As a mom of two young children, I’ve learned that sleep is everything. And while I can’t control early wake-ups or skipped naps, I can control the environment—and that starts with keeping the room dark. With summer around the corner and an upcoming family vacation on the calendar, I started searching for a blackout solution that was safe, effective, and portable. That’s how I found the Sleepout® Velcro Blackout Shade… and let me just say, it’s a total game-changer.
Installed in under 5 minutes—completely blocks out light and blends in with our decor.
What first caught my attention about Sleepout’s blackout shade was its non-toxic materials. I’m picky about what goes in our home, especially in the children’s rooms. This shade is GREENGUARD® Gold and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Class 1: Baby) certified, meaning it’s free from harmful chemicals like PFAS and phthalates. No weird smells, no off-gassing—just peace of mind.
Installation was incredibly easy. The shade comes with adhesive Velcro strips and optional nails (which we didn’t even need). I (okay fine, Nik) had it up in minutes. And when I stepped back—total darkness. Not the “almost black” you get with most curtains. I’m talking pitch black. It’s been amazing for naps and bedtime, especially now that the days are longer.
The Velcro holds strong, and literally applicable anywhere.
We’re preparing for a summer trip and wanted to test the shade at home to see if it would be practical to bring along. It passed every test. It folds up super easily, takes up hardly any space, and can be installed on virtually any window. I feel confident knowing we’ll be able to create the same dark, calming sleep environment no matter where we’re staying.
What surprised me most was how much it helped with room temperature, too. The shade has a white heat-reflective backing that actually helped keep the room cooler throughout the day. Bonus!
Lightweight, compact, and perfect for travel—this will be coming with us on every trip.
While we haven’t left for vacation yet, this “trial run” at home has me completely sold. It’s rare to find a product that’s not only safe and simple, but also works exactly as advertised. Whether you’re dealing with early sunrises, bright bedrooms, or a little one who needs total darkness to sleep (like mine!), the Sleepout® blackout shade is totally worth it.
Want to check it out for yourself? Visit Sleepout’s website to learn more and see if it’s the right fit for your family too. Trust me—you’ll be glad you did.
As written by Mommy Connections Director, Jessica Malley.
Jessica Malley is the Mommy Connections North York and Mommy Connections York Region Director. She is a proud mama to Zachary (5) and Alexis (3), a lifelong educator, and a big believer in the power of community, connection, and a reeeeally good latte.
Her motherhood journey led me to the discovery of Mommy Connections in 2019, when she joined a Mom+Baby program in Leaside with baby Zachary, That o-n-e (𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘺!) decision sparked friendships, support, and a sense of belonging she never knew she needed. Fast forward, and now she is the one lucky enough to bring that magic to you!
Jessica knows thatbeing a mom is beautiful, exhausting, hilarious, overwhelming, and everything in between — and the best part about it? You don’t need to go through it alone; that’s what Mommy Connections is all about.
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