Fortella Cloud Castle Large 14-Panel Baby Playpen for Babies Toddlers, Gray | Foldable Safety Play Yard Enclosure and Fence Play Area w/ Whiteboard/Activity Wall/Gate for Indoor/Outdoor Use for Ages 1-3

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!

A little pricey but well worth every penny! We allowed it to settle and use for well over a year now before reviewing this product. The reason was because we wanted to allow it time to be used and to see if it lives up to the quality and name. I can honesty say that IT DOES! This is the first foldable playpen my wife and I have ever purchased and I'm glad we did! This product will last for years to come. What's so nice about it is that I must disclose pay close "attention to detail" and how things are made especially when it comes to our children and their safety in all aspects. What I'm getting at is there is a roomy place to play with a lot of stimulation in there and NO small choking hazards and NO little toes or fingers will get pinched between each link, this product was carefully assembled with our children in mind and once put up it's a very nice piece. A+, purchase it, great product!

I am really happy with this playpen. First, it's attractive and easy to assemble. It's far larger than I expected---I got it to go with the baby playmat by Cushmat that I also bought on Amazon, and it was an ideal fit. I'm sure it would fit a lot of large baby playmats. I did *not* need to get any extension panels for my 9 month old to have *plenty* of room to crawl. It is very sturdy, and it doesn't budge when she pulls up on it or when my older son bumps into it when he is running around. I also asked the question regarding its specification that it is US CPSIA approved. If you contact the seller, they can show you where to find this information. Safety is important to me, so this was an important consideration as well. While this is quite heavy so I doubt I would want to haul this around, it is nice that it could be folded. However, it'd take a little work to do so with loosening all the hinges. I doubt I would ever transport this around. My only dislike would be the white markerboard. As mentioned in other reviews, it is actually a sticker. I found it difficult to get the sticker to attach evenly without any air bubbles underneath it, and I therefore pulled it off and tried to replace it. Then I worried that my child may figure out how to pull it off since it came off fairly easily, and ultimately I decided not to use it. But that's really not a dealbraker. The other toys on it are very nice and secure. UPDATE OVER A YEAR LATER: I like to come back to old reviews and update to let you know how it held up. With my child so active now and running throughout the house, I actually converted this to a ball pit after purchasing plastic toy balls from Amazon. She loves it! It has still held up so well, and it hasn’t lost any of its function. Still very happy with this product.

We just received this gate a few days ago, but so far I’m very happy with this purchase. The fence appeared to be good quality with no odor. It’s large enough that baby has plenty of room to move around despite all of the toys. It was super easy to set up and took about 10 minutes to remove it from the box and set it up, despite having to reconfigure it once. The walls seem very stable so I expect baby will be able to pull himself up without toppling the entire fence. The built in toy is nice, although the gears tend to get stuck on each other. While this fence folds up easily and relatively compact, I would not consider this to be easily transportable. It is still fairly large when folded and would be a pain to have to regularly move to a different room or take with you because it is bulky. So, I wouldn’t buy this product if you are looking for something you can move on a daily or almost daily basis. However, if you were going on a long trip, you could easily repack this into its original box and check it with an airline or throw it in you trunk. Update: Overall I’m still very pleased with this purchase. The fence still looks very new. Downside is that my little one likes to shake it which causes the screw caps to come loose. So, I have to re-tighten them any time he decides to shake it. This is a pain when using it in a rectangular shape since the walls are not as sturdy that way. We now use this stretched out to cordon off a particular room. It has reduced his desire to shake the sides since he’s able to roam in a much larger area. Also, the built in toys are not very good. The only part my 13mo still plays with is the phone. The gears are too cheap to work well....even for me. The fact that the screw caps loosen so easily and the cheapness of the toys have resulted in my docking 1 star.

Easy to set up and take down

This play yard has been a lifesaver for us. Our little one is 8 months old and VERY mobile and active and does not like to be confined to a playpen, etc. so sometimes it is impossible to get anything done. Well since we have set up the play yard for her we have been able to complete many more chores etc while still keeping an eye on her playing. My daughter loves the little built in play wall and the phone that comes with it. She figured out how to turn the gears and the dial immediately. She also loves practicing pulling herself up and walking along the wall. The quality is wonderful and I like how the locks aren't a pinching hazard. But my favorite feature is that you can configure it anyway you want. If I need to vacuum etc, I close it up to a square and let her play, if we need a breather we can open it up and set it up in a U shape as a fence in our living room to give her more room and allow her to feel as though she is not separated from us at all. I love just sitting in it playing with her as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone with an active little one. You don't have to wait for toddler stages - I'm so happy we purchased this earlier and will get our money's worth using it for sure!!!

Even though expensive, I bought this because I found comfort in knowing I can buy additional panels if I really needed to. The panels are easy to take apart and assemble to the size and shape you want. We were surprised a twin sized mattress topper fit nicely in it. I can take naps with my baby in there. ♡

Absolutely brilliant. Good quality and very easy to install. My son has learnt how to pull himself up using these.

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.