I bought this bed back in 2012 for our 2 yr old daughter who has always been tall for her age.  We lived in a small apartment and she slept in it until she was 7 years old!  It's sturdy and could possibly maybe bear more weight than the limit suggested.  It was easy to assemble and disassemble when we moved to a house.  Our crib bedding and mattress fit perfectly. I have a younger child that I'm holding on to it for when she's big enough to use it.  My daughter did occasionally spill a sippy cup on it and it wiped right off with some warm soapy water. I liked that it was made of solid wood. I was expecting paint to peel over time, but its still in good condition despite the 5 years of heavy use.  2 thumbs up.