Ok Rudy has been in a playpen during times that we are gone since coming to us but I am ready to transition him to a room .. I am thinking the kitchen.. what I need to know from all of you is how I need to prepare it .. ie.. rugs.. chairs.. etc.. i plan on leaving his bed food water toys place to potty but my concern is chewing.. on cabinets etc.. please advise.. i also plan to leave him for short times in the beginning.. 1 hr - etc.. thanks so much..