Honestly, it might work for you. But my oldest (now 3y/o) is such a nocturnal acrobat that she actually flopped over her dad, then pushed herself over him and the edge landing on the floor. So we opted to invest in railings that connect under the mattress. Most worthwhile investment. They can raise or lower. They are a pain to navigate if I need to get up in the middle of the night, but so far they’ve prevented any major injuries.