Perfect, 12 Feb. 2013

Not sure what other people mean about it being hard to move the panels - you can work it out without even reading the instructions. Looks lovely and is a good size. 2 downsides - the play mat is purple (we have boys...) and its true you don't need the bottom catch for the gate and at some point I will get round to disabling it. Good buy. Looks loads better than most play pens and is practical, folds down small and easily.

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Fiddly? Yes ... but good kit all the same, 7 July 2012

Although understanding JoannaB's frustration, I'm finding this playpen a good buy.

It comes already assembled flatpack - you just have to figure out how to release the hinge locks so as to unfold it. The instructions aren't very good as has been mentioned - an Ikea style pictograme or a YouTube video would be the way to go since it would be very hard to describe in words how you go about things. (Tip, the hinge release is on the underside of each hinge - out of view. Making it a different colour would help folk spot it.)

Don't use force trying to unlock or rotate the hinges - once you release things properly, it'll hinge open and relock easily.

We went for the hexagonal playpen shape and once you line up the hexagonal symbols embossed on the tops of the hinges you'll automatically end up where you need to be: attaching the first panel to the last with the angles all as they should be.

The door is a bit of overkill in the engineering dept...

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Yes it's fiddly but does the job, 8 July 2015

I previously read reviews that this product is very hard to put together and that is correct. Even a man of my calibre had trouble figuring it out but got there in the end. What didn't help was that one of the sides was assembled incorrectly by the manufacturer so it was like banging my head against a brick wall. I emailed the manufacturer and didn't get a response. I called them and they helped me straight away. I didn't want to return the product due to hassle and they told me how to reassemble it correctly which was fine. Was a little annoyed I didn't get an email response and that I had to chase them but we got there in the end. It does look good and does the job just fine for what we need it for. It is quite heavy but I have big muscles. I wish they made a top to completely cage my baby but my wife informs me we aren't allowed to do that anyway. Maybe the manufacturers could come up with an extra accessory that meets UK child laws to suit?

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