I took a long time and read what felt like hundreds of reviews before settling on this bed, and after a month, I’m happy to report that it was the right choice. The bed is very sturdy, as others reported, and assembly was straightforward. I did it in a couple hours mainly by myself with assistance from my husband for some of the parts where you really need two sets of hands. The instructions were easy enough to follow and all the hardware was separated and labeled, which I always appreciate. My kid loves the tent underneath it a really cute touch.