I had been waiting for a playpen as a gift from my aunt and uncle, which never happened. So my husband and I went looking for one and the ones we saw were too small and there was a weight capacity. My son will be 1 years old in Feb. and he already is almost passed the 30 pound point. He also realized that he can really get around! So we purchased the Superyard and decided that he needed more space so we also got the Extension Kit to give him more room to move. Now he plays when he wants and naps when he wants and I don't have to worry about him grabbing plugs out of walls and chewing on them. I would highly recommend this product for children that need that extra space!