The bed was what I expected. Adding the side rails was a little difficult, you have to insert a threaded dowel/type nut into a hole that is poorly bored and install a bolt from the backside of the head/footboard. This is a little tricky, make sure you insert the nut in the same orientation in which it was removed. Mattresses can only be 75x35.5 MAX. I am using memory foam mattresses and have added 2x4s as slats in 7 locations between the provided slats. The provided slats are 1.75. 2x4s are 1.5 but I dont find the 0.25 difference to matter. I wouldnt add plywood since it increases the height of the mattress.
It took me about 3 hours to assemble alone. Also, install the provided slats with the bed assembled as a bunk (if thats your end goal). Start by installing the top bunk slats from the head/footboard ends, working to the middle. The two middle slats have pre/installed pegs, so they just set in place. Then do the same for the bottom bunk. The instructions were a little vague here.
I find the wood quality and sturdiness acceptable, especially for the price. The box is very heavy so expect a little damage to the box. You will only need a 2 Philips screwdriver to assemble with a slender shank, not one with swappable bits as it will not provide enough depth to install the slats.
If youre needing a budget friendly toddler bunker, and youre halfway handy, Id recommend this one. still feels plenty sturdy
Functional, sturdy, worth the money
The bed was what I expected. Adding the side rails was a little difficult, you have to insert a threaded dowel/type nut into a hole that is poorly bored and install a bolt from the backside of the head/footboard. This is a little tricky, make sure you insert the nut in the same orientation in which it was removed. Mattresses can only be 75x35.5 MAX. I am using memory foam mattresses and have added 2x4s as slats in 7 locations between the provided slats. The provided slats are 1.75. 2x4s are 1.5 but I dont find the 0.25 difference to matter. I wouldnt add plywood since it increases the height of the mattress. It took me about 3 hours to assemble alone. Also, install the provided slats with the bed assembled as a bunk (if thats your end goal). Start by installing the top bunk slats from the head/footboard ends, working to the middle. The two middle slats have pre/installed pegs, so they just set in place. Then do the same for the bottom bunk. The instructions were a little vague here. I find the wood quality and sturdiness acceptable, especially for the price. The box is very heavy so expect a little damage to the box. You will only need a 2 Philips screwdriver to assemble with a slender shank, not one with swappable bits as it will not provide enough depth to install the slats. If youre needing a budget friendly toddler bunker, and youre halfway handy, Id recommend this one. still feels plenty sturdy