The 6 Best Blackout Curtains For a Nursery of 2020
The best blackout curtains for a nursery can help create a dark environment that will lead to good night’s sleep and restful naps. Here are our top six products that do wonders at blocking those bright sun rays.
A few years ago, one of my close friends was struggling with putting her baby to sleep. The baby would scream for a long time every time she would leave him in his crib.
Knowing she lived in a well-lit street that also gets plenty of sunshine during the day, I suggested she should get blackout curtains and put them in the nursery.
Before long, her baby started falling asleep more quickly and sleeping more soundly.
Now that I think of her and her child, no wonder the baby didn’t want to sleep. His body had no signal that it was time to produce melatonin.
Melatonin is, in fact, a crucial ingredient for a long and sound baby’s sleep. Especially if your baby is a light sleeper, an excellent blackout curtain, coupled with a sound machine, can help you have a well-rested baby.
And if you’re sleep training your infant, blackout curtains can help the child soothe himself back to sleep.
To help you and your baby get a good night’s sleep every night, I put together this list of the best blackout curtains for a nursery that will keep the room dark and cool, even on the brightest days.
AmazonBasics Room Darkening Blackout Window Curtains with Grommets
Why do we love it?
This AmazonBasics blackout curtain effectively and stylishly blocks out sunlight and harmful UV rays.
It’s the ideal nursery-darkening curtain for afternoon baby naps and morning sleep-ins. Apart from blocking out sunlight, the curtain also reduces outside noise so that your little one won’t be disturbed by sounds like traffic.
You would think that the curtain only blocks out sunlight and noise. In reality, it also functions as an energy-saving barrier. It can insulate against heat and cold and keep the nursery cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
And if you’re thinking, “How about cleaning the curtain?” rest easy because the curtain is machine-washable.
These curtains are available in six sizes and in 20+ different designs.
What do customers say?
Perfect for my kids’ rooms. Now I don’t have to worry about them getting cold at night; these insulate the windows really well. With both windows shut it’s pitch black even in the middle of the day, which is awesome for nap time.
Twill Blackout Curtain Panel — Pillowfort
Why do we love it?
Cute, well-made, and durable. The Twill Blackout Curtain Panel from Pillowfort will beautifully complete your nursery. Apart from a stylish accent, the curtains are also lined with light-blocking foam that blocks out sunlight.
These blackout curtains are specially made for early risers and babies who struggle with napping during the day.
By installing these curtains into your child’s room, you can get a few extra minutes of sleep in the morning and during the day.
They also boast an energy-efficient design that protects against outside heat and cold.
These nursery blackout curtains come in three sizes and are available in three different colors.
Oh, did I also mention that the curtains are totally affordable? At only $27.99, they fit any household’s budget.
What do customers say?
Works really well to keep light out! My son was waking early and taking a long time to fall asleep at night, even with room darkening blinds. Adding these made all the difference!
Pottery Barn Kids Evelyn Linen Blend Blackout Panel
Why do we love it?
The Pottery Barn Kids Evelyn Linen Blend Blackout Panel can add charm and convenience to any nursery.
Charm because of the soft linen weave and convenience because it can nicely darken the room for bedtime and naptime.
What makes this item one of the best blackout curtains for a nursery is that they have a 3-in-1 hanging method. In other words, you can choose to hang them via loops, drapery hooks, or pole pockets.
On the plus side, you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals as the fabric is treated with environmentally safe dyes.
If your baby is a light sleeper, installing this panel into her room would lead to better night’s sleep and restful naps.
There’s no need to worry about sound as the panel can also block outdoor sounds. Couple the curtains with a baby sound machine, and you’ll get a well-rested baby and happier parents.
These nursery blackout curtains come in four sizes to fit any type of windows. They are available in nine stylish colors, ranging from navy and khaki to blush and lavender.
NICETOWN Nursery Essential Thermal Insulated Solid Grommet Top Blackout Curtains
Why do we love it?
Don’t let the sunlight wake up your little one!
Nicetown blackout curtains prevent this from happening. They encourage sound baby sleep and offer the most comfortable setting for babies who wake up easily during the day and night.
The curtains impede 85%-99% light and UV rays, and at the same time, lower noise levels so that your little one gets extra minutes of sleep.
What’s more, the triple weave blackout fabric balances room temperature by insulating against summer heat and winter chill.
These nursery blackout curtains come in six sizes to fit any type of windows. They are available in twenty stylish colors, ranging from baby pink and hunter green to yellow and teal blue.
So, if your child consistently wakes up with the sun and has trouble napping in a bright room, these curtains will definitely make nap times and nighttime sleep more successful.
What do customers say?
So I bought these for my toddler’s room. I was getting really sick of waking up at 4: 30 am EVERY morning because the sun would wake him up. Luckily I just happen to find these beauties on Amazon. They block out all the light, WHICH MEANS MY SON HAS BEEN SLEEPING TILL 7:00 am every morning!!! You can tell they are going to last awhile because this quality is fantastic! I would repurchase it in a heartbeat!
Deconovo Room Darkening Curtain
Why do we love it?
Make the mornings and evenings much quieter without sacrificing the look of the nursery room with these Deconovo Room Darkening Curtains.
The curtains are made of 100% high quality imported polyester fabric, with a silver-coated side. The silver fabric is supposed to be highly effective at blocking light than standard fabric.
Apart from blocking light, the curtains also provide insulation against heat and cold.
These curtains come in 13 different sizes and in 24 colors. Regardless of whether the color palette in your nursery is green or lavender, you’ll certainly find the perfect shade to complement the decor.
What do customers say?
The color is great; they block out the light with no issues what so ever, and my son’s room is so much cooler. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for blackout curtains to help with temperature control, too much light, or both. They are awesome.
AmazonBasics Portable Baby Travel Window Blackout Blind Shades with Suction Cups
Why do we love it?
Are you one of those families that travel often?
Then the AmazonBasics Portable Baby Blackout Shades are the perfect pick for you.
Travel can make babies cranky and disturb their sleeping schedules. Especially if your baby is used to sleeping with blackout curtains at home, putting her in a bright room can wake her up more often than usual.
What makes this product one of the best blackout curtains for a nursery is that you can take it with you wherever you go.
The blackout shades attach securely to a window using suction cups, while the Velcro patches help you adjust the curtain to the size of the window.
You don’t have to worry about weight either as the curtains are super lightweight and don’t take up much space.
What do customers say?
I really, really love these. We got my son so used to sleeping in blackout rooms with white noise, so every time I had to travel to visit family, he would never sleep!! I order these before my most recent trip and viola! Sleeeeeep, precious sleeeeep! They also come in their own bags, which is very nice, and unlike MOST things, they easily fit back in their bag.
If you’re a fan of swaddling, you should also check out our list of The 5 Best Baby Swaddles of 2020!
Originally published at https://thesleepycub.us on June 12, 2020.
