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Like most baby products, play yards are periodically recalled by the manufacturers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission when defects are found that could potentially harm a child. Consumers should check with the Consumer Product Safety Commission website, which has an easily searchable database of recalled products, before purchasing a play yard.
BabyZone.com's "Ultimate Play Yard Buying Guide" is a comprehensive article outlining features, basics and safety tips parents should consider when purchasing a playpen.
Kathy Moore discusses playpens and play yards in the About.com video "Tips for Buying a Playpen," including key safety tips, guidelines and important features. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
More safety advice relating to choosing and using playpens can be found in the KidsHealth.org article "Choosing Safe Baby Products: Playpens." The author advises parents that playpens are not a substitute for direct adult supervision.
In this article on BabyToday.com, Laura Cone provides safety tips and links to sources for recall information. "Baby Gear: Play Yards and Playpens" includes guidelines for buying playpens used or at consignment shops.
Heather Corley, About.com's guide to baby products, provides a buyer's guide, "Before You Buy a Play Yard for Baby," which covers some considerations such as budget, clean up and style.
The Overstock.com article "Play Yards Buying Guide" includes information on features and functions, safety and commonly asked questions. In addition, tips are provided for related baby products.
Tom Vanderbilt examines the changes in attitude about playpens through the decades in the Slate.com article "What Ever Happened to the Playpen?"
Manufacturers' websites provide the most detailed information about specific product features, weight limits and other product information:
Kolcraft (Jeep)
Simplicity (no longer conducts day-to-day operations)
