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. Press the centre of each suction cup all the way down firmly to the glass and keep firm pressure for about 15 seconds. Then gently release the pressure until all the air bubbles inside are released, to firmly seal the cups to the surface. You’re trying to push all of air trapped between the suction cup and the window out from behind the suction cup. Try not to let the suction cups slide. If they slide easily you might have used too much moisture. If you want a stylish, permanent solution to your ‘too light to sleep’ problem, you might choose to invest in chic perfect fit blinds. Suited to most rooms - not just your baby’s nursery - these clever blinds are made to measure so that they fit within uPVC window frames perfectly (the clue is in the name). The installation is drill-free and you can then adjust the blind within each individual window pane to ensure your baby’s room has just the right amount of light.

Bloc blinds. You fit a frame round the window (it’s easy!) the blind fits in and it’s total bloc out. It’s also cordless so no worries about safety.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter halfstonehomerun) Our verdict The Gro Company is one of the UK’s leading baby sleep brands and has been helping parents get babies to sleep safely for over 18 years. Supplied with two blinds each measuring 1m x 1.3m which can be used on their own or overlapped and joined together to fit any window up to a maximum size of 1.3m x 2m or 2.6m x 1m.Clean the window you are applying the suction cups to with soap and water (they won’t adhere well to a dirty surface).

I completely agree with it being a bit of a faff to put up – once we’d got ours on we left it on for the whole summer once!! John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. Getting baby into healthy sleeping habits is a challenge at the best of times, but even more so as seasons change or when you’re away from home. When up on the window, the difference in the room was significant. 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. It was much darker, and no sunlight came through anywhereas the blind fitted very closely against the window pane.I had this exact one and I definitely remember reading that it couldn't be used in direct sunlight for long, because of this issue (I can't remember if it was in safety instructions, or if I found it online though). The suction cups also curl up in the heat rendering it useless.' My name is Enda and like to write about the things I enjoy such as DIY, eating and drinking. I write here about those things I have real interest in and hopefully it will help our readers. Awarded Gold 3 years running in the Gentle Parenting awards, and Silver in the Loved By Parents award.

Children obviously aren’t idiots, and it doesn’t stop them spotting that its still light out of other windows like the bathroom. There’s only so much a product can do though, its not a miracle worker! lol 🙂 Make sure the window you want to attach the blind to is clean, especially where you’re going to attach the suction cups. I didn't really think anything about it, and personally I wouldn't consider this an extended period. It was a warm day, but nothing extreme at all, and by 2pm the sun is around the side of the house so it wasn't shining right onto the window.' The issue with either of those two methods is a combination of the hassle of doing that, and the expense of heavier curtains or lined curtainsLarge items (delivered by two people, such as appliances and furniture) can be returned using our Home Collection service.