this is a poorly designed bed.  it is incredibly difficult and quite dangerous to just get into the bed.  we assembled it and realized right away that it was not going to work for us.  i wanted to exchange it for a different style that wasnt so ridiculous but they now want 80 dollars to return it even if i am exchanging it for a better quality item.  selling an awful product and charging to return it is dirty business. ill get my refund and take my business elsewhere.  you should too