Pack And Plays: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Before the year 1987, you would not have heard the term pack and play. That's because it's the year in which baby and child product company Graco released the first unit. Soon enough, the name was adopted by brands all over the globe.
Fact #2. Today, it's much more common to hear mention of a pack and play than of a playpen, even though playpens have been around for generations. Their first noted mention was in a dictionary dating from 1902. Patents for various refinements were common throughout the 20th Century. Playpens were lauded throughout much of the 1900s as a safe place for a child to be placed. By the 1970s, the approach to parenting had shifted. These units were soon seen as more confining than welcoming.
Fact #3. A pack and play is a unit that is relatively easy to fold up and pack away for storage or travel. They are not necessarily designed for daily, long term use, even though many are durable enough for such. Most pack and plays are rather small for any meaningful play, and will quickly become cluttered if toys, stuffed animals, or other items are introduced.
Fact #4. It's more accurate to think of a pack and play as a portable and temporary crib than as a latter day playpen. There are some exceptions to this rule. Certain models are large enough to accommodate play, notably a few that buck the standard rectangular shape in favor of a square or even a hexagonal design. The drawback is that these units are less suitable for sleeping, which is usually the primary purpose.
Fact #5. Ultimately, you should choose a pack and play based on how well you think it will allow your child to sleep. If you have a newborn, consider a model that has a bassinet feature. The larger bottom area of the pack and play can provide a large enough sleeping area for most children up to and even well past their second birthday. If you do want to use one in lieu of a crib, consider investing in a unit that is rugged and durable.