I purchased this bed for my 4 year old.   It did come in two boxes on two different days.  I was hoping it would have been shipped together.  Nevertheless.   It looks absolutely beautiful in his room. I am not sure about putting this bed and headboard together.  I paid for the National Distribution Center to come to my house and put it together.  The guy put this bed, headboard and a dresser together within two hours.  He was wonderful and very respectable.  I would definitely recommend this bed and headboard.