Our daughter is very petite, so although she is three, she still was sleeping in a crib.  She started to ask for a "big girl bed" when others at day care/preschool were talking about their beds.  She received this bed for Christmas.  She LOVES this bed!  It is the "perfect" size for her to get in and out of on her own without a fear of her getting hurt.  She is the size of an average one year old, so those who have "climbers" from cribs, this bed would be a great choice for them too!