The only downside is that this playpen is only available in two colour shades – both of which are blue! PARENTS' GOOD HELPER: Folding Angel playpen can effectively keep your baby away from harm, also make the parents free their hands to do what they want to do - read, cook, work, drink a coffee.

The hexagonal design makes the most of the space and it collapses down to 75cm fitting into a handy storage bag for travel.

This clever playpen is customisable, so you can configure it into any shape you like: square, rectangle, triangle or circle. It even comes with a handy storage bag, making it a portable choice for travel or visiting friends and family. It's a real multitasker, and will grow with your baby, making it ideal if you’re a first-time parent. Some metal or alloy-framed playpens can be used outdoors and double up as a fun play area in the summer months. She went on to say "it's fab for keeping the kids in the living room/play area" and "she would definitely recommend having one".

The most traditional style of playpen is wood framed and spacious, with plenty of space for your baby to crawl and explore. I had to use two hands to open it and pull over the corner straps but the whole process of assembling and then dismantling took me under 5 minutes.

Just make sure the straps are tightened fully when the playpen is popped open so that it holds the metal crossbars in place and is as sturdy as it should be. The stylish MJmark wooden playpen is made from solid hard wood, and is essential for every home with small children.

Pop 'N Play® Original is a portable playpen that allows you to easily create a safe portable play area for your child.Now if you're looking for the perfect gift for an expecting mother, why not treat her to a restful night's sleep - all thanks to a body pillow. A good playpen will provide you with precious minutes to get things all while keeping baby occupied. As it's a travel cot too, it is obviously smaller than some of the other playpens, so it's more suitable for babies than toddlers. I like that it comes with the UPF canopy so that it can be used out and about to keep baby safe from the sunshine," shared parent tester Kavita who tested this with their son (pictured above).