At first it was hard for me to install because I just couldn’t keep the side piece down but once I figured it out it was very easy (definitely need 2 people) This is a must have if you have little ones that aren’t used to sleeping in their big kid beds. It’s does look a bit awkward when you put it down, sort of like a slide so I just keep it up but it’s fine because there’s enough room for my child to just get one of bed though the open part.