Finding and maintaining health and balance in life can be a demanding task, not just for yourself but for every member of your household - from babies to birds. Achieving this harmony offers tremendous rewards.

You have the influence to make positive decisions that can shape the growth and well-being of your babies, pets, rodents, fish, and birds, whether in terms of their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, or creative aspects. We're here to guide you on this journey.

Our commitment is reflected in our exclusive keepsake items, each handcrafted, eco-friendly, and natural – true heirlooms to cherish. Our dedication extends to offering unparalleled personalized customer service.

We hope that as you navigate our web store, you'll come to adore it as passionately as we do, finding all that you seek and more for your role as a caregiver.

Engagement in play serves as a genuine means of self-expression, a channel for exploration, communication, and enlightenment. Be it a baby exploring new textures, a pet chasing a toy, a rodent navigating a maze, a fish dancing through water, or a bird singing its melodies, play embodies diverse emotions and experiences. It can be lighthearted and liberating or an earnest endeavor. Play enables connections – within oneself, within families, and among friends. It offers an outlet for profound emotions, confrontations, aspirations, and apprehensions. It unlocks the innate recuperative abilities present in all living beings. For every child and creature, play is fundamental to their holistic development. It acts as a tangible learning tool, especially vital for those who might find verbal communication challenging.

Our mission

Our purpose extends beyond just easing the pressures faced by working parents. We also strive to support stay-at-home caregivers, whether they're navigating the mobility of a crawling baby, a playful pet, an active bird, a lively fish, or a curious rodent. By delivering dependable and tailored solutions, we aim to be that extra hand during moments when the challenges of care become particularly demanding.

Our vision

We are driven by a collaborative spirit, aiming to innovate and revolutionize care and education for not just babies, but also birds, pets, rodents, and fish. Our dedication is to add value, disseminating our fervor far and wide. Our aspiration is to enhance the quality of life, fostering improved communication and cherished moments among caregivers and their diverse loved ones, be they children or animals.

Our belief

We're passionate about intuitive tools and products. That's why we design outstanding items that promote self-driven learning and instinctive play. Mastery in one's craft combined with genuine passion leads to excellence. Our aim is to simplify your life further.

Our promise

Drawing from our own experiences as customers, we value vendors that treat our business as if it's their top priority, prompting us to return time and again. At Shop Playpens, we commit that no customer will ever feel like just another number. Both our clientele and our team drive our growth and success. Recognizing the invaluable role of our employees and clients in our journey, we promise a personalized experience for each and every patron of Shop Playpens.

In 2012, at the age of 26 and as a certified Montessori directress, Corleen embarked on her business venture. She infused safety measures and essential features desired by parents and pet owners into the products her company creates and delivers. Driven by creativity, a deep-seated passion for the safety of children and pets, she faced the challenge of sourcing affordable, child and pet-centric products. Her perseverance paid off when these products gained immense popularity in the South African market.

In 2012, at the age of 26 and as a certified Montessori directress, Corleen embarked on her business venture. She infused safety measures and essential features desired by parents and pet owners into the products her company creates and delivers. 

In 2012, at the age of 26 and as a certified Montessori directress, Corleen embarked on her business venture. She infused safety measures and essential features desired by parents and pet owners into the products her company creates and delivers. Driven by creativity, a deep-seated passion for the safety of children and pets, she faced the challenge of sourcing affordable, child and pet-centric products. Her perseverance paid off when these products gained immense popularity in the South African market.

Apart from her business acumen, Corleen possesses a keen insight into the minds of young children, effortlessly merging her affection for them with her professional endeavors. A dedicated cat enthusiast, she shares her home with two beloved cats, Nushka and Daisy, who reign supreme in her household!

Shop Playpens currently features an assortment of:

  • Products for Babies
  • Products for Parents
  • Products for Dogs
  • Products for Cats
  • Products for Rodents
  • Products for Birds
  • Products for Fish
Ensuring top-notch customer service is a priority for both me and my team. We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients in the most exemplary manner.