I think the idea of using a small wading pool is an awsome idea. Putting some towels in it can give them a nice warm cozy area & when they scooch around, the edge will keep them from getting too far away from Mom.

I had a problem when I used an x-pen for keeping Celia & her puppy together. She wasn't producing milk (whole other problem) & her puppy somehow got away from her on the 2nd day & got trapped inbetween the wires. I was in the room & immediately heard his screams. That was when I realized how much Leo cares for puppies because he went running out of the room into where I usually slept thinking he was waking me up....only my husband was sleeping in there so he woke him up. I was so surprised at how paniced Leo was when the puppy got stuck. It is amazing what kind of trouble a 2 day old puppy can get into.

Debbie