It took me an hour to assemble by myself which was quicker than I anticipated. I love the high end look for an affordable price. It is also extremely easy to lean over to comfort my baby. My son is nine months old, and were previously using a crib we had borrowed. The only drawback is getting a mobile attached since the sides are on a curve. It looks great in the nursery. I also bought the matching dresser which is much harder to assemble. I would highly recommend this crib.