Great bed. Pretty sturdy for the weight of a 5-7 year old. I bought this bed to fit my sons very small room so he still has space to play in his room. There were a few dings and scratches from shipping, but nothing major. It took about 4-5 hrs for my husband to put it together. You will need 2 people to work on this bed so one person can hold the bed while the other screws everything in.