How to Keep Baby’s Room Dark at Night During the Summer
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A dark sleep environment is ideal for newborns, older babies, and toddlers. Yet, the longer days of summer can interfere with sleep patterns, which is evident from your baby monitor and its sleep insights. While you may love summer, you may not love how it impacts your baby’s sleep. As a parent, it’s your job to make changes and support a darker, rest-friendly sleep space for your little ones. Cover Up the Windows with Blackout Curtains Even with standard curtains or the pretty lace design you liked for the nursery, lots of light can seep through. Blackout curtains are ideal for new parents to help themselves and their baby get more sleep. Just make sure the blackout curtains extend from the floor to the ceiling to keep out all the light. Keep the Light From Coming Under the Door Most light pollution comes from windows, but light and sounds from under the door can also affect your child's sleep. Staying up later with longer days may tempt you and your partner, b...