They are crawling, scooting, and walking. Their world is full of new things to touch, throw, climb on, fall from, and knock down. Parents of toddlers need lots of energy. Your quiet, cuddly baby has become a lively little person and that means you have to be lively too. That can be fun, but it can make you tired, anxious and angry.
Playpens limit learning.
Playpens are okay when you need to rest or to clam down, but keep playpen times brief. Enjoy your child's exploring and help discover new things safely. She needs to learn her surroundings so she can feel good about herself and her world. Help me discover how things move. If I like dropping something from my high chair, give me a paper napkin to drop and let me watch how the air moves it.