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That looks great already!
Personally we didn't use puppypads, as that is something you need to first teach them, and then they need to 'unlearn' the behaviour again afterwards - hence us teaching our pup from day 1 to do the business outside.
Another tip for at night in the crate: when they cry, take them out to do their business but very matter of factly. So no smiles, cuddles, play etc. Once they wee or poo, say well done and put them straight back into the crate. That way they learn they won't be getting play time at night and will stop trying to get your attention unless they need to go.
Another thing we used in the beginning was Adaptil spray and a diffuser. Apparently it mimics the mother's pheromones and helps them settle.
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Very helpful thank you everyone!
This is the area we have ready. We were planning to put widdle pads on the floor in front of the crate so she can come out on her own at night, a la that Zak chap.