Rank #4 in Best Baby Playpen 2026: 10 Ranked by Floor Space, Not Panels
Dripex Foldable Plastic Playpen, 190 x 190 cm
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Dripex baby playpen is number four in this guide and, on the listing's own measurements, it has the largest floor area of the pens compared here: 190.5 x 190.5 cm in the specification table, rounded to 190x190cm in the title. That is 3.63 m² of floor for £118.98, which works out at roughly £32.80 per square metre. It is a foldable plastic fence listed with 18 panels, a door that opens only from the outside, a cartoon design and a 6M-3Y age range, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2,541 ratings and ranked 9th in Playpens.
The number on this listing that does not hold together is the panel size. The same bullet that gives 18 panels also gives "75x75x24 inches". Seventy-five inches is 190.5 cm — the length of one whole side of the assembled pen — and 24 inches is 61 cm, the height given in the specification. Eighteen panels each 75 inches across would run to 1,350 inches; the perimeter of the assembled pen is 300 inches. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it is written, not from any test of our own.
How those 2,541 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £118.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 2,541 ratings |
| Assembled size | 190.5 x 190.5 x 61 cm |
| Floor area | 3.63 m² — about £32.80 per square metre at this price |
| Panels | 18 panels, described in the listing as "75x75x24 inches" |
| Folded size | 30'×24' (as listed) |
| Item weight | 14 kg |
| Age range | 6M-3Y |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very good playpen. My daughter has been using it for several months now. It is large and really well-made. There is no way for a child to tip it over. The plastic is sturdy. Good workmanship, great quality, and good value for money. It's suitable for children up to 2 years old; after that, they will probably start climbing out. A big plus for the cool ball gate! Easy to assemble. Once folded, it doesn't take up much space—you can easily fold and unfold it every day.”
Verified purchase“This children's play fence is lovely, practical and very easy to put together with two people. It looks clean and stylish in the living room, and the panels feel sturdy while still being flexible enough to arrange in different shapes.My living room is quite small, so I didn't use all of the fence panels, but it was very easy to customise the layout to fit the space. I really like that you can adjust it depending on the room size and your needs.Before my baby gets to use it, my cats have already tested it out and seem to approve! Overall, I'm very happy with the quality, appearance and convenience. Definitely a 5-star product.”
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 big is the Dripex playpen once assembled?
The listing's Item Dimensions give 190.5 x 190.5 x 61 cm, which is about 3.63 m² of floor. The title rounds the same footprint to 190x190cm.
How many panels does the Dripex playpen have?
18, according to the listing, described in the same bullet as "75x75x24 inches". Those figures match the assembled pen rather than a single panel: 75 inches is 190.5 cm and 24 inches is 61 cm, the height in the specification.
What age range is it suitable for?
Dripex lists 6M-3Y. One reviewer reports that it suited her child until about two years old, after which children start climbing out.
What does it cost per square metre?
£118.98 for 3.63 m² works out at about £32.80 per square metre.
Does it fold away for storage?
Yes. Dripex describes easy folding, storage and carrying, and lists a folded size of 30'×24' — feet marks where inches appear to be meant — with no third dimension given.
What is it made from and what colour is it?
High-density polyethylene plastic, listed as non-toxic and abrasion-resistant. The colour given in the specification is grey.
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