*sigh*
It might be time to consider one.
DD will often play well by herself. But since my kitchen is totally closed off, I can't let her play where all the toys are and still, ie, clean up the lunch dishes. (I do sometimes bring her in the kitchen but we end up tripping all over each other.)
Would prefer something not huge or expensive, that I can buy in-store, and that goes up and down easily so that I can put it up for her when DS naps, then take it down and store it elsewhere.
Not picky, am I?
Re: Recommend your baby jail
Well, we use a pack and play for DD - but she is not a huge fan. That pretty much meets all of your requirements. What my DD prefers is one of these: https://www.amazon.com/North-States-Superyard-Play-Classic/dp/B00020L78M
However, it is bigger than the pnp (probably why she likes it better), and kind of a pain set up and take down multiple times a day. When we set it up, it stays up until the cleaning people are coming Also DS likes to play in there, too. So they both like it in there, but it is kind of a pain to set it up - which is why the pnp has become our "jail" of choice!
Good luck choosing.
I have that play yard but I don't think I would recommend it for what you need. Ours is in the basement and it is attached to support beams to keep it in place. He would just push it where he wanted to go or knock it down if it wasn't secured to something. We also have foam mats on the floor. Not at all easy to put up and down. A pack n play or tripping over her are your best bets.
Do you have a video monitor? Maybe you could set that up in the living room? I have a gate and can see into the living room. But he actually has always entertained himself better if he forgets I'm there. He'd probably last a really long time if he couldn't see me!
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We are big fans of the super play yard. It's very effective, folds easily and can be used indoors and outdoors. Good luck!