Rank #3 in Best Baby Playpen 2026: 10 Ranked by Floor Space, Not Panels
Dripex Foldable Playpen, 124 x 124 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Dripex Baby Playpen takes third place in this guide, and it is the cheapest thing in it at £33.59. The listing gives the assembled size as 124 x 124 x 64 cm, which it states as a floor area of 1.54 m² — about £22 per square metre, the lowest cost per square metre of floor here. It carries a 4.8-star average from 2,071 ratings.
The number worth reading twice on this page is the word 'Small' in the product name. The Dripex is listed at 124 x 124 cm, while the KIDUKU 'XXL' eight-panel playpen in this guide is listed at 90 x 90 cm, so the 'Small' playpen covers roughly twice the floor of that 'XXL'. Unlike the BEJOY, the folded size is a genuinely different number: 62 x 62 x 31.5 cm when packed down, against 124 x 124 x 64 cm when up. One caveat is the listing's own: it says the playpen was upgraded on 11 August 2026 and that the latest stock includes ocean balls and pull rings, while earlier orders may not. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 2,071 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £33.59 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 2,071 ratings |
| Assembled size | 124 x 124 x 64 cm |
| Floor area as listed | 1.54 m² |
| Cost per square metre | About £22 (from the listed £33.59 and 1.54 m²) |
| Folded size | 62 x 62 x 31.5 cm |
| Material | 210D Oxford cloth |
| Age range as listed | 6 months to 3 years |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Nice size; spacious for baby. Stitching well done no issues as of yet. Zipper one way so nothing to hold onto on the inside but once your little one works out they can wiggle a finger under and potentially open it you might be in trouble haha! Suppose a bit of superglue on the zip above might stop it opening. Can't comment on the instructions and assembly as my husband is a builder and chucked them aside and had it up in the lounge in a couple of minutes so can only assume assembly is relatively simple. Playmat has negligible padding. If not using on carpet I strongly recommend getting a thick foam mat to place under/in the pen! Looks nicely made no issues with safety yet.”
Verified purchase“I can't fault this. It was so easy to put together and has been a god sent with our little one. It's easy to clean too.It is quite big and I underestimated how much room it would take up in our living room - however that's also a good thing because it meant our baby had more room to play safely.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Baby Playpen 2026: 10 Ranked by Floor Space, Not Panels.
Questions people ask
How much floor does the Dripex playpen actually give?
The listing gives the assembled size as 124 x 124 x 64 cm and states the floor area as 1.54 m². That is the figure to compare between playpens.
Is the 'Small' Dripex smaller than the 'XXL' playpens in this guide?
No. The Dripex is listed at 124 x 124 cm, while the KIDUKU 'XXL' eight-panel playpen in this guide is listed at 90 x 90 cm.
What does the Dripex cost per square metre of floor?
About £22 — that is £33.59 for the listed 1.54 m², the lowest figure in this guide.
Does the Dripex pack down small?
Yes. The listing gives a folded size of 62 x 62 x 31.5 cm, against 124 x 124 x 64 cm assembled, so the folded figure is its own measurement rather than a copy of the assembled one.
Are the ocean balls included with every order?
Not necessarily. The listing says the playpen was upgraded on 11 August 2026 and that the latest stock includes colourful ocean balls and pull rings, while orders placed before that update may not include them.
Can my baby open the zip door from inside?
The listing says the external zip door opens only from the outside to help keep curious crawlers in. One of the 2,071 ratings reports a baby being able to get a finger under the zip, so it is worth checking the door yourself.
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