Sleep in the Dark

updated on February 10, 2015

By Paul Zalewski, dad of two girls, pillow fort expert, lego enthusiast, and purveyor of fine situational dad jokes.

Two words for you: blackout curtains.

Sure, you (or your significant other) wants cute curtains for your kid’s room. But humans are supposed to sleep in the dark. Kids are not an exception to this rule. Your child will sleep better – at night and during naps – if you add blackout curtains to whatever window-dressing setup you currently have in place.

Find them at most home products retailers like Target, or for those of you in the cute curtains category, Pottery Barn.

Paul Zalewski

Paul is a bulletproof coffee addict and co-founder of Fathercraft. He was afraid to even hold a baby before his first daughter was born. Paul has a rare genetic mutation that makes him incapable of understanding memes.

Paul Zalewski

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