I was a little hesitant about buying a mattress that comes in a box but overall, I have been very pleased with this one! It was rolled up and vacuum sealed. Once the plastic was cut away, it quickly unfolded and popped up like normal. The material feels very soft and the mattress itself is plush. It does feel a tad bit bouncy but not too bad. My daughter loves it so far and has had no complaints sleeping on it.