We got this for our toddler as he came out of a crib. We put some portable steps up, just for a few months until he is used to the ladder concept, but he loves the bed and we are very impressed. The furniture was very easy to put together, my husband commented even more so than Ikea's. We love the sturdiness and compactness for a smaller room. Our son likes his fort too (We put the longer bookshelf underneath the bed, so he can crawl under)! Definitely would purchase more by this manufacturer.