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What are the best baby playards under and around $100?

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A play yard is a secure place for children to play. A good play yard should have ample space for toddlers to play safely and it must have good air circulation. It should be lightweight since most parents will be carrying it around for outdoor use. It should also be easy to clean.

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3 Options ConsideredPriceWeightDimensions
North States Superyard
19.5 poundsVariable x variable x 26 inches (L x W x H)
Summer Infant Pop N' Play
12 pounds48 x 26 inches (W x H)
Ingenuity Travelsimple Playard
15 pounds36 x 11 x 10 inches (L x W x H)
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North States Superyard

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Can be reconfigured to have more space

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If there is a need for more space, you can simply add more panels (sold separately) to the default 6-panel configuration. These are easy to attach to each other, thanks to their side connectors. An 8-panel setup can easily fit three small children and their toys. This feature can also be useful for...
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Great for virtually anywhere

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You can bring this anywhere since the Superyard folds up easily and has a carrying strap. Just be mindful of the uneven surfaces you set it up on, like grass and sand. You can hose it down with water or wipe up after using outside. Setting the play yard up to fit on the available area is as easy as...
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It becomes unstable when more panels are in use

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The package comes with 8 interlocking panels that are best configured in a sturdy octagon shape. If set-up in a rectangular or square shape, it becomes easy to topple over since it gets its support from being at angles. The more panels you add, the less stable it becomes.
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Summer Infant Pop N' Play

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Great for travel

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It is lightweight and compact, weighing only 12 pounds, and it comes with a carrying shoulder bag, so you can easily take it with you and set it up anywhere.
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Retains cleanliness

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The Pop N' Play has a water resistant canvas floor that helps keep your baby clean and dry, even if you set it up on damp surfaces like grass and moist soil. If it is set-up indoors, the canvas floor protects surfaces from spills and overall messiness.
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Provides good visibility and ventilation

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Besides offering great visibility to on-looking parents, the Pop 'N Play's mesh sides allow air to circulate through, providing your baby with a comfortable place to play on.
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Unpadded flooring causes discomfort to babies

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The bottom of the Pop N' Play is only as thick as a single piece of nylon, which will hurt babies' knees when they crawl. You can create some cushioning by placing a set of foam tiles underneath.
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Ingenuity Travelsimple Playard

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Comfortable for babies who are just starting to learn basic movements

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This is best used by small babies who just started crawling and do not have strong knee and elbow support yet. The padded floor supports their limbs and cushions their falls.
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Doubles as a bassinet

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When your baby needs to lay down for a nap, you can use this as a bassinet by attaching a soft sleeping area to the rims of the playard.
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Provides protection against mosquitoes

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Apart from being used as a sleeping area, the detachable bassinet can be zipped back in place to enclose your baby from mosquitoes during playtime.
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Babies may find it too confining

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This playard is not spacious and may feel cramped, especially for babies that want to explore their surroundings.
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