How to fold a playpen

The playpen is a real assistant for parents in looking after their baby. When the little fidget grows out of it (or in order to save space every day), this furniture will have to be folded. It is important to perform the task correctly so as not to break the structure. Assembly manipulations are simple, and during operation the skill will be brought to automatic.

How to fold a playpen: basic rules

The sequence of steps differs depending on which model you purchased. There are varieties on the market: “Book”, “Umbrella” and “Bed”. You can find out which modification pleases your baby from the information on the packaging or in the instructions.

Important: in order not to rack your brains at home about how to assemble and disassemble your purchase, you should familiarize yourself with its design in the store. There it will be easier to decide which dimensions of the playpen are most suitable for you, and which model is more convenient to assemble.

Folding the playpen “Umbrella”

This variety is a convenient purchase. When it is disassembled, the child can frolic in a full-fledged crib with high mesh sides. This model is convenient to take with you on a visit, where you plan to stay overnight, to the country house and on long trips. When folded, the furniture takes up very little space. To achieve this, we perform the following steps:

1. We take out the mattress and roll it into a roll.
2. With a little effort, pull the loop in the center. This part of the structure will rise in the middle like a hill.
3. Now simultaneously press on the long sides, pressing them to the bottom. The design will be folded into the shape of the Latin letter V.
4. The mechanism inside moved the short backs closer together. Now you can grab them with both hands and, pressing in the middle of the bars, also bend them in half.
5. We again take hold of the bent long sides in the middle and forcefully push them down. The inner frame will fold even more, gathering around the base.
6. Pull the loop up, while simultaneously pushing the remaining parts towards the center. They will fold around one axis, like an umbrella.

All that remains is to put the entire structure in a case and, if it is not preserved, tie it with tape or rope. You can put the playpen in the closet or load it into the car.

Folding the playpen “Book”

The name speaks for itself. This variety is assembled in half. The compact, thin design is convenient to store behind a closet, and when leaned against the wall, it will not get in the way even in a small apartment.

The bottom of the “Book” model is divided into two parts. The folding process will take place along this line. With one hand we lightly hold and lift the nearest wall, and with the other we simultaneously lift the bottom at the bend. The soft sides bend down and lie along the resulting flat structure. The arms that the baby grabs to stand up are folded on the sides and pressed tightly against the playpen. They won't stick around or get in the way. Mission Complete!

Important: this variety is easier to assemble than others, but despite its compactness, it cannot boast of small dimensions. If there are fears that the child will accidentally drop the assembled playpen leaning against the wall (and there is nowhere else to put it away), buy another model.

How to fold a playpen bed

This type also does not take up much space, like an umbrella. It is assembled in a similar way.

1. We take out the mattress.
2. Pull the loop at the bottom of the crib. The backs begin to move towards each other, and the long sides on both sides fold in the middle.
3. All that remains is to move them closer, and the playpen is assembled.

The compact package is stored in a hard case, which forms a neat rectangle. Now the crib can be stored on a shelf in the closet.

Parents have a choice of which model to purchase. And the complexity of folding is the very last criterion by which you should decide whether to take it or not. You can learn how to assemble any playpen, but its convenience for the child, dimensions and price are important nuances.