This bed is very sturdy and pretty easy to put together.  I did it without the instructions because I thought they forgot to put them in the box.  I found them after in one of he pieces of cardboard used in the packaging to prevent the be frm movngaroudin the box.  I also couldn't give the bed 5 stars because the headboard slot for the rails fabric wasn't cut long enough and Ihad to take scissors to it.  But a good purchae for me overall.