We ordered this bed in white with zebra stripes tent for my granddaughter. She wanted a bed with a latter. She is turning 4 in July and moved up to a big girl bed. I did not want her in a high loft bed or bunk beds. This was perfect for her it is only about 4.5 feet off ground and the railing goes around the entire bed except latter opening at feet. We used an 8" mattress and still felt she was secure in the bed.  She absolutely loves it. Very good quality and was easy to put together.