Baby Playpen and  playard are safe places to place babies when parents are busy at work. However, there are several differences between a Baby Playpen and  playard . The main difference between a crib and a Baby Playpen is their purpose. A  Baby Playpen   is a piece of furniture for sleeping, while a playard  is a safe play area for babysitting when parents are free.

What is difference between a playpen vs a playard?

The word "playpen" appears around 1902 in the Oxford English Dictionary. It describes a simple piece of furniture that provides a safe space for your baby to be placed while you are occupied.

Last century, playpens were made of vertical wood bars, but today, the structure can be made of plastic, metal, and mesh. Playards usually come with a soft mattress, but it's not the case with every playpen. This is why many parents are adding a floor mat inside the Baby Playpen  area.

Today, playards, like the Pack 'n play, are more modern and comes with all the bells and whistles. These extra features include a removable bassinet, changing station, storage, shelves, mobiles, storages, night lights, and more.

However, the more significant evolution is the collapse and fold features, which allow parents to store and transport the playard easily.

Also, the main difference is the cost, as the playards are usually more expensive than a basic playpen.