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Blackout curtains are one of the few baby buys that genuinely pull their weight. A dark room helps little ones settle for naps in the middle of a bright afternoon and stops a 4am summer sunrise from starting the day early. These are a pair of ready made eyelet panels, thermal lined to take the edge off cold nights and warm mornings, and they suit any standard nursery with a curtain pole.
What to look for
- Real light blocking. Look for a dense triple weave fabric that stops most of the light, rather than a thin panel with a flimsy lining.
- The right drop. Measure pole to sill or floor before you buy, as curtains that are too short let a band of light spill in around the edges.
- Easy to wash. Nurseries get sticky, so machine washable panels save you a lot of bother later on.
Our pick
This pick is a pair of thermal lined eyelet panels that block roughly 95 to 99 percent of light, which is plenty for daytime naps and early summer mornings. The eyelet top slides straight onto a standard pole, the fabric feels soft rather than stiff and plasticky, and the thermal layer helps hold a steadier temperature in the room. They come in plain colours and a good range of widths and drops, so they work in a small nursery now and carry on into a toddler or child’s room later. Machine washable on a gentle cycle, which matters more than you would think.
One honest note: you do not need the priciest curtains to get a properly dark room. A solid mid range pair like this does the job, and a cheap blackout blind behind them will close any last gaps of light around the edges.