One reason parents choose a wooden playpen is that it is not a fixed box. Because it is built from panels, you can add to it as your child gets bigger or your space changes.
Starting from scratch? The 10-panel Geometry playpen sets up at 95 x 63 inches, the largest ZETY layout, and the 8-panel at 63 x 63 inches. Our size guide compares the two.
What you can add
- The Playpen Expansion Set: two plain natural pine panels.
- The Playpen Activity Expansion Set: two pine panels with activity toys built in.
- The Playpen Door Panel: a gate-style opening so you can step in and out without lifting a panel.
Each panel is 24 x 30 inches and connects with the same tool-free connectors as the playpen. If a panel is ever damaged, contact us and we can send a replacement part.
When to expand
Add panels when a crawler turns into a cruiser and needs more room to move, or when a sibling joins the play area. Panels also let you change the shape, such as a longer rectangle along a wall or a layout that wraps a corner.
Before you rebuild
Measure the new footprint before you order, and keep clearance from furniture a child could climb. If you use a play mat, check it still covers the floor inside the larger layout. Check every connector after you rebuild the pen.
Expansion panels are made for compatible ZETY wooden playpens. If you are not sure which pen you have, send us your order number and we will confirm.
For the bigger picture on the playpen's second year, see how long a wooden playpen is useful.
