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We love to hear how much you love our blackout curtains 🫶 Take a look at what our customers are saying and discover the difference for yourself. 🌙 #CustomerReviews #BlackoutCurtains #ThankYou #ShopNow #SleepBetter #HappyCustomers by @otterspacesleep
Darkness at Your Command: Your sleep sanctuary, your way! 🌙😴 No drilling or tools required. We often get asked how many blackout sets a window needs. Here's the scoop: Our panels can cover windows up to 50” in width on a curtain rod. If yours is within this range, it's your call whether to go for one or two. For windows over 50”, doubling up ensures that perfect fit! #bettersleep #parentingtips #toddlersleeptips #melatonin #circadianrhythm by @otterspacesleep
Hey there! I'm Melissa, and I'm so excited that you've found us. I call beautiful Seattle, WA, home, where I live with my amazing husband and our two kiddos. I'm excited to introduce myself to our new followers and share the journey that led to the creation of OtterSpace. My background might be a bit different—I hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, a field that ignited a passion for bringing innovative products to market, particularly those that can genuinely improve people's lives. It all started after the birth of my second child in 2020. Those long summer days, where the sun seems to have its own bedtime schedule, presented a challenge. Imagine this: bright sunlight sneaking through the gaps in their blackout curtains, waking them up at the crack of dawn. Frustration doesn't even begin to describe it. I scoured the market for a blackout solution that would truly block out every last bit of light and create the ultimate dark sleeping environment. But the options were limited, leaving us resorting to desperate measures like taping aluminum foil to our windows for most of the year. Our home felt like a never-ending game of hide-and-seek with the sun. But I was determined to make a change—for our family and for countless others facing the same challenge. That's when our Blackout Blocks came into existence—two years of dedication and countless moments of innovation led to their creation. They are designed to make your life easier and your sleep better: 💤 Block Out Every Bit of Light: No more unwanted light bleeds. Our curtains offer total darkness on demand. 🌞 Easily Opens for Natural Light: When you're ready to greet the day, our curtains open effortlessly to let in the sunshine. 🪟 Fits a Variety of Window Sizes: No tools or custom orders necessary. ✈️ Portable for Travel: Take our sleep-inducing magic with you wherever you go. We believe you'll fall in love with our blackout curtains just as much as we have. So here's to better sleep and a little touch of OtterSpace magic in your life. Thanks for joining us on this exciting journey! by @otterspacesleep
Running on 4 hours of sleep? Yeah... we’ve been there too. 😴 The 3 AM wake-ups. The 20-minute naps. The bedtime battles that somehow take longer than the actual bedtime. And a million different opinions about what you “should” be doing. So we’re bringing together five sleep experts for an honest, judgment-free conversation about what actually helps: 🌙 Chrissy Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper Peaceful Sleeper 🌙 Dr. Sujay Kansagra, founder of @lullabee_sleep 🌙 Liz Hilton of @3d_knitting & @swaddelini 🌙 Dr. Natalie Barnett of @get_nanit 🌙 Melissa Smith, PhD, of @otterspacesleep Moderated by Dr. Whitney Casares No “one right way” here. Just real answers, so you (and your little one) can get some rest. 💛 📅 Thursday, Nov 5 ⏰ 12:00 PM ET · Free on Zoom 🎥 Can’t make it live? RSVP and we’ll send you the recording. 💬 Comment RSVP for link to save your spot! Thank you to @inglesina_usa for sponsoring this event, and to the Baby Wellness Foundation for partnering with us! #auggie #babysleep #toddlersleep #sleepdeprived #newmom momlife parentingtips by @otterspacesleep
Did you know your sleep environment can affect your cortisol and metabolism overnight?⁠ ⁠ Your body is built to wind down in darkness. Even moderate room light during sleep keeps your nervous system subtly "on," raising your heart rate and cortisol and nudging up insulin resistance by morning, even with your eyes closed. Darkness lets melatonin rise on schedule and keeps your sleep from fragmenting.⁠ ⁠ 🌙 A darker room = calmer, less fragmented, more restorative sleep.⁠ ⁠ OtterSpace creates 100% blackout conditions with no light leaks, helping you get the quality sleep your body needs to recover, recharge, and wake up feeling your best. by @otterspacesleep
Why is your baby STILL waking up every two hours? Are sleep regressions actually real? And why does every sleep expert seem to have a different answer?! 😴 If you've ever found yourself Googling wake windows at 3 AM or wondering if your toddler will ever go to bed without a battle, this one's for you. Join Chrissy Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper, Dr. Sujay Kansagra of @lullabee_sleep , Liz Hilton of @3d_knitting and @swaddelini , Dr. Natalie Barnett of @get_nanit , and Melissa Smith, PhD, of @otterspacesleep for Why Won’t My Kid Sleep?! The Science Behind Better Nights. We're bringing together five experts to separate sleep myths from facts and answer the questions keeping parents up at night. We'll talk night wakings, sleep regressions, sleep training, naps, bedtime battles, safe sleep, early morning wake-ups, and what the science actually says about healthy sleep development. Because there's no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep, but there are ways to make those long nights a little easier. Thursday, November 5 at 12 PM EST | FREE + Virtual Special thanks to @inglesinausa for making this conversation possible! Know a sleep-deprived parent who needs this conversation? Send this their way! by @otterspacesleep
Total blackout. More savings. Better sleep. 💤⁠ ⁠ Our Daylight Savings Sale is LIVE! Save up to 25% OFF Total Blackout Curtain Kits. The more kits you buy, the more you SAVE!⁠ ⁠ Whether you're darkening one bedroom or gaming room, now is the perfect time to create your own sanctuary.⁠ Shop now through 11/3⁠ ⁠ 🔗Link in bio to save!⁠ ⁠ #OtterSpace #DaylightSavingsSale #BlackoutCurtains #BetterSleep #SleepBetter #ParentingHacks #BabySleep #BedroomEssentials #TotalBlackout #BundleAndSave by @otterspacesleep
The clocks are falling back, but your family’s sleep doesn’t have to fall apart! 😴⁠ ⁠ That extra hour doesn’t always mean better sleep. From shifting bedtime routines to early morning sunshine, daylight saving time can throw off your family’s sleep schedule.⁠ ⁠ The good news? Small changes can make a big difference!⁠ ✨ Get morning sunlight⁠ ✨ Create a calming evening routine⁠ ✨ Keep your bedroom dark to minimize unwanted light⁠ ⁠ Ready to help your family settle into the time change? Check out our latest blog it shares 3 simple ways to support better sleep for kids and adults!⁠ ⁠ 📖 Check out blog post at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Don't forget! 25% OFF OtterSpace Total Blackout Curtain Kits through November 3! Create a darker sleep environment for your family and save before the sale ends!⁠ ⁠ #OtterSpace #DaylightSavingTime #SleepTips #BetterSleep #SleepScience #HealthySleepHabits #BlackoutCurtains #SleepRoutine #Discount by @otterspacesleep
If lowering your cortisol is one of your health goals, don't overlook your sleep environment.⁠ ⁠ Cortisol naturally follows a daily rhythm, rising in the morning to help you wake up and falling at night so your body can rest, but habits like scrolling before bed, sleeping in a room with light exposure, or not getting enough sleep can make it harder for your body to fully wind down.⁠ ⁠ Small changes really do add up:⁠ ✔️ Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep⁠ ✔️ Sleep in a completely dark room⁠ ✔️ Get outside for morning sunlight⁠ ✔️ Limit screens before bed⁠ ✔️ Keep your bedroom cool⁠ ✔️ Make time to move and breathe⁠ ⁠ The goal isn't to eliminate cortisol; it's to support your body's natural rhythm so you can sleep deeper, wake up feeling more refreshed, and give your body the recovery it needs. 🌙 by @otterspacesleep
☁️ GIVEAWAY CLOSED! 💤 A good night’s sleep shouldn’t depend on whether you are at home or a vacation rental. We teamed up with Otterspace to help you create the ultimate sleep environment for your little ones—at home and on the go. One lucky family will win a $100 BabyQuip gift card for clean, safe, insured travel gear delivered to their destination and a $100 Otterspace gift card for premium blackout curtains. How to enter: ❤️ Like this post 👉 Follow @babyquip and @otterspacesleep 👯‍♀️ Tag a fellow parent in the comments who could use a restful night. Each tag is an entry! Giveaway Terms & Disclosure: Open to U.S. residents 18+. Void where prohibited. BabyQuip independent Quality Providers are eligible to enter and win. No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. Winner will be tagged in this post and messaged via DMs from BabyQuip only. Winner will be randomly selected and notified directly and given 48 hours to respond. Entries close on October 30 at 12 PM EST. Official terms linked in bio. by @otterspacesleep
How I was meant to exist:⁠ ✨ Sleeping through the night.⁠ ✨ Waking up feeling rested.⁠ ✨ Not being interrupted by the sun at 6 a.m. or a streetlight shining through the window.⁠ ⁠ Turns out, creating a room that's actually 100% dark changes everything. Once you experience sleep without the light leaks, it's hard to imagine going back.⁠ ⁠ Who else feels like they were always meant to sleep in a cave? 🌙🖤 by @otterspacesleep
Hi OtterSpace community!⁠ ⁠ Just a friendly reminder that we’re on @itslayeredapp , and we’d love to have you join us!⁠ ⁠ There’s more to discover when you’re part of our community:⁠ ⭐ Earn rewards and enjoy exclusive perks⁠ ⭐ Join in on fun community challenges⁠ ⭐ Share your story for a chance to be featured⁠ We’d love to see you there!⁠ ⁠ 🔗Tap the link in our bio to join OtterSpace on It’s Layered and be part of the community.⁠ ⁠ #OtterSpace #ItsLayered #OtterSpaceCommunity #MemberPerks JoinUs by @otterspacesleep

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