To use or not to use?  That answer is a tricky one.

When I was a child, it wasn’t even a question.  Every well-equipped parent bought a playpen (as they were called in those days) and that was where you went with a cup full of cereal while mommy talked on the phone.  And it was not a bad thing, and we survived.

Many parents choose not to utilize the playpen anymore for various reasons. I used one when my son was an infant. Some of my friends used one longer.  If you do plan to use a play yard  for a short or a long time, The Combi Play Yard Jazz Deluxe looks like a winner.

My favorite thing about this playpen is that it is on wheels! (They lock into place for safety.) How great to be able to take your napping baby in to the kitchen with you if need be, or even outside without disturbing him. An idea that is long overdue in playpen design.

Soft padding and portable mattress are standard, but this deluxe model also includes a diaper changer, (not an actual person) removable bassinet, soft music and a vibration unit. It folds for easy storage too. Ahhhhh, our mothers’ dream!