Is this a permanent fix for a temporary problem? Would drapes work?

I would expect to use these for several years. She is only 2 years old so I don't want drapes at this point.

I have no idea what the brand is but we've had our black out roller shades in our bedroom for close to 20 years and they are up and down every single day. I bought them at a local independent hardware store - not sure if those even exist anymore! Never had a problem with the springs and the edges aren't even frayed. We did the opposite of your set up. Ours are inside mount and I have a roman shade that is outside nmount, that 'hides the blackout shade. No light leak to speak of.

If I had to buy them again, I'd contact an independent drapery house and ask what they use. They do more than the pretty curtains and have to offer a quality product. It will probably cost more than a department store but if they work trouble fee it may be worth it.

I've had those shades in my bedroom for 4 years. They get rolled up every morning and pulled down every night. They're still working fine.

Any shade could break at any time, I guess, but I have various JCPenny shades and blinds in many rooms and they've all been fine.

I have some blackout shades from Country Curtains. They're on a pulley chord and work well.

I was going to recommend the pull cord version as well. The loose cords are a hazard with children, but you can mount the cord on the wall.

I'm thinking of getting these from blindsglaore.com

Here is a link that might be useful: blackout roller shades

Thanks Everybody!! I appreciate the suggestions. I think I'll try the JCPenney ones and if they break re-visit and find some other ones. It is good to hear somebody who hasn't had any issues with daily use

I would prefer not having any cords or anything that sticks out so when not in use they are completely hidden.