I had deliberately ordered it with these handholds, because I felt that it offers even more safety. Unfortunately, our son is at first slip with his feet in such a grip stuck because he was a little anxious and legs spread. It did hurt a bit but he did not seriously hurt. Therefore, he had a few days angst before reuse slides. But thanks to many pillows and the encouragement of his cousin he slips now happy and is no longer afraid. Our son is incidentally only 3 years old. Maybe a little too young for the bed.
Because of the small accident so a dot deduction. But all in all: Highly recommended.