I bought 2 of these for storing my 2 year-olds toys and books. I was worried about him climbing on the bookcase we used to have in his room, and these storage chests and bookshelves were by far the best option. They look great and are very sturdy, safe, and easy to put together. When closed, my son cant climb on them. When in the open position, he can climb inside however, he cant get locked in, and because the units are so lightweight, I dont have to worry like I did with the bookcase. I got the units with the red tops, and the red is a true red, not too light, not too dark, and not at all overpowering. Highly recommend.