What we did was to put her blanket and a few toys in her crate but NOT the paper. She should not be doing her business in her crate. So, just put paper down in an area (in the Xpen) away from her food and water. Actually, her food and water should be closer to her crate. Sort of lay it out like a house. You know, you can do a lot of things in the bedroom (for her is her crate) and then go to your bathroom when you gotta go. My baby would get her toys out of her crate by herself if she wants to play outside of her crate and get it back again when she wants to play in her room.