This playpen looks great, it's the perfect size for my living room and is super sturdy and easy to assemble.Be sure to measure before your order, it's smaller than i expected but after assembly i realized that any bigger would be too big for my living room, like I'd not be able to walk around it.Assembly was simple, no tools required, just slide the metal pipes through the fabric and connect them to the pvc connector pieces, repeat until finished.I had to extra seat some pipes, like really use some pressure to make sure they are fully slid into place because the last pipes are a super tight fit.I love the mesh walls, my baby gets plenty of air circulation and i can see him from all angles.The bottom isn't padded, it's just a thin piece of fabric, it's easy to clean and water resistant, but make sure you have some playmat or thick quilts, especially if you have tile or hardwood floors.Once the playpen is put together, it's very very sturdy, i wouldn't sit on it or anything but my other kids, 2 & 4, can climb.over it and I'm not worried that it's going to get damaged. Plus my baby boy can hang onto the top and balance himself as he stands and learns to walk.The zippered gate works great, zipper is only on the outside, not sharp or dangerous.Well stitched.