinetreplaced. Often the four-, six- or octagonal, sometimes round or oval furniture is in the center of the living room. Here the child can participate in everyday family life shortly after birth and follow everything that happens around it. Often it accompanies that penChildren from the first months of life to the first crawling attempts to the moment, by pulling themselves up on the bars to be able to stand on their own. Therefore, it is very important that the playpen protects the child and at the same time is a place of well-being. To equip a playpen should therefore in any case a padded Laufgittereinlage belong.

Playpen insert – optimal protection for the offspring

A Laufgittereinlage fulfills several tasks. Its padding ensures that the child is protected from the cold of the floor and does not get injured in minor falls. If the baby pulls up on the poles and plops back, thanks to the insert it will be in a fright. In addition to the warming and protective function many playpen inserts are equipped with washable, but in any case peelable and washable covers. Older infants, who are already crawling and eating solid foods, can get a little dirtier and wilder. Here, plastic-coated inserts offer many advantages. They are very robust and also ensure that liquids and leftovers can not penetrate into the upholstery. Small accidents can usually be quickly eliminated with a damp cloth.

For added protection in the playpen, playpen pads can provide side walls. When putting in the padding, the walls protectively lay in front of the bars. Depending on the model, they are fastened with Velcro straps or loops on the rods. The sidewalls are particularly beneficial for very young children who still have no control over the movements of their head. They are protected from injury. At the same time, the walls prevent the offspring from biting or sucking into the bars.

Great choice in design and shapes of playpen inserts

A big role is played by the design of both parents and children Laufgittereinlage , Manufacturers such as Schardt, Geuther and Julius Zöllner offer a huge selection of playpen in different basic shades and with different designs for boys and girls. From cars to cute floral motifs and owls to the popular combination of moon and stars, there’s something for every kid. But even neutral models with geometric shapes or cute animal figures can be found in the assortment of baby suppliers. So parents have the opportunity to select the insert of the playpen matching the decor of the nursery or the living room.

The times when a playpen was square are long gone. The desire of the parents for individuality has led to the fact that today square as well as round and oval playpens are available. Of course, each of these playpens needs the right insert. If there is no padding when buying the grid, companies such as Bornino Home, Schardt, Sterntaler or Alvi offer the opportunity to subsequently purchase a suitable insert in the desired design. The inner dimensions of the playpen play a major role here. If the playpen is not a one-off item with unusual dimensions, the trade usually also offers a selection with various deposits from which parents can choose.