Can I donate it?

All items · Baby & children

Used playpens

Also covers: play pen, travel playpen, play yard

They say no Refused by all 7 charities that directly name or broadly cover it (6 direct, 1 broad).

Why shops refuse it

Used playpens can be difficult to check for missing parts, recalls and current safety compliance, so a number of charities decline them.

What to do instead

A local baby bank may accept a clean, complete model with its instructions — contact them before travelling.

Charity by charity

Not mentioned in 37 charities' guidance

Absence from a charity's list doesn't mean they accept it — it just isn't singled out. Ask your local shop.