We got this bed because it matched the crib that our son was transitioning out of -- baby #2 is on the way and they will be sharing a room, so we wanted matching furniture.  It was easy to assemble and my son instantly fell in love with his "big boy bed".  It feels very study and is a great value for the price.  I just wish it came with an under-bed storage drawer, like most of the DaVinci cribs do.