I hate having to keep lifing the mattress to make the bed and it makes it more difficult because his bed is against the wall (we share the rrom). but other than that, very sturdy and great for his 4yr old size oh and I hat ethafact that the head board is ply wood on the back side so you always have to have the headboard against the wall, that irks me. I cant decorate or arrange the room as I see fit because the headboard is limiting my options. don't be lazy and finish the piece thoroughly