I purchased this bed for my 16 month old son after being so pleased with the Kidcraft Princess Toddler Bed I had purchased for my then 2 now 2 1/2 year old daughter. Though my husband put together my daughter's bed, I my son's bed together all by myself one evening while watching TV with absolutely no problems. I would like to add that we LOVE Kidcraft Products as we own the Kidcraft Kitchen also and always check to see if Kidcraft makes an item before we purchase it made by anyone else!!!