We bought this particular version of a floor bed because in the pictures it looks like it has railings at the head and foot of the bed. If placed against a wall then three sides would have some prevention for the child rolling out. However, unless your mattress is about 3 thick it absolutely does nothing on the sides. If you look closely at the photo the mattress is basically a futon. The recommended 8 mattress is essentially flush with the bottom railing making it useless. Assembly was relatively easy. And the bed is attractive. In retrospect I would not have bought this version knowing the limitations. I would be returning
Side rails only work with a thin mattress
We bought this particular version of a floor bed because in the pictures it looks like it has railings at the head and foot of the bed. If placed against a wall then three sides would have some prevention for the child rolling out. However, unless your mattress is about 3 thick it absolutely does nothing on the sides. If you look closely at the photo the mattress is basically a futon. The recommended 8 mattress is essentially flush with the bottom railing making it useless. Assembly was relatively easy. And the bed is attractive. In retrospect I would not have bought this version knowing the limitations. I would be returning