The Gro Company will not be held responsible for any glass breakage resulting from use of the Portable Blackout Blind. Do not use on laminated, textured/patterned or leaded glass or windows with internal wire strengthening. We were told by Tommee Tippee that it states in their instructions that the blinds shouldn't be used for extended periods, but the blind we got didn't come with instructions! As Frankie settled her daughter later that evening, she heard some loud noises, and realised the window had cracked. You can get portable blackout blinds that have suckers on them which stick to windows if you want to try it out before committing.

We didn’t have any problems with this but it is recommended that you keep the pads clean and remove any dirt which might become attached. Children obviously aren’t idiots, and it doesn’t stop them spotting that its still light out of other windows like the bathroom. This Gro Company blind is by quite a long way the biggest seller, which is mainly down to it affordability. Through the challenge of changing seasons, lighter nights and mornings, or when travelling to see friends and family, this handy blackout blind helps create a dark and cosy environment to encourage little ones to enjoy a more restful sleep.This travel blackout blind fits to windows with strong wide suction cups and additional optional frame fasteners. We think there’s a great range here, from roman blinds to travel-friendly options and bargain finds. You push little clips into the silicone around the window frame (assuming uPVC windows) and the frame clip in. Press the centre of each suction cup all the way down firmly to the glass and keep firm pressure for about 15 seconds until a vacuum is created to firmly seal the cups to the surface. Blackout blinds such as Daydreamer Blinds Original Blackout Blind are an excellent way to ensure total darkness and a decent night’s sleep for you and your little one.

I’m sure the more you did it the quicker the process would become, and you could argue that a few minutes lost putting a blind up is far outweighed by the benefit of getting your child to sleep faster! Available in five sizes and two different colours - Grey and Navy - all styles are adorned with glow in the dark stars which will add a bit of sparkle to your baby’s room once the lights are off - although not too much sparkle to keep them awake, we hope. It may simply be the summer months, or you may be on holiday - either way, the Gro Anywhere Blackout Blackout Blind provides a simple way to create a dark sleep environment that can work wonders.You’re trying to push all of air trapped between the suction cup and the window out from behind the suction cup. Trying to convince a nearly 4 year old that it is bedtime when it is light outside is like trying to trying to convince her there is no chocolate in the house, somehow she can always see throughmy lies! If you want a stylish, permanent solution to your ‘too light to sleep’ problem, you might choose to invest in chic perfect fit blinds.

This blackout blind is different to other brands as it is attached to the window by 7 Neodymium Magnets which means that the blind is meant to stay in place and not fall down. When Frankie contacted Tommee Tippee and The Gro Company, the manufacturers of the blinds, she was told that these blinds shouldn't be used for long periods. The heat build up between the blind and the window causes it to shatter – something that apparently happens quite frequently according to the glazier that came around.Just below we have completed a quick summary, for any reader who is in a hurry and doesn't have time to read our full review. Clean the window you are applying the suction cups to with soap and water (they won’t adhere well to a dirty surface). You can safely apply a Portable Blackout Blind to normal single or double-glazed windows in good condition. Where as before the room would have been very bright even WITH the curtains, with the blind the room created the definite illusion of night time.

Lightweight and supplied with a practical travel bag, you can take the blind with you when traveling on holiday or to visit friends and family to help your little one enjoy a more restful sleep, wherever you are. To improve suction and help keep the seal tight, dampen your fingertip with water and lightly moisten the inner rim of the suction cup.That’s where Mumsnetters on our talk boards come in - we reckon that between them, they’ve bought, used and reported back on the majority of blackout blinds on the market right now.