I'm nanny-ing my 8 month-old granddaughter in an apartment so this crib is a perfect solution to a small space. The wood finish is handsome so I'm  looking at a nice piece of furniture, not an afterthought. It's sturdy enough to support her as she pulls herself up and I expect it to hold her for another 18 months when she will graduate to a twin bed with a safety rail. Having read the previous reviews, I was aware of the thin mattress but I just bought 4 inches of foam and placed the plastic coverd mattress on top, then covered the whole business with a sheet. I have saved lots of money and am totally satisfied with my purchase.