I purchased this bed for my 2 1/2 year old, as he was moving out of his crib.  This bed truly made, what could have been a stressful transition, much easier.  I especially liked that it could be at two different heights and a box spring is not needed.  We currently have it on the lower setting, but will move it up as he gets bigger.  Being so low to the ground made sleeping in a "big boy bed" much less scary.  Plus, there's room for mom and dad to crawl in there too:)