We purchased this bed for our 2 year old. Loved the fact that it was so close to the ground that it makes it easy for him to get in and out. We originally planned to not use the box spring but after my husband couldn’t get it into the basement we decided to use it and while it raised it up more than I originally wanted, my son has no problem getting in with the help of a stool and getting out all on his own. We are planning to purchase another in a king size for our bedroom soon. It was super easy to put together and would say it didn’t take longer than a half hour all together? Great purchase!