This seems to be a fairly sturdy bed, and it looks nice, but there were a few things that were different in the product description compared to the actual instructions that came with the bed. For example, the website (and the manufacturers website) say that this should be used with a mattress that is no more than 8 tall. However, when we received the bed, the instructions say the top mattress must not be taller than 6. The recommended spacing for the s was also frustrating because it placed some of the s in the way of the pre/drilled holes for the ladder.
My main frustration with this bed is the smell of the varnish. It is incredibly strong. We have been airing my sons room out for about a week now, and it is still pretty overwhelming. (For the first few days, we left all the windows open, had a fan going, and closed his bedroom door. We made him sleep in another room because the smell was so strong.) We are actually going to return the bed because the smell is bothering us so much.
Overall, it seems like it would be a sturdy bed, but because of the factors mentioned above, Im pretty disappointed.
Update: We did return the bed, and I was SO pleased with s customer service! I was dreading having to return this, but it was really easy. They arranged to have UPS pick it up, and we received a full refund.
Not what I expected
This seems to be a fairly sturdy bed, and it looks nice, but there were a few things that were different in the product description compared to the actual instructions that came with the bed. For example, the website (and the manufacturers website) say that this should be used with a mattress that is no more than 8 tall. However, when we received the bed, the instructions say the top mattress must not be taller than 6. The recommended spacing for the s was also frustrating because it placed some of the s in the way of the pre/drilled holes for the ladder. My main frustration with this bed is the smell of the varnish. It is incredibly strong. We have been airing my sons room out for about a week now, and it is still pretty overwhelming. (For the first few days, we left all the windows open, had a fan going, and closed his bedroom door. We made him sleep in another room because the smell was so strong.) We are actually going to return the bed because the smell is bothering us so much. Overall, it seems like it would be a sturdy bed, but because of the factors mentioned above, Im pretty disappointed. Update: We did return the bed, and I was SO pleased with s customer service! I was dreading having to return this, but it was really easy. They arranged to have UPS pick it up, and we received a full refund.