ParentlistBlackout Curtains
Light-blocking curtains or blinds that help with early mornings and daytime naps.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 0-5 years
- Category
- Sleep & Nursery
When you need it
Blackout curtains can help from the start, but they really prove their worth once baby settles into regular daytime naps, usually after the first couple of months. They stay useful through the preschool years, especially in summer when the sun comes up early and sets late, up to around age 5 and beyond.
What to look for
Measure the window and choose panels or blinds that overlap the frame on every side, since light sneaks in around the edges. Cordless designs are the safest choice for a nursery, because loose cords can be a strangulation hazard; if you already have corded blinds, secure the cords high and out of reach. Thermal backing can help keep the room cooler in summer. Removable blackout film or suction-cup blinds work well for renters and travel.
Blackout Curtains: common questions
- Do I need a blackout curtains?
- They aren't essential, but they're very helpful if your nursery gets a lot of light. A dark room makes it easier for many babies to nap during the day and sleep past sunrise. If you already have heavy curtains or a naturally dim room, you may not need anything extra.
- When does a baby need a blackout curtains?
- A baby benefits from a dark room once daytime naps become a routine, typically after the first couple of months.
Ages
- Newborn essentials (0-3 months)
- 3 Month Old essentials (3-6 months)
- 6 Month Old essentials (6-9 months)
- 9 Month Old essentials (9-12 months)
- 1 Year Old essentials (12-18 months)
- 18 Month Old essentials (18-24 months)
- 2 Year Old essentials (2-3 years)
- 3-5 Year Old essentials (3-5 years)
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