So far, I like this ironing board. It is wider and slightly longer than the old board I was using. Because of that, it is more stable and doesn't feel wobbly. I adjust it to the height I like. I read it was difficult to put down with the child-proof lock, but it's an optional feature. I didn't set that up, so I had no problems.  I like the heat resistant pad, so I can just lay the iron down when not in use. It is a little harder to store because it's bigger, so that's a trade-off.