https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:35:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2450285 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:53:35 +0000 LovelyPlum 2450285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KatieBklyn: yeah, I'm pretty sure, based on our experience with the gate, that LO would not have tolerated being left to her own devices in baby jail. Yet another reason why we didn't get one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2450283 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:52:00 +0000 LovelyPlum 2450283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never used one. We had a small apartment, though, and I wasn't concerned about LO roaming around in it. We finally bought a baby gate at around 7 months, because we wanted to be able to load/unload the dishwasher in peace! :wink: It's a swing open door one, though, and 95% of the time, it stayed open. Now, in our new place, we don't even have that up. LO is a chaos monster, but we don't really have much she can get into. I'm not worried about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2450277 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:48:02 +0000 Kemma 2450277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely a yes for me! My house is pretty baby safe but there are definitely times when I need to keep him safely contained. Here's a pic of my guy in his playpen. </p> [attach=1664/16/o222k3.448x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2450215 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:17:45 +0000 MoonMoon 2450215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GoGoSnoGirl: basically it's a bunch of gates! You just need to figure out ways to latch them in place :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2450063 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 21:02:57 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2450063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoonMoon: that's a great idea! Still haven't set up our purchased-used superyard, but part of me doesn't expect it to go over all that well, so thanks for the ideas of how else we can use it. :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449650 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:31:17 +0000 MoonMoon 2449650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449637 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:20:57 +0000 KatieBklyn 2449637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby jail is hit or miss for us. Sometimes my 10 month old will happily play with his toys in there, other times, he'll stand at the door and sob until we let him out. It definitely works for mobile-baby-containment for short periods of time, but not always without whining and crying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449591 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:01:35 +0000 Reese 2449591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: I picture LO being a gate shaker too. I moved the pack and play on the main floor for now (he already hates it/being contained for more than 5 minutes). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449587 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 16:00:19 +0000 Reese 2449587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: @macintosh: Thanks! Good to know! I have a play area downstairs so I *really* wanted to keep the kidzone down there but it's so hard because it's so far from the kitchen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449584 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:59:22 +0000 Reese 2449584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I looked online and most people are selling the uses ones for almost new $$$. Pfft! Thanks but no thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449205 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:52:46 +0000 catomd00 2449205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We never used any gates or play yards. I never found a need for it. I've never felt uncomfortable letting DD roam the house. She usually stays put where I leave her and she's good about not getting into things she shouldn't (for now!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449126 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 12:11:19 +0000 macintosh 2449126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: yes, we have the same setup and I love it! DS is 9 months and he loves to pull up on it. It's secured to the walls on both ends so he can't knock it over but it does slide a bit. I love that it has a door. </p> [attach=2625/16/o2192w.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2449047 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:46:47 +0000 twodoghouse 2449047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We gated off part of our living room to keep my twins contained. Having that safe space to contain them in is a life saver! With having two kids, I wanted a bigger space for them. It's worked really well for us for the last year. I'll see if I can find a pic that's somewhat cleaned up. Our living room is a disaster right now. :wink: </p> [attach=141/16/o2183w.600x593.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448988 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:12:59 +0000 sunshineandsushi 2448988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had one and it came in handy once my boys became mobile, but were too young to understand what was dangerous. Really helpful when I had to run to the restroom. But I'll warn you, two babies can definitely push that around! My boys learned to work together and would push it from room to room for where they wanted to go. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448970 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 11:04:34 +0000 Freckles 2448970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it really depends on your house set up and what you're comfortable with.</p> <p>I preferred to let my kids roam around the house. Our first house wasn't very open, and our current house is more of an open concept. I just made sure we were in rooms/floors that were as child proofed as possible and let them explore. However, i can see how it would be useful if you have to use the bathroom or run upstairs for a few minutes.</p> <p>You could always buy it used to see if he is okay with being in it. I know that DS would have shaken the gates like crazy since he did that to all of the gates we put up when he started climbing up the stairs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448947 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:54:54 +0000 sleepybear 2448947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got one when LO was about 8 months and he played happily for about 3 month, and now it's basically the gate between out living room and dining room. I think it was worth it, but if you can just baby proof an area and gate off the others that might be a better option in the long run.</p> <p>And to downplay the cage feel of it, we always called it LO's super awesome fort... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448934 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:49:03 +0000 JoJoGirl 2448934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Reese: We mainly used it before she started walking, so no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448926 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:44:43 +0000 snowjewelz 2448926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I knew it was something we wanted, but only use for a short period of time so I found it used. I got 2 sets of the below item for like $70. It was super helpful for probably 4-5 months when she could crawl/cruise... That way she could be contained in our living room and we can go into the kitchen for a moment, etc. </p> <p>I also plan on re-using with #2 so it def will be worth it's money! </p> <p><a href="http://amzn.com/B008CMQTZI" rel="nofollow">http://amzn.com/B008CMQTZI</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448913 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:38:53 +0000 peachykeen 2448913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also had the Summer Infant pop-up one and it was great and easily portable. She never knocked it over and couldn't climb out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448894 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:31:01 +0000 mediagirl 2448894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! But look for it used on Craigslist. We got one for $25. It was perfect. I love that you can adjust it. We would put her into it at times and other times we would put it around the couch so we could sit on the couch and she could play on the floor. It's great at keeping dogs out, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448892 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:30:44 +0000 rachiecakes 2448892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in a not so baby friendly townhouse with balconies that look over the floor below, railings that you can't attach baby gates to, etc.<br /> It was the best solution for us!<br /> J was also an early walker (cruising at 7 months, walking by 11months). He couldn't knock it over. I could actually lean against the sides holding him and it wouldn't budge.<br /> Easy to store, could use it outside if you want to. Pretty inexpensive.<br /> It was a must have for us and our very mobile baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448889 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:29:31 +0000 Chillybear 2448889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we returned one we got at our shower and bought this instead <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Sure-Secure-Custom/dp/B0009RG8R8" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Sure-Secure-Custom/dp/B0009RG8R8</a></p> <p>we were able to then take 1/4 of a room and make it hers. It attaches to the wall and has a little gate </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448877 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 10:26:46 +0000 Reese 2448877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The comments and poll results are messing with me! </p> <p>@JoJoGirl: she couldn't walk up to it and knock it over? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448738 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:27:03 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2448738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and LOVE it. Its great that its so easy to store when not in use and so easy to take with us when we go to the beach etc. </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Play-Portable-Playard/dp/B00KBGTRAC" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Summer-Infant-Play-Portable-Playard/dp/B00KBGTRAC</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448710 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:17:16 +0000 JoJoGirl 2448710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES this saved us when LO was 8 mos - 15 mos or so and we have an open floor plan (so no baby gates). We actually opened it so it blocked off the entire living room (it is sturdy enough that it stands on its own) and until she started walking, it was great! Life saver! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/superyardplaypenufc-octagon-worth-it#post-2448704 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 09:14:02 +0000 Reese 2448704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that LO is seriously mobile I'm considering getting one of these. Is it worth it? Do you have one? They seem to have mixed reviews on Amazon. LO is big for his age so I'm afraid he will just be able to push it around. It also seems so "cage" like. .. Help!</p> <p>[attach=3040/16/o210vf.564x600.image.jpeg] </p>