Black Out Curtains

Why Blackout Curtains and Blockout Blinds Matter for Baby Sleep

A very dark room helps support natural melatonin production and reduces the chance of light disrupting naps or overnight sleep. Whether you're looking for blackout curtains for a permanent nursery solution or portable blockout blinds for travel, darkening the room is one of the simplest changes many parents make to help their baby settle and stay asleep.

Our Range of Blackout Curtains and Blockout Blinds

• Easyblinds Easynight Portable Blackout Blind — available in Regular (1.5m x 1.45m, $74.95) and Large (2.0m x 1.45m, $79.95) sizes. This portable blockout blind fits directly to the window using suction cups, ideal for both home and travel darkness without any permanent installation.
• ergoPouch Window Blockout — simple static-cling blockout blinds, available as a 2 Pack ($44.95) or 3 Pack ($59.95). Darkens the nursery window without any drilling or fitted curtain hardware.
• Koo-di Bed Time Block Out Blind — $69.95, currently sold out, back soon.
• SlumberPod Portable Privacy Pod — $379.95, currently sold out, back soon. A pop-up canopy that creates a fully darkened, contained sleep space over a travel cot, an alternative to blackout curtains when the whole room can't be darkened.

Blackout Curtains vs Blockout Blinds — Which Is Right for You?

• Permanent vs portable — traditional blackout curtains suit a fixed nursery window, while a portable blockout blind, like Easyblinds or ergoPouch, can be moved between windows or taken travelling.
• Window size — check your window dimensions against the product size before ordering; Easyblinds offers two sizes to suit different windows.
• Installation — suction-cup and static-cling blockout blinds require no drilling or permanent fittings, making them ideal for renters who can't install fixed blackout curtains.
• Travel use — if you need a portable blockout blind for regular travel, a lightweight, foldable option is worth prioritising over fixed blackout curtains.

FAQs

How dark should a nursery be for sleep?

A very dark room helps support natural melatonin production and reduces the chance of light disturbing naps or overnight sleep. Blackout curtains or a portable blockout blind are one of the simplest, most effective changes many parents make.

Do I need to drill into my walls to install a blockout blind?

No — both the Easyblinds and ergoPouch blockout blinds in our range install using suction cups or static cling, without any drilling or permanent fittings, making them suitable for renters who can't hang traditional blackout curtains.

What's the difference between blackout curtains and a privacy pod?

Blackout curtains or blockout blinds cover the window to block outside light. A privacy pod, like SlumberPod, is a pop-up canopy that creates a fully enclosed, darkened sleep space around a travel cot, useful when the whole room can't be darkened, such as when staying with family or in a hotel.

Are portable blockout blinds good for travel?

Yes — both Easyblinds and ergoPouch's blockout blinds are designed to be lightweight and reusable, making them a practical alternative to fixed blackout curtains for holidays, sleepovers, or visits to grandparents.

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