# Best Blackout Blinds for Nursery UK | Clever Mum > The best blackout blinds for UK nurseries — portable, stick-on and temporary options compared for rented flats, travel and lighter mornings. * [ Home ](/) * › [ Reviews ](/reviews) * › Best Blackout Blinds for Nursery UK Best-of buying guide # Best Blackout Blinds for Nursery UK [ HW ](/authors/hannah-wright/) By [ Hannah Wright ](/authors/hannah-wright/) · Reviews Editor Published 28 July 2026 Quick answer — Do babies need blackout blinds? The best nursery blackout solution for most UK homes is The Gro Company Anywhere Blind for rented rooms and travel, or Easyblackout for a semi-permanent Velcro fit — both block enough summer light for early bedtimes without drilling into window frames. Who should skip this Skip this if the room is already dark enough. Renters should start with portable blinds, not drilling. Prices & availability last checked 28 July 2026 Clever Mum is an independent parenting advice and product review site. Links marked * are partner links. If you click one and buy, we may receive commission at no extra cost to you. Commission never affects which products we feature or how we rank them. [How we make money](/how-we-make-money/) ## How do these picks compare at a glance? Swipe to see all columns Comparison of our picks Pick Score Best for FixingSizeType Price [ The Gro Company Anywhere Blind ](#the-gro-company-anywhere-blind) 9.4/10 Best overall Suction cups (no drill)130 × 200cm fabric— From £34.99 [ Easyblackout Blackout Blind Kit ](#easyblackout-blackout-blind-kit) 9.2/10 Best semi-permanent fit Velcro on window frameCustom cut-to-fit— Check on Amazon [ Babymoov Cosy Dark Room ](#babymoov-cosy-dark-room) 9/10 Best for travel Suction cups + elastic edge120 × 150cm— From £24.99 [ John Lewis ANYDAY Blackout Roller Blind ](#john-lewis-anyday-blackout-roller-blind) 8.7/10 Best fitted blind Wall/ceiling brackets (screw fit)—Roller blind, made-to-measure From £35 [ Amazon Basics Portable Blackout Blind ](#amazon-basics-portable-blackout-blind) 8.4/10 Best budget Suction cupsVarious (check listing)— Check on Amazon British summer evenings stay light until 9pm, and winter mornings start before 7am — blackout blinds are less a luxury than a practical tool for age-appropriate bedtimes. Babies and toddlers do not produce melatonin on a schedule; darkness signals sleep time. ## What actually matters in this category? - **Light gaps.** A blind that covers the glass but leaves a halo around the edges still lets enough light in to wake early risers. Measure your window and check how the product seals against the frame.- **Rental-friendly fixing.** Portable suction-cup blinds (Gro Anywhere) and Velcro stick-on kits (Easyblackout) avoid drilling — important in rented flats where landlords prohibit new fixtures.- **Safety.** Corded blinds are a strangulation hazard. Every pick below is cordless or uses a safe tension system. Follow RoSPA guidance: no loose cords within a child's reach.- **Temperature.** Blackout material can trap heat in south-facing rooms. Pair with a room thermometer and adjust bedding tog rather than stripping the blind. ## Who is each type for? - **Renters in Victorian flats.** Suction-cup or Velcro solutions leave no permanent marks and move with you.- **East-facing nurseries.** Rooms that flood with 5am light in June benefit most — often more than south-facing rooms that darken earlier.- **Travel and grandparents.** A foldable blind in the changing bag turns a bright holiday rental into a workable sleep space.- **Homeowners wanting a permanent fix.** A made-to-measure roller blind seals better than any portable option if you can drill. ## What do people get wrong? - **Measuring the window frame instead of the glass.** Suction cups attach to glass, not plaster — measure the pane.- **Assuming one portable blind covers a bay window.** Wide or bay windows often need two overlapping panels.- **Fitting suction cups to textured or cold glass.** Test in the afternoon; cold glass and pebbled privacy film reduce grip.- **Pairing blackout with a too-warm sleeping bag.** Darker rooms can run hotter — check room temperature and adjust tog accordingly. ## When should you skip buying one? - **Your child already sleeps until 7am in summer.** Not every family needs blackout — check whether light is actually the problem before spending.- **You have existing integrated blackout curtains that seal well.** A portable blind adds little if your fitted curtains already block light.- **Your nursery is an internal room with no windows.** Obvious, but registries often include blinds for box rooms that do not need them. ## How does this sit with the rest of your sleep kit? Blackout blinds work alongside white noise and correctly togged sleeping bags — darkness handles melatonin, sound handles household noise, and the bag handles temperature. In travel cots at grandparents' houses, a portable blind is often more useful than any cot upgrade. For early bedtimes in June, blackout matters more than any "sleep training" gadget. ## Should you buy a temporary or a permanent blind? Permanent fitted blackout blinds block light best but cost more and need installation. Temporary solutions trade a small amount of edge light for portability and zero damage to window frames — and for most families, that trade-off is worth it until children outgrow the 7am wake-up problem. Our picks focus on UK-available products with proven light blocking and safe, cordless designs. ## Which products made the shortlist? Best overall ### 1.The Gro Company Anywhere Blind From £34.99 9.4 /10 The original portable blackout blind — suction cups attach to any window glass, the oversized fabric cuts light gaps, and it folds into a travel pouch. A staple in UK nurseries for a decade, and still the default recommendation for holidays and rented homes. #### Pros * +No drilling or adhesive on walls — rental-friendly * +Oversized design reduces edge light leaks * +Folds into a compact pouch for travel #### Cons * –Suction cups can fail on textured or cold glass — test before bedtime * –One size may need overlapping for very wide windows [ Check price at John Lewis* ](/out/john-lewis-nursery/) [ Check price at Boots* ](/out/boots-baby/) [ Check price on Amazon* ](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Gro+Company+Anywhere+Blind+blackout&tag=clevermum0c-21) Best semi-permanent fit ### 2.Easyblackout Blackout Blind Kit Check price on Amazon 9.2 /10 Velcro strips on the window frame plus cut-to-size blackout material give a tighter seal than suction cups alone — the best compromise when you want near-permanent darkness without screwing into the frame. Popular with UK parents in rented Victorian flats. #### Pros * +Velcro frame seal blocks more edge light than suction alone * +Cut-to-fit material suits awkward window sizes * +Removes cleanly when you move out #### Cons * –Velcro adhesive on the frame — check with your landlord first * –Initial setup takes measuring and trimming [ Check price on Amazon* ](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Easyblackout+blackout+blind+kit&tag=clevermum0c-21) Best for travel ### 3.Babymoov Cosy Dark Room From £24.99 9 /10 Babymoov's travel blackout blind uses suction cups with an elasticated edge for a snugger fit on hotel and holiday-rental windows. Lighter than the Gro Anywhere and packs small enough for hand luggage. #### Pros * +Elasticated edges seal better on varied window sizes * +Lightweight — genuinely packable for holidays * +Quick setup in unfamiliar rooms #### Cons * –Smaller coverage than the Gro Anywhere on wide windows * –Same suction-cup limitations on cold or textured glass [ Check price at Natural Baby Shower* ](/out/natural-baby-shower/) [ Check price on Amazon* ](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Babymoov+Cosy+Dark+Room+blackout+blind&tag=clevermum0c-21) Best fitted blind ### 4.John Lewis ANYDAY Blackout Roller Blind From £35 8.7 /10 For homeowners who want a proper fitted solution without premium pricing — John Lewis's ANYDAY range offers made-to-measure blackout roller blinds with a child-safe spring mechanism and no loose cords. Measure twice, order once. #### Pros * +Made-to-measure for a precise light seal * +Child-safe spring mechanism — no cords * +Affordable fitted option from a trusted UK retailer #### Cons * –Requires drilling and installation — not rental-friendly * –Lead time for made-to-measure delivery [ Check price at John Lewis* ](/out/john-lewis-nursery/) Best budget ### 5.Amazon Basics Portable Blackout Blind Check price on Amazon 8.4 /10 A no-frills suction-cup blackout blind at the lowest sensible price — same concept as the Gro Anywhere with fewer frills and slightly thinner fabric. Adequate for a spare room or grandparents' house where perfect darkness is not essential. #### Pros * +Lowest cost entry point for portable blackout * +Suction-cup fixing — no tools needed * +Available in multiple sizes #### Cons * –Thinner fabric lets slightly more light through than premium rivals * –Suction reliability varies — check before relying on it nightly [ Check price on Amazon* ](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=portable+blackout+blind+suction+cup+nursery&tag=clevermum0c-21) ## How did we choose these products? We build every shortlist the same way: we map the whole UK market for the category, weight the specifications that change daily life (not the ones that look good in adverts), cross-reference sustained buyer feedback across multiple retailers, and sanity-check prices across the retailers we link. Retailers cannot pay to appear, and commission never affects rankings. Prices were verified on the "last reviewed" date and will drift — always confirm on the retailer page. ## What UK safety standard should you check? **UK standard: BS EN 1130:2019 (cribs) · BS EN 716 (cots) · BS 8510 (sleep bags).** Bedside cribs and cradles are tested to BS EN 1130; full-size cots and cotbeds to BS EN 716 (bar spacing, strength, entrapment). Sleep bags are a separate standard covering neck opening, armholes and flammability. Cot mattresses should additionally meet BS EN 16890. * ✓ The listing cites the matching standard — EN 1130 for a next-to-me, EN 716 for a cot, BS 8510 plus armholes for a sleep bag * ✓ Mattress is firm, flat and fills the base with no gap; never add a soft topper, nest or pillow for under-12-months * ✓ A bedside crib drop-side locks flush with your mattress with no gap; stop using it once baby can roll or push up Check live UK recalls before buying: [ gov.uk product recalls & alerts ](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/product-recalls-and-alerts) · Read our guide to [ dangerous baby products sold online ](/baby/dangerous-baby-products-online-uk/) . ## What questions come up most? Do babies need blackout blinds? Not strictly — but in the UK's long summer evenings, blackout blinds help establish consistent bedtimes by signalling darkness. They are especially useful for rooms facing east that flood with light from 5am in June. What is the best blackout blind for rented flats? The Gro Company Anywhere Blind uses suction cups — no screws, no damage. Easyblackout uses Velcro on the window frame, which removes cleanly. Both are designed for renters who cannot fit permanent blinds. Are suction-cup blackout blinds safe in a nursery? Yes, when fitted correctly on the window glass itself — not within reach of a standing toddler who could pull them down. Check suction daily and keep cords (if any) out of reach. All our picks are cordless. ## Which other buying guides should you read? [ Best-of guide ### Best Baby Monitors UK Our curated shortlist of the best baby monitors in the UK — smart cameras, wearable trackers and reliable non-WiFi video units compared. ](/best/best-baby-monitors-uk/)[ Best-of guide ### Best Pushchairs & Prams UK The best prams and pushchairs in the UK compared — all-terrain, city, budget and travel options from birth to toddler. ](/best/best-pushchairs-uk/)[ Best-of guide ### Best Car Seats UK — i-Size & R129 The best i-Size (R129) car seats in the UK — rotating toddler seats, infant carriers and budget picks compared, with fitting guidance. ](/best/best-car-seats-uk/) [ See our top pick The Gro Company Anywhere Blind ](#the-gro-company-anywhere-blind)