OtterSpace
Otterspace is improving sleep health with a blackout solution that completely eliminates light, is travel-friendly, and fits any window.
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Otterspace is improving sleep health with a blackout solution that completely eliminates light, is travel-friendly, and fits any window.
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The company offers patent-pending Blackout Blocks for blocking window light, home blackout curtains, and portable blackout liners for travel. The products are intended for shift workers, late sleepers, infants, children, and others seeking dark sleep.
The company offers a blue floral curtain made of soft fabric with a draped style. It can be layered with blackout curtains for added darkness.
OtterSpace's Cloud White Outer Curtain is a soft white linen curtain designed for layering and privacy.
The company offers Dino Curtains made of soft, drapey fabric for nurseries. They can be layered with blackout curtains.
The page explains the differences between light-filtering, room-darkening, and blackout shades and discusses choosing a window treatment for the home.
The page discusses timing, the sleep environment, and a child's readiness when transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed, as well as challenges parents may overlook.
OtterSpace's patented blackout curtains are described as blocking 100% of light and fitting any window size without tools. The page says they were developed by a neuroscientist for home and travel use.
OtterSpace’s patented blackout curtain system is named Best Blackout Curtains in Parents magazine’s Best for Baby Awards 2026. The system is designed to support sleep.
Apr 2026The National Law ReviewNews article
OtterSpace says it is reinforcing its commitment to total darkness with a science-designed sleep guarantee. The neuroscientist-founded brand describes how controlling edge light turns blackout curtains into a functional sleep system.
Feb 2026The National Law ReviewNews article
Melissa Smith says the idea for OtterSpace came during a period of sleep deprivation as she balanced her academic career and motherhood. She links the idea to the challenges of balancing those responsibilities.
Feb 2025canvasrebel.comNews article
OtterSpace offers Total Blackout Curtains, a customizable and portable blackout curtain product. The product also includes magnetic blocks.
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