That first week, I had to tape the pads to the floor, to keep Venus from playing with them.
Once she got used to not being able to play with them, I quit taping them.
Some use an X-pen, and a crate in it. If you buy an X pen, make sure its a tall one, cause mine is a climber! Put your pee pad at one end, and toys, food, water, and crate at the other end. Try to use the busiest room in the house so they don't get lonely too. But if it has carpet, put a shower curtain under the X pen!
Good luck with your baby in Feb!