Buy a bunky board. Mattress support is not adequate.
I highly recommend getting a bunky board for this bed, especially if you are using a foam mattress but I would get one either way. The slats are too far apart for good support. I laid on the bed myself for a minute or two and the mattress was sinking between the slats. It /might/ be okay for a small child. I sometimes likeee to sit on my sons bed to read stories so that isnt good enough. I wont risk ruining a new mattress. I bought a bunky board separate and together the price of them was pretty on par with other twin beds. Overall, not bad for the price. It took about 45 minutes to put together and was fairly simple, the worst part is screwing in the support slats.
Buy a bunky board. Mattress support is not adequate.
I highly recommend getting a bunky board for this bed, especially if you are using a foam mattress but I would get one either way. The slats are too far apart for good support. I laid on the bed myself for a minute or two and the mattress was sinking between the slats. It /might/ be okay for a small child. I sometimes likeee to sit on my sons bed to read stories so that isnt good enough. I wont risk ruining a new mattress. I bought a bunky board separate and together the price of them was pretty on par with other twin beds. Overall, not bad for the price. It took about 45 minutes to put together and was fairly simple, the worst part is screwing in the support slats.