The bed was super easy to assemble by myself and turned out perfect. I bought this bed specifically due to the weight limit on both top and bottom bunks. My almost 3 year old and I can easily fit on the bottom bunk and once he is big enough for the top in a few years, we will fit up there too.
I was concerned about the ladder vs having stairs since he is so young but he mastered the ladder in a few times of using it with help. I did not screw in the ladder or slide so I could remove them if he was alone in the room. They are sturdy and hold tight. I also did not permanently attach the upper bunk rail on the outside because I didnt know where I wanted the ladder or the slide for sure and its made it so much easier to make the bed. I can take off the slide, ladder, and rail to make both bunks and then put them back on with a little force and they dont go anywhere.
The recommended mattress height for the upper bunk is probably a better size but I had an extra king bed (purple brand) so I cut it in half with my bread knife and it fit. Its a little tall so if my son ever wants to sleep on the upper bunk, Ill probably replace it but for now its more comfortable for me or other adult guests. And there is still rail above the mattress and my son can get up there to use the slide or just hang out.
Steep slide but perfect for my toddler
The bed was super easy to assemble by myself and turned out perfect. I bought this bed specifically due to the weight limit on both top and bottom bunks. My almost 3 year old and I can easily fit on the bottom bunk and once he is big enough for the top in a few years, we will fit up there too. I was concerned about the ladder vs having stairs since he is so young but he mastered the ladder in a few times of using it with help. I did not screw in the ladder or slide so I could remove them if he was alone in the room. They are sturdy and hold tight. I also did not permanently attach the upper bunk rail on the outside because I didnt know where I wanted the ladder or the slide for sure and its made it so much easier to make the bed. I can take off the slide, ladder, and rail to make both bunks and then put them back on with a little force and they dont go anywhere. The recommended mattress height for the upper bunk is probably a better size but I had an extra king bed (purple brand) so I cut it in half with my bread knife and it fit. Its a little tall so if my son ever wants to sleep on the upper bunk, Ill probably replace it but for now its more comfortable for me or other adult guests. And there is still rail above the mattress and my son can get up there to use the slide or just hang out.