The bed is perfect for a toddler or small child, I would be a bit more weary about too much weight, specially when it's open. When you open it, the support slats get divided between the two. Lets face it, kids like to jump on beds and it doesn't seem to have enough support to carry a lot of weight. Took two hours to build, with some toddler interruptions. Good quality, spacious drawers, exactly what we were looking for. I would definitely recommend it.