noun
definition
An enclosure for children to play in.
Examples of playpens in a Sentence
If you make playpens you should obtain a copy of the standard from The British Standards Institute and have your products tested.
When major new pieces, such as cots, playpens etc, arrive keep them in the nursery and keep puss out.
Playpens are great to use, but some playpens have been deemed dangerous, and recalls have been issued for those.
About 102,000 Cosco "Zip n Go", "Okie Dokie", and "Carters" playpens that were manufactured between May 1995 and December 1997 have been recalled.
These playpens were typically sold at toy and children specialty stores across the nation, and JC Penney stores sold the "Okie Dokie" brand exclusively.
Some playpens have been recalled because they have protruding rivets, which are similar to nut and bolt fasteners but aren't removable, that can cause a child's clothing or pacifier ribbon to snag, risking strangulation to the child.
If you have one of these recalled infant playpens, you should not use it.
Keep up-to-date on product recalls, including those for infant playpens by periodically visiting the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
Playpens are a way to keep your ferret contained in a specific area while you are playing with them.
Luckily, some models of playpens come with mats and covers which makes escaping much more difficult.