Should i buy pack n play for my living room?

Just thinking . i have a one year old and i wont be able to let him sleep in bassinet theoughout the day cause ill have my toddler. I have a swing a bouncer and a boppy pillow but now that im thinking about it. What if i need to make my toddler a meal. Where can i put him safely that if i go into the kitchen she wont try to mess with him. Pack n play or am i overthinking it lol