Reason to buy: Obsessed is an understatement, my son is about to be a year old and he has always hated his crib. We decided to buy this bed, as the height of the sides are actually taller than a crib and it was the perfect transition to keep him still within a safe confined space. He now is sleeping so much better at night without me needing to be next to him (for the most part, but there are still nights I crawl into bed with him and there’s so much space for both of us). We bought the full size and it takes up a lot of space in his room but he loves it so we don’t mind. When he wakes up from naps instead of instantly screaming, he actually wakes up happy and plays in his bed before calling me to get him. If you’re unsure, here is your confirmation to buy this wonderful bed.Ease of building: The design is beautiful, you 100% need electric drill for installation as it would take you way to long to do it all by hand, although it does come with the screwdrivers. It still took me around 6 hours to build but with an electric drill the installation was easier. The build is beautiful and sturdy for a child, but you definitely want to use the door to go in and out of as it cannot support the weight of an adult.Shipping: Shipping is beyond expensive as it is coming from the UA so we spent about half the cost of the bed. With that being said, the bed actually arrived a few days earlier than we expected it too. The shipping was handled with care and all of it was wrapped individually and very well prepared for transport.