Why You Need Portable Blackout Curtains

Introduction

A false start, also known as a nighttime awakening, occurs when you put your baby to sleep and they wake up shortly thereafter! Any parent who has gone through this knows how dreadful it can be.

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In this post, we will discuss the variables that contribute to a false start as well as some recommendations for helping your baby fall and stay asleep. Take notes, since these suggestions will save you a lot of time and frustration as a parent!

The nursery without blackout curtains for home is on the left, while the nursery with Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtains is on the right.

Why is complete darkness with blackout curtains recommended?

When it comes to sleeping, most people underestimate the value of full darkness. Light pollution is the most common cause of sleep disruption. Artificial light, which can come from both inside and outdoors, enlightens our surroundings in the absence of natural light, causing light pollution.

“Continual artificial light can be harmful to your health.”

Artificial light is hazardous to sleep because our eyes contain cells whose primary goal is to change our behavior in response to the presence or absence of light. This is known as a nonvisual information response.

Constant exposure to artificial light has two main effects:

Light exposure when sleeping resets your body’s circadian clock, resulting in a misalignment with your environment. This is why we get jet lag.

When you or your child are trying to sleep, light exposure also inhibits melatonin production. The primary sleep hormone, melatonin, releases in response to darkness, facilitating the initiation and duration of sleep. When we try to sleep, we need melatonin, and a lack of it will affect us in the long run.

Have you ever woken up wishing you’d slept longer?

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published a new study that directly demonstrated that room light, whether from inside or street lights outside, can activate melatonin approximately an hour and a half later than dim light before bed.

Researchers also discovered that exposure to room light lowered the duration of melatonin in your body by an hour and a half. To put this into context, the reason you can sleep longer may be due to your room and/or external lighting.

The solution is to use certified 100% blackout curtains, such as the Sleepout Curtain. We spent years designing our solutions to improve sleep and prevent artificial light from activating these cells in your eyes.

The Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtains come with BPA-Free Suction Cups

What are blackout curtains?

The purpose of blackout curtains is to completely block out all light in a room. This allows the room to go completely black, to the point where you may not be able to see your hand in front of you!

The materials used in blackout curtains
The Sleepout Curtain features a polycotton blend.
High-quality woven cotton with a moisture-resistant microfiber layer makes up the base.
We coat the first pass with acrylic to prevent light leaks.
The second pass contains an opaque reflective coating that blocks all light, including UV.
The third pass contains an acrylic covering that absorbs sound and provides thermal insulation.
The final layer provides a velvety finish.
Typical blackout curtains.
100% polyester.
Typically, they consist of two layers of triple-weave fabric.
The lack of coating leads to irregular “light bleeds” in the fabric.
The materials used in thermal curtains
The fabric is usually 100% cotton, wool, or polyester.
The fabric is two or three layers thick, with an outer layer of batting to keep air out of your home.
Acrylic foam or aluminum protects the exterior layer.
The material also contains microfibers to help it resist moisture.

Remember that blackout curtains can still help you save money on your electricity bills and make your home more energy efficient.