Hi Kimtay welcome, welcome ...not long to go then. What colour, *** is your new baby have you got a name.?? Sorry that I have nt answered your question .. very rude ...but there have been loads of posts about crates, alot of people would advocate to use a crate but obviously its a personal thing and its a choice. We' ve used one with both of our dogs. If you follow the thread "crate issues" under cockapoo training and bonding there are lots of peoples views and experience. Enjoy your reading lol and all the best with your baby cant wait to hear more about her x