This bed is all I hoped it would be. My granddaughter has made a regular little play space for herself underneath!  When shes here with me, I always know where I can find her.  I was pleased with the quality of this bed and even I helped my son put it together!  The only thing I'm working on now, is a way to make the steps easier to trek up and down.  Its a little hard on the feet big and little!  My first idea has failed but I have another and so does my son, so we'll see how they do.  Thanks for making this purchase a one of my better ideas!!!!        buddyerma