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Your baby's own room.
Inside your apartment.

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Panl in an open-plan NYC apartment
Panl in a warm modern apartment
Overhead view of Panl in apartment
Panl interior — daytime
80%
ambient light
reduction
Half
of room noise
absorbed by panels
<10
minutes
to set up
Zero
permanent changes
to your apartment
The problem

Raising a baby in a one-bedroom apartment can be hard.

You don't have a nursery because you don't have a spare room. Now, your baby sleeps in the same space you live in, and neither of you is getting what you need.

Narrow apartment living space at night
01
You can't use your own living room
Once the baby is asleep, the TV goes off, the lights go down, and you tiptoe around your own home for the rest of the evening. Every noise feels like a risk.
02
Apartments are full of light and sound
Normal apartment sounds, like a conversation from the couple next door, are enough to cut a 45-minute sleep cycle short. Again. You know this pattern well.
03
You can't see a way out
You're not moving. You're not renovating. The advice you find online assumes a spare room. What you actually need is a way to create separation in the space you already have.

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From the forums

You're not the only parent experiencing this.

These are real posts from parenting communities online.

"Sound was still an issue — no door between the hallway and our living area — and we pretty much hibernated in our bedroom with TV or books when he was asleep."
r/BeyondTheBump Parent of an infant, 1BR apartment
"A lot of what I'm reading involves putting our child in another room. Unfortunately, that's not an option for us. As a first-time parent, I am at a loss."
Berkeley Parents Network Parent of a 3-month-old, 1BR apartment
"Living in a small space with a baby can make you feel like the walls are closing in on you. You feel like everything happens in the same room — because mostly it does."
Perpetual Page Turner Parent sharing experience of 1BR with baby
"The advice online assumes you have a spare bedroom. What you actually need is a way to create separation in the space you already have."
r/NewParents Parent in studio apartment, 4-month-old
"Since we are only a foot or two away from him, it's difficult for us to ignore his cries, especially when he pulls himself up and stares at us. Crying it out seems impossible."
Berkeley Parents Network Parent, 1BR apartment, sleep training
"I dreamed of a room painted in Robin's Egg blue with bright and cheerful accents… someday. But since a nursery wasn't an option, I focused on what I had."
Offbeat Home & Life Parent creating a "nook, not nursery"

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What Panl does

A dedicated sleep space.
No spare room required.

Panl connects together in your apartment to create a controlled environment around your baby's sleep space — without any permanent changes to your home.

Quieter inside
Acoustic panels absorb the frequencies that wake light sleepers — conversation, kitchen noise, TV audio. Not a soundproof room, but meaningfully quieter.
Absorbs room noise
Darker for naps
Panels block 80–90% of ambient light. The overlapping curtain entry seals the front with no gap. Nap-ready even in a bright living room.
Light reduction
Always ventilated
The enclosure is never sealed. A mesh vent channel at the top and a base intake gap ensure continuous passive airflow.
Consistent airflow
Panl with clouds interior panels — daytime
Panl with warm yellow panels — city view
Panl with nature-themed panels — garden view

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What parents have tried

The workarounds.
And why they only go so far.

Parents are creative. These are the solutions that come up most often in parenting forums — and what they can and can't do.

White noise machine
Adds a layer of constant sound to mask sudden noises. Widely recommended by sleep consultants. Many parents couldn't manage without one.
The issue Masks noise but doesn't reduce it, and doesn't address light at all. Leaves your baby in the same open space — meaning parents still can't speak at normal volume, use the kitchen, or have the TV on without risk.
Curtain room divider
A hanging curtain or ceiling-track divider creates a visual separation. Easy to install in most apartments, no drilling required.
The issue Creates a visual barrier but not an acoustic one. Sound travels freely around and above a curtain. Light still leaks around open edges. Offers the feeling of separation without the function.
Folding privacy screen
A freestanding decorative screen creates a visual partition. No installation needed. Repositionable. Common advice in nursery-nook guides.
The issue No meaningful acoustic effect. Light passes around the edges and over the top. Typically only covers one side — the baby is still in an open space. Easy to tip over as babies become mobile.
Closet conversion
Removing closet doors and placing the crib inside creates a genuine enclosed nook. A surprisingly effective DIY solution mentioned frequently on parenting forums.
The issue Requires the right-sized closet — which most apartments don't have. No ventilation by design. Loses the storage. Not reversible. And parents report sound still travels freely through the opening.
IKEA kallax bookshelf divider
A large bookcase used as a room divider is a popular choice for creating zones in open-plan spaces. Aesthetically pleasing and doubles as storage.
The issue Sound and light pass through The issues between items on the shelves — and over the top entirely. Creates a psychological zone, not a physical environment. Harder to install safely as babies pull to standing.
Panl
Modular acoustic panels on a freestanding frame create a four-sided enclosure. Addresses light, sound, and separation together — designed specifically for this situation.
What it does differently Four enclosed sides with acoustic cores. Blackout curtain entry with overlap seal. Passive ventilation built in. Designed for infant safety. Assembles in under 10 minutes. No drilling, no permanent changes.

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How it works

Set up in the time it takes
to make a cup of tea.

01
Choose your corner
Place four non-slip floor bases to mark the footprint — typically 60 × 40 inches. Click in the corner posts. Slide the top rails in with a quarter-turn lock. No tools. Audible click when secure.
02
Drop in the panels
Color-coded panels drop into frame channels from above — each in under 45 seconds. Hang the curtain entry on the pre-installed track. The whole thing is stable enough to push against with 50 lbs of force.
03
Reclaim your evening
Your baby has a darker, quieter space. You have your living room back. The TV can go on. A conversation at normal volume is no longer a gamble. You can be in the same room without being a liability.
Overhead view of Panl in apartment
One-bedroom — overhead view
Overhead view of Panl — loft setting
Open-plan loft
Overhead view — living room with Panl
Corner of the living room
Overhead view — Panl in eclectic apartment
Interior — contained, calm, familiar

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Safety questions

The questions every parent should ask.

Is it safe for my baby to sleep inside an enclosed space?
Panl is designed with passive airflow throughout — the fabric panels and frame allow continuous air circulation so CO₂ doesn't build up. It is not airtight. That said, Panl is an environmental enclosure, not a sleep surface. Your baby still sleeps on their own firm, flat mattress following standard safe sleep guidelines. Panl controls the room around them, not the cot.
Could my baby overheat inside?
Overheating is a genuine concern, which is why ventilation was the first design constraint we solved. The panels are breathable and the frame maintains a gap at floor level. We also recommend using a baby monitor with a temperature sensor inside the enclosure so you always have a live read on conditions.
Can I get to my baby quickly if I need to?
Yes. The entry panel opens fully in one motion — there are no latches, locks, or mechanisms to fumble with in the dark. Immediate access was a non-negotiable design requirement. You can be inside in under two seconds.
Could the panels fall onto my baby?
The frame is freestanding and engineered to be stable under normal conditions. The panels are lightweight fabric over a rigid frame — not heavy material that poses a crush risk. That said, Panl should always be set up on a flat, level floor away from anything that could destabilise it, and should never be used as a climbing frame.
What are the panels made of? Are the materials safe?
All materials are non-toxic. The fabric is free from harmful dyes and finishes. No small parts, no cords, no loops — nothing that could pose an entanglement or ingestion hazard. Full material specifications will be published before launch.
Does Panl follow safe sleep guidelines?
Panl is designed to complement safe sleep, not replace it. The AAP's safe sleep guidelines — firm flat surface, no loose bedding, on their back — apply inside Panl exactly as they do anywhere else. Panl controls light, noise, and temperature around the sleep space. It does not change what goes inside the cot. Always follow your pediatrician's guidance.
Can I use a baby monitor inside Panl?
Yes, and we recommend it. A monitor with both video and temperature sensing gives you a full picture of what's happening inside. Cable management is built into the frame so you can route a monitor cable without creating a hazard.
What age range is Panl designed for?
Panl is designed for infants from newborn through toddler age — broadly, the years when sleep environment matters most and when a dedicated, controlled sleep space has the biggest impact. Specific age guidance will be confirmed before launch based on final testing.

The moments you've been waiting to get back.

When your baby has their own space, the texture of your evening changes. These aren't big asks. They're the small moments that make a huge difference.

7:30 pm
Baby is asleep. You turn the kitchen light on and make dinner without holding your breath.
8:00 pm
You watch your favorite show. At a normal volume. Without subtitles. For the first time in weeks.
9:15 pm
You have a conversation. Not whispered. Not interrupted. Just a conversation, in your own home.
10:00 pm
You go to bed. Having lived this evening, not just survived it. That matters more than it sounds.
Safety & materials

Every decision starts with one priority.

From the ventilation design to the fabric seaming, every detail assumes an infant is inside and a parent is nearby.

Passive airflow throughout.
Non-toxic.
No cords, no loops, no hazards.
Immediate access, always.
Important: Panl is an environmental enclosure, not a sleep surface or childcare device. It is designed for use alongside, not instead of, current safe sleep guidelines. Always follow your pediatrician's guidance. Never leave an infant unsupervised.

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Who it's for

One of these may sound
exactly like you.

Situation 01
The one-bedroom family
You have one room and three people. Your baby is in a corner of the bedroom or the living room. You've tried blackout curtains and white noise. You need actual separation — not just a screen or a blanket over a cot.
Urban 1BR apartment
Situation 02
The open-plan problem
Your apartment is beautiful and open, but completely wrong for a baby. The kitchen, the living room, and the sleeping area are one continuous space. There is nowhere that is genuinely dark and quiet when the rest of the home is in use.
Studio / open-plan
Situation 03
Six months of survival mode
The baby is starting to sleep longer, but only if conditions are right. You've identified that light and sound are the main culprits. You don't need a miracle. You need a better environment.
Sleep consolidation stage
Panl in a narrow city apartment
Overhead view of Panl — open-plan apartment
Overhead view of Panl — modern apartment

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