Ok so sometimes I like being able to have freedom inside and outside and know that my toddler is secure and safe. This portable playard totally gives me freedom inside and outside.  Very compact and easy to take anywhere. Easy to set up in a matter of minutes. I love the fact it included a canopy as I have a red head and shes sensitive to direct sunlight. If your toddler makes a mess inside say from a cookie, no problem either. It's made of a nylon type material that makes it easy to wipe down and load up. Now you wont see me chasing my toddler all over. When I wanna rest it's possible and I can still enjoy being outside or inside. Structure is on the outside so it's not that easy to climb out either. Comes with a travel bag that makes it easy to load up and take anywhere.