Old moms, new moms, did you/do you use one?
Buttermilksky's, thread (Frugality=Living like we did as kids) posted in the Consumerism & The Media Forum, made me think about many old-fashioned things, things that used to be the standard way back when, like playpens.
I loved using a playpen! Being able to contain baby in the playpen when I was busy was so convenient and handy. Often, if I was cooking or baking and wanted baby close-by, into the playpen I'd put him/her, and it never failed to keep them happy and content, knowing they were right there with me, and of course the playpen ensured safety.