We got this for my toddler’s “big boy bed” so we wouldn’t have to purchase another bed when he’s older. I wanted something with a shelf nearby because we always put a shelf next to his crib where he’d grab books and toys when he woke up. This bed is great. It’s sturdy and my son loves it. He loves that there’s space for his favorite toys, space for books, and space for clothes. His favorite is the door under where he explores with his flashlight to go under the bed. As others have mentioned, the drawers are on one side and there is no panel on the other side to hide it. This wasn’t an issue for us since the bed was against the wall for us. I hear you can purchase an extra set of drawers if need be. This works for us because my son can crawl under and get items he may have dropped over the edge.