This was very easy to put together and I was able to do it by myself without help. My son likes to stand up in his crib and to walk alongside it when he’s outside of it. This is very sturdy and safe. The cylindrical crib slats (rather than flat) on this are really easy for him to hold on to. This would look very nice against an accent wall with some special wallpaper pattern behind this since it doesn’t have a solid baseboard but is open all the way around. Great piece and love that I can be convertible if you buy the additional pieces.