I wasnt sure my little girl would get the hang of stairs and the other brandsstyles just looked flimsy so we decided to try these. I love this item. Its very sturdy, I have a very tall bed and it reaches the side and my little dog and my cat both love it! Couldnt have made a better purchase, not only that but the quality and stability of these stairs are almost (or less expensive) than some of the other brands and styles