why can't you just leave her out? she sounds like she is happier that way and little scuffles and bumps are going to happen with that many young ones. I would focus on training the oldest kids about how to behave around baby versus keeping her cooped up. you might one option for a safe place to play momentarily but I wouldnt use the play yard as a regular thing at all. If you really cant manage the group, it might be just too many little ones for you and that is okay too. In that case, I would just be honest with the parents and send her on her way.

To me, letting a child scream in a play yard is really not better than just letting her play with the risk of little run-ins with the older kids.

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