Hi mummies! Is it a must to have a play yard if I don't have a playpen? My house is already filled up with my baby girl's things. I've a parklon M size bubble mat in the living room. I'm in a dilemma, thinking whether to get a play yard for her. Would appreciate if the mummies here can advise on this! :)

I have 3 kids and never owned a play yard. I let my kids crawl all over the place to explore. What I do is baby proof the house - eg put table corners, make sure no small objects or wires on floor, put safety gate to my kitchen, put safety cap on electric socket etc. I guess having the playard will ensure your child is within confine space, but as they get older, they may want to get out of it.