I have an extroverted baby, but as an introvert, I personally hate the cold and small talk at the park (haha), so being outside for as long as she wants and needs has been a challenge since she became mobile! So we bit the bullet and got this climber for her first birthday (though it was 3 months early!). We were gonna go with the classic Pikler triangle and rocking semi-circle, which were on average ~$130, but then we realized that this was only $30 more, and we had the space, so it was a way better and more entertaining option. I was a little nervous because many like this have terrible reviews, but this was the best-rated one. Completely worth the investment!She loves it! It was very easy to put together, and the instructions were very clear—both images and text, thank goodness. It took me close to 2 hours with her running around and "helping," and I did need a hand from a competent friend at some point, since the top is tricky to align with just one person (and that is *the* permanent screw)!I will warn you, it says "backyard," but this is NOT an outdoor climber. It will only work indoors. The wood is untreated, so the first rain and sun you get, it will get moldy and fall apart. I also purchased some sandbag weights out of an abundance of caution. It didn't seem like it would tip over with a rougher swing, but I wanted even more stability.I recommend getting SAE hex drill bits to make the process even quicker. This toy is great and sturdy, but I almost gave it 4 stars because many of the screws came defective, with really SHARP and broken edges. That said, they sent enough extras that I could weed out the super bad ones (which were about 6 of them!). One of the ladder rods also had some splinters, but I easily peeled them off to smoothness. I recommend feeling each one of them before installing.Since my baby is still small, we got a Swurfer coconut swing and short swing straps for now, and they worked like a charm. The rainbow blocks underneath are 1" gym flooring, to make sure she is safe if she falls. I was later taught by an engineer the 1" thickness is the only one that will actually absorb the impact enough to prevent head injuries in a fall. We looped the blue strap twice because it seems to be meant to hang loose.I did not have any problems with the ramp. Once weight is on it, it is very sturdy, and it is not going anywhere; but the jury is still out on whether the other side can be used as a slide. (EDIT: it can!)The hanging disks need to be tied in a knot, and I recommend going on YouTube and searching for "figure 8 knot for climbing" to make sure it is extra secure.She and the neighborhood kids absolutely LOVE it, and my house has become the playdate house, which I also love because then I don't have to brave the cold!I highly recommend this toy!EDIT (12/01): She is now 16 months. I got her the Double Rainbow Playsilk by Sarah's Silks to drape over the climber and now she has a tent and is thoroughly obsessed! Months later, she still actively uses this climber daily. I've tightened the screws once (she is a rough swinger!), but the fort is holding strong.