I bought this bed for my 3 yr old son who is in love with his new "big boy" bed.  This bed is very sturdy and I like the fact that the ladder can switch from side to side depending on how I might rearrange his room.  The railings are high enough that I don't worry about any safety issues.  I rated this a four star as the instructions were challenging to follow.  This is considered a "day bed" when constructing so make sure to assemble the non-ladder side of the bed.  It also requires two people to lift the bed part on the loft frame.  Overall, pleased with the versatility this bed offers (bed on top/fort play space on bottom.