I Love this crib- it matched perfectly with my fall/owl theme and has been very sturdy with 2.5 years of nightly use. It is the right size for a petite nursery or to share space in a parent's bedroom, though most toddlers might try to climb out sooner than my toddler so that is something to consider. However since the crib is medal as opposed to wood, it seems to be harder to climb out (a plus) and it also cleans MUCH easier than wood and in my opinion, is more sanitary. I don't see a downside to this crib, it fit our needs perfectly.