My 2 year old is just transitioning over to a bed so we were excited to have this cot during that transition.  He sleeps in a cot during nap time in school, so this wasn't a major change for him - but I was happy to get a sturdy cot that made me feel less worried about using it.  It unfolds and folds up nicely, so that when we travel we can bring it with us!  It is high enough off the ground that I would consider bringing it to the beach for our younger son to nap too.