It took about 2 hours to assemble with my 6 year old!  It was a great experience to share!  Especially, having him put together his own bed!  The next bed was much easier to put together for his younger brother.  It is a little bigger than I anticipated.  You have to make allowances for opening up the drawers too!  However, a few of the attachments didn't fit exactly.  Nevertheless, it didn't affect the overall structural integrity!  I would buy it again!  And contrary to belief, the name is on the bed!!  I would buy it again!