Fortella Cloud Castle Foldable Playpen by Classy Kiddie, Baby Safety Play Yard with Whiteboard and Activity Wall, Indoors or Outdoors (14 Panel)

I have been researching options for my baby for ages as I wanted something safe, spacious & that would last her from when she was born to at least 3 years. We have pets & I wanted to be able to put her in the playpen in her bouncer chair, have a dedicated space for tummy time & toys, and then have somewhere she could safely be as she becomes mobile. This one was perfect as it is very easy to assemble (took me 5 minutes from unboxing to complete set up), it is sturdy and a good amount of space to have lots of toys or room to crawl etc, or for a parent to sit in with baby / a couple of siblings to use. I had my 4 year old niece test it out and she couldn’t knock it over by falling against the edges, and my 14 month old niece used the walls to support her to walk and it was perfectly stable. Some reviews stated the white board was hard to apply neatly but I found it went on fine - perhaps the company has improved it? The assembly is easily done by one person although two would be easier as it’s bulky. I chose this one as it is foldable, however this feature wouldn’t be useful daily as you’d have to go and loosen screws each time, but if you occasionally needed to pack it away to make space it’s a handy feature versus having to disassemble the whole thing. I’d also worry the screws could wear out as they are plastic, so you’d still want to use this playpen as a more permanent set up, it’s quite big and heavy for using for travel. Would still 100% get this one over one that doesn’t fold. You’ll need to factor in postage costs but I found it worth it as I plan to get at least 3 years use from it, then use it in the garden or for my pets once baby outgrows regular need inside. The activity station is really good, and it’s easy to attach other toys to the panels, which are all smooth edged and plenty of space to tie things. Couldn’t be happier with it, and it looks and works great with a foam mat / foam tiles under it, but would work just as well on carpet or a rug. Easy to wipe clean, an all-round well thought out play pen. *Note pictured is the standard size item, no extra panels. The whiteboard sticker is on the reverse side of the door.

I was attracted to this play pen over others specifically due to the compact storage capability because let’s face it, as a mom you know there’s enough bulky baby stuff around! I also liked the option for neutral colors, as it is this is going in my living room, and I wanted it to look as nice as possible. I was not interested in having any bright colors like the red blue and yellow ones I’ve seen. I also like that I had the option to buy extension pieces so I could make it bigger. I waited a little bit for the package to arrive. The shipping estimate was accurate but it came in the last day if the shipping window. No biggie. So, right out the box it was assembled, it’s light weight, I set it up by myself and it was very easy to maneuver. You arrange it to the desired shape then tighten the bolts with the provided “bolt” tightener. The inside wall with the toys is very cute. The little one seems to enjoy playing with the built in toys. The whiteboard is not a true whiteboard but instead, a sticker. I didn’t even put it up. We did opt to order the extra pieces as well as we didn’t want the little one to be confined to a small play area. I wanted him to explore. Attaching the extension panels were very easy. The extension option comes with 4 panels, alternating gray and white. In regards to the sturdiness of the pen, I feel that the pen without extensions was very sturdy especially with the rubberized bottoms. Having added 4 pieces, two to a side, I do feel the stability was compromised slightly by the larger size. I would not say it’s compromised to the point where it is unsafe. I am assuming our floors are not perfectly level, because there were some panels where the rubber feet didn’t touch the floor, this obviously is not the manufacturers fault. To resolve, all we had to do was put some rubber furniture stops underneath the panel feet that weren’t flush and it was perfect. It is definitely still strong enough, but the floors are definitely something to consider when purchasing this or ANY pen. The open design with the cloud and slits allow your little one to see you and vice versa, but it also is screaming to our little guy “climb me” so he is using these openings to learn to stand up. I wish the door would have a better device to open the pen, it is a button. If it was a latch style I think it would be a little more user friendly than a small button which, at least on mine requires 2 hands, one to hold the gate door and one to push the button. Overall, so far I am quite pleased with the product. Nothing was broken or damaged. It is a quality product and well made. It is a good size as is and it’s a great size with the extension panels. Update 6/3/2020: We had to do some further modifications to our play area to ensure complete stability. With the extension kit added to the regular pen, the middle section ended up giving too much. When our 8 month only used this area to climb to a standing position he actually fell quite hard even though he was being supervised. The feet were not touching the floor in all spot, we had used rubberized furniture stoppers to help. This did work, but with the added weight of an 8 month old it was still not as strong as I wanted it to be, especially after seeing the spill he took before. So we ended up moving a runner carpet from elsewhere and putting the pen on the play mat that is in the pic and the runner so basically the entire contraption is elevated on the mat and rug and is no longer on the hardwood floor. I wouldn’t change my review stars it’s still a great product. As mentioned this doesn’t seem to be a manufacturer defect in my opinion.

The longer I have this set, the happier I am with my choice. It is so well made, and thoughtfully designed. You can reshape it however you want, baby cannot push through it or knock it down. It is expandable (extra pieces available for purchase). You can fold and store it very easily and quickly. It is indoor/outdoor. The built in activities are nice. I fit into it comfortably w/my grandson. It is easy to step over (I'm 5'8") so I don't miss having a gate, which could be a weak point. I have some extra thick rubber flooring tiles underneath, so no worries about spills and bumps or baby-made "juices". Wish I had one of these when mine were babies. I was worried about the bulkiness, but it is not bulky, it is incredibly versatile. Highly recommend!

I held off on writing a review till my LO had used it for while. She’s now 9 months. The quality is great. Very sturdy. But we shall see how sturdy it will be when she becomes a toddler. Having said that my 8 and 6 year old go in to play with the baby. They are not purposely roughing up the gate but it has held up their clumsiness. It was easy to install. And easy to adjust. When put away it is a bit bulky. So it won’t be as easy to lug around. So far it is safe. There’s nothing sharp and pointy. Haven’t had her get stuck on anything. The size of the gate is a bonus and is the reason why I purchased it. Wish I could buy the extra gate to extend it since I have the room. But it seems too pricey. The toys in there a bonus. And the cloud holes make it enjoyable for my LO to peak on us. I did not put up the dry erase board (which is actually a sticker). I figured she’s too young for it and not ready for the messy markers. All in all I feel like I made a great purchase. But I do hope I can continue to use it for a long time considering the price I paid. Or will my LO destroy it and not tolerate it? We shall see.

I LOVE THIS!! I got this for my home gym area, to safely contain my 14 month old baby girl while I work out. It is very sturdy, it’s cute, and she loves how it has the interactive wall. Definitely a must have!!!!