So, let me suffice this by saying that a pregnant lady and her husband in a small room at night trying to put this together can be a bit of a challenge if you aren't used to putting furniture together very often. It did take us nearly three hours, but once complete, it is a sturdy crib made with very nice materials. One of the first pieces we worked with had a strange asphalt-like material in one of the holes, and we had to dig it out with a sharp knife before we could put the bolt in. Other than that, we think this crib will last for years to come and are happy with our purchase!