Nap Trapped

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comWondering if bridging naps are the answer to your baby's early rising or short afternoon naps? Sally & Bec break down exactly when these strategic power snoozes work—and when they backfire.In this episode, they walk through real scenarios where bridging naps can help (hello, 5-month-old with a 30-minute second nap) and when they actually reinforce the problems you're trying to solve. Plus, their ice cream preferences that will make you question everything.**What You'll Learn:**- What bridging naps actually are and how they work- When to use them for younger babies (3-6 months) vs older ones- The 10-minute rule for strategic afternoon bridging- Why early morning bridging naps have an age cutoff- How to avoid getting stuck in a bridging nap cycle- Real examples of when to skip them entirely**Chapters:**00:00 Ice cream chat (and lactose intolerance confessions)07:09 What are bridging naps and when do we use them?09:27 Real case study: 5-month-old with short second nap11:47 The power of the boob snooze technique13:53 Age cutoffs: when bridging naps stop working16:37 Early morning bridging: 4:20am wake-ups18:13 Why bridging isn't the answer for 9-month-olds20:05 Short-term solutions that become long-term problems21:18 When life happens: accidental bridging naps🎙️ **ABOUT NAP TRAPPED**Hosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Ben & Jerry's Tonight Dough.**Links**📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhen can you start sleep training? How do you handle a 9pm flight with your toddler? What about when your sleep-trained baby suddenly refuses naps?In this Sleep Detectives episode, Sally & Bec tackle your real questions with practical, no-nonsense answers. From understanding the difference between sleep shaping and formal sleep training, to managing travel schedules and nap strikes—they break down exactly what to do when sleep hits a snag.What You'll Learn:When babies are genuinely ready for sleep training (spoiler: it's not just about age)The difference between sleep shaping vs formal sleep training techniquesHow to manage flight schedules without derailing your routineWhy sleep-trained babies sometimes refuse naps (and what to do about it)Strategic nap training: when to assist vs when to hold steadyThe one-month rule for nap consistency that changes everythingChapters:00:00 Intro & coffee catch-up01:15 When to start sleep training: the complete answer16:41 Managing a 9pm Europe flight with a 1-year-old21:13 Sleep-trained baby refusing naps: troubleshooting guide27:28 Assist vs overtiredness: 10-month-old nap strategy38:38 Wrap-up & persistence pep talk🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comNight three of sleep training and suddenly everything's gone pear-shaped? Before you panic or give up, Sally & Bec explain the extinction burst—that predictable wobble where babies test whether the new sleep rules are here to stay.In this episode, they walk through why half of all families hit this speed bump around night 3-5, what it looks like (spoiler: it feels like going backwards), and exactly how to push through without undoing your progress.What You'll Learn:Why babies suddenly protest after sleeping well for 2-3 nightsThe difference between an extinction burst and actual problemsHow to stay consistent when every instinct says "try something else"What happens if you cave (hint: you're back to square one)Why night 5 extinction bursts feel extra rudeThe mindset shift that gets you through tough nightsChapters:00:00 Intro & bakery preferences chat06:59 What is an extinction burst?08:16 The "old way vs new way" confusion09:32 Why it feels like going backwards11:03 When confidence gets wobbly12:32 Starting from scratch vs pushing through14:19 Multiple extinction bursts (dropping feeds)16:17 Night 5: the extra rude surprise17:16 Is baby sick or just testing?19:27 Why sleep success isn't linear21:27 Using extinction bursts as practice24:41 What Sally & Bec would do26:54 Wrap-up & pistachio donut chat🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Never miss an ep bcome a Nap Trapper Welcome to Sleep Detectives! Sally & Bec dive into your detailed questions and create mini case studies to solve real sleep challenges.This week they tackle the messy 2-1 nap transition (spoiler: it's normal to flip-flop between schedules), standing cot acrobatics, early morning wake-ups, and when you can finally let your 12-month-old sleep in. Plus practical answers on hydration during feed drops and the perfect timing for nap training.What You'll Learn:Why the 2-1 nap transition feels chaotic and how to navigate the flip-floppingThe 15-minute nap trick to protect your big afternoon sleepHow to handle overnight standing without creating a two-player gameWhen (and if) you can stop waking your 12-month-old at 7amHydration strategies when dropping the middle-of-day milk feedWhy starting nap training right after night success keeps momentumChapters:00:00 Intro & shameless review request (help!)02:15 Case study: 15-month-old struggling with 2-1 nap transition07:55 Quick fix: Hydration during feed drops09:25 Standing cot syndrome - less is more approach14:19 When can you stop waking baby at 7am?18:19 Perfect wake windows for 9-month-olds19:24 Ideal nap timing for 12-month-olds (listen to last week!)20:24 Nap training timing after night success🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe 📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comContact naps divide the sleep world—but Sally & Bec are here to settle the debate once and for all. Spoiler: they're team contact nap.In this episode, they debunk the "junk sleep" myth and explain why holding your baby for naps isn't building a rod for your back—it's actually a powerful tool for better nights. They walk through exactly how to use contact naps strategically during sleep training, when babies start showing they're ready for cot naps, and why that third nap should stay assisted as long as possible.What You'll Learn:• Why contact naps aren't "junk sleep" and actually restore your baby• How to use assisted naps strategically during sleep training• Why working on nights first makes everything easier• Signs your baby is ready to transition from contact to cot naps• The rare scenario when contact naps can plateau night progress• Why nap three should stay fully assisted until you drop itChapters:00:00 Intro: Sally & Bec's contact nap confession00:58 Debunking the "junk sleep" myth02:33 Why contact naps don't build bad habits04:45 How assisted naps protect bedtime success07:16 Why nights come first in sleep training08:44 Contact naps for transitioning co-sleeping families11:38 When babies show they're ready for cot naps14:08 Building confidence through successful nights17:48 The rare plateau scenario with too much assistance21:53 Why nap three should stay contact until you drop it24:18 Wrap-up: Permission to snuggle your baby🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally & Bec tackle three big questions from parents:1️⃣ What’s really behind the so-called 18-month regression?2️⃣ How do you manage naps when you’ve got a baby on two naps and a toddler on one?3️⃣ What should you do if your 5-month-old screams the second they hit the cot?Along the way, they dig into separation anxiety vs “regression,” short–long nap timing, and why overtired and undertired can look confusingly the same.What You’ll Learn:• Why the 18-month stage feels like a regression (and what’s really happening)• How to survive juggling sibling naps without losing your mind• The key difference between protesting and “crying that does not stop” in the cot• Practical tweaks for schedules at 11–13 months• The role of feeds when dropping bottles alongside nap transitionsChapters:00:00 Intro – why Sleep Detectives is unscripted03:37 Q1: Is the 18-month sleep regression real?16:22 Q2: Baby on 2 naps, toddler on 1 – how do I cope?19:49 Q3: 5-month-old cries in the cot and does not stop23:07 Wrap-up 🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Exclusive Nap Trapped caps have dropped! Is spaced feeding starving babies? Or does it actually create better sleep and calmer days? After seeing a viral TikTok about breastfeeding “on demand vs spaced,” Sally & Bec break down what’s really going on, with warmth, honesty, and a lot less smugness than the internet.This is not about judging how you feed your baby. Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed, or combo feed, this episode explains why consolidating feeds (not dropping them) often helps babies tank up properly, nap better, and sleep longer at night.What You’ll Learn:• The difference between topping up vs tanking up• Why spaced feeding ≠ underfeeding• How bottle-fed babies get stuck in snack cycles (and how to fix it)• Why full feeds build appetite for solids and better naps• How spaced feeding works for breastfed babies too• The NICU truth: even the sickest babies are space fedChapters:00:00 Intro – Dinner vs movies & spicy margaritas06:03 The viral TikTok that ruffled our feathers07:25 The “two glasses of milk” demo explained09:22 Why the sip-sip-sip analogy is misleading12:49 Tanking up vs topping up explained15:32 Real client case: switching to 4-hourly feeds17:23 Why breastfed babies can thrive on spaced feeds20:30 How supply builds between feeds (and why that matters)22:38 Busting the myth: spaced feeding = starving24:43 Listener call-out – send us the myths you want busted25:59 Wrap-up🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comRolling babies stuck on their tummies, confusing wake windows in the 2–1 nap transition, and the never-ending question: does the 6-month regression actually exist? In this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally & Bec answer your real questions—straight from Instagram, Spotify comments, and inbox DMs.What You’ll Learn:• What to do when your 6-month-old rolls onto their tummy and cries• Why the “short–long” nap structure makes sense at 12–15 months• Avent bottles: classic vs anti-colic—do the options matter?• How to shift a snacker onto 4-hourly feeds (without endless crying)• Dressing for 20–21°C nights: TOG ratings explained• Why Sally & Bec don’t buy into a true “6-month regression”• Why 6 months is actually the perfect age for gentle sleep workChapters:00:00 Intro – Sleep Detectives in the house!00:59 Q1: 6-month-old rolls to tummy at night—help or leave?05:32 Q2: Transitional schedule wake windows (2–1 nap)13:07 Q3: Avent bottles – anti-colic vs natural/classic14:56 Q4: Transitioning a snacker to 4-hourly feeds20:11 Q5: Dressing baby for 20–21°C nights (TOG guide)27:04 Q6: Do we believe in the “6-month regression”?31:34 Why 6 months is the sweet spot for sleep work32:25 Wrap-up + future Nap Trapped package idea🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour baby skips a feed they “always” woke for—what now? Do you feed them earlier the next night, or hold the boundary and resettle? In this episode, Sally & Bec unpack a listener’s real-life case of a 7-month-old who suddenly dropped their 10pm feed, and explain the golden rules for weaning night feeds without backsliding into more wakings.What You’ll Learn:• Why anchoring day feeds sets the stage for night weaning• The two golden rules: don’t bring back dropped feeds + always protect the 7am feed• How to handle “false starts” (waking at 12:20 after managing 1am the night before)• The role of trial and error with feed volumes at 5am• Why many babies organically stretch nights once calories are locked into the day• The Tim Tam analogy for night wakes (you’ll never forget it!)Chapters:00:00 Intro – Listener question via voice memo01:42 The case: 7-month-old skipping 10pm feed, now waking at 1am02:55 The power of anchoring four-hourly day feeds04:46 What to do at 1am vs 5am feeds06:09 The golden rule: protect the 7am feed07:33 Once a feed is dropped, don’t bring it back09:27 Why feeds must be tanked-up to make resettling work11:20 Handling “false starts” – 12:20 wakes vs 1am benchmark14:27 The Tim Tam analogy (babies will always take it!)16:17 Two rules to follow for night weaning success17:32 Listener shout-out + wrap-up🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comIs it too late to sleep train an 8-month-old? Should you resettle after a 30-minute nap—or just move on with your day? And what happens to naps when life (and social events) clash with baby’s schedule?In this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally & Bec tackle your real-life baby sleep “cases,” mixing evidence-based advice with lived experience. From pram naps at a winery lunch to the science behind that short third nap, here’s the practical, no-judgement insight parents actually need.What You’ll Learn:• Why 8 months is a perfect age to start sleep training• How to juggle naps around events and still enjoy your life• The secret purpose of the 30-minute “steam release” nap• When (and how long) to resettle a catnap before giving up• How night feeds impact the crucial 7am anchor feed• Why schedules = freedom, not restrictionChapters:00:00 Intro – Sleep Detectives are back00:36 Q1: Is it too late to sleep train my 8-month-old?03:00 Q2: Naps vs events – how to keep life moving10:00 Why schedules actually create more freedom11:22 Q3: Wake windows around the 3rd nap for a 7-month-old17:03 Q4: Resettling catnaps – when to persist or pull the pin21:15 Q5: 7am feed struggles with a 2am night feed28:00 Q6: Naps on the go with a 6-month-old31:17 Q7: Adjusting wake windows for a 10-month-old34:37 Wrap-up + new Nap Trapped hotline teaser🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comThinking about dropping to one nap? Before you ditch that morning sleep, Sally & Bec explain why most 12–15 month olds still need a short-long nap structure—and how skipping too soon leads to meltdowns, overnight wakes, and 5am starts.In this episode, they walk through real parent questions about separation anxiety, nap refusal, and daycare pressures—showing you how to actually nail the transition to one nap without chaos.What You’ll Learn:• Signs your baby is genuinely ready to move to one nap• Why the “short–long” nap structure buys you smoother nights• How to spot false readiness (long morning nap = refused PM nap)• The step-by-step two-week plan to shift nap + lunch later• How to handle daycare on one nap while keeping two at home• Rescue plans if things unravel (yes, you can go back to 2 naps)Chapters:00:00 Intro & breakfast banter (yes, air fryer steak…)06:37 Listener Q: 14-month-old + separation anxiety = 1 nap?07:48 When most babies are ready for one nap08:19 The “short–long” transitional routine explained11:22 Why refusing the second nap doesn’t always mean ready13:54 Overnight wakes + early rising linked to overtiredness17:26 The “rice cooker nap”: how to cap the morning19:55 Step-by-step two-week 1-nap transition plan23:29 Childcare pressures: what to do if they force one nap25:42 Case study: Bec’s own 12.5-month-old on one nap27:40 Why sometimes you need to go back to two naps29:32 Parents’ exhaustion & small wins that reset the day32:11 Holding on until 18–21 months (if it’s still working)34:31 Self-settling vs separation anxiety in nap transitions36:02 Wrap-up + dinner chat🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comFrom 12-month milk weaning to fixing 1am–3am toddler parties, this Sleep Detectives episode tackles the real questions keeping parents up at night. Sally Woods and Bec Maher share practical, no-fluff solutions based on years of baby-sleep consulting—covering nap timing, night-feed weaning, and why your newborn doesn’t need that glowing red nursery light.What You’ll Learn• How to drop the midday milk feed at 12 months without drama• The gentle way to wean night feeds when moving from co-sleeping to cot• A go-to two-nap schedule for 8–9 month olds (and how to tweak it)• How to fix a one-cycle nap after a short morning nap• Why red lights can backfire in newborn sleep environments• Solving 2-hour toddler night-wakings without turning it into a party• How long the first nap should be for a 4.5-month-oldChapters00:00 Intro – Your weekly dose of Sleep Detectives00:50 Q1: Dropping the midday milk feed at 12 months05:44 Q2: Weaning night feeds when moving from co-sleeping to cot14:06 Q3: Ideal two-nap schedule for an 8-month-old17:29 Q4: 9-month-old waking after one cycle in nap two26:47 Q5: Newborn sleep & the red light myth32:53 Q6: Toddler waking 1–3am – is it a split night?39:03 Q7: First nap length for a 4.5-month-old42:10 Wrap-up & why nuance matters in nap timing🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsForward this to the friend still convinced their baby needs that 2am dummy replug—or who’s wondering if red light is the magic sleep fix.

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour 14-month-old is up at 4:30am, you’re clinging to a 6pm bedtime and a 10pm bottle… and somehow everyone’s still wrecked. In this case study, Sally & Bec walk through a real family’s week—why the “early to bed” fix stalls, and how a short-long nap reset plus a later bedtime turns brutal mornings into reasonable starts.What You’ll LearnWhy many 6pm bedtimes cap nights at ~10.5 hours (hello, 4:30–5:00am)The exact short–long nap plan (10:00–10:30 cap; 1:00–3:00 long) for 14 monthsHow shifting more sleep to the PM lowers cortisol and smooths nightsWhat to do with a 10pm bottle so it stops anchoring early wakesEnvironmental checks (TOG, temp, true self-settling) that make resettling stickHow to move bedtime toward 7:30pm without overtired chaosChapters00:10 Intro – Why we love case studies01:23 Meet “Marty”: 14 months, 10pm bottle, 4:30am wakes, two naps, picky eater03:59 Why 6pm bedtimes often backfire on early rising04:28 5am vs 4:30am: total sleep math and realistic night lengths05:43 Early bedtime as a rescue, not a long-term strategy11:05 The plan: short–long schedule to load sleep into the afternoon12:02 Cap Nap 1 strictly at 30 minutes (not 35–45)13:48 More PM sleep → lower cortisol → easier nights & resettles15:12 Room temp/TOG checks + confirming true self-settling18:32 Align your technique with baby’s patterns; nudging the 10pm wake19:56 Wrap-up: expect natural lengthening once the day is rebalanced🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsForward this to a friend stuck in the 6pm-bedtime-but-still-wrecked loop.

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comEver felt a 10-hour time-zone shift, a cot-standing protestor and 20 dummy-replugs a night were conspiring against your sleep? 😅 In this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally Woods and Bec Maher dive into five real-life questions straight from their Instagram DMs—giving you the exact, no-fluff tweaks they use with 1-on-1 clients.What You’ll Learn• How to space four milk feeds so a 7 ½-month-old actually wants solids• A step-by-step jet-lag plan for whisking a 6-month-old from Melbourne to Hawaii• Why the “12-month regression” is really a stand-and-play phase, and how to end it fast.• Whether to cap a nap when settling takes 15 minutes (hint: it depends on the schedule)• Two ways to tame a dummy habit that’s costing you 20 replugs a nightChapters00:00 Intro – How Sleep Detectives works00:40 Q1 Dropping bottles when solids are still one teaspoon05:10 Q2 10-hour jet lag: taking a 6-month-old to Hawaii11:58 Q3 12-month “regression”: standing in cot & only sleeping in arms20:18 Q4 10-month-old settles for 15 min—cap the nap or extend?25:23 Q5 6-month-old dummy drama: 20 replugs a night—ditch or keep?36:41 Wrap-up & next week’s question box🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsKnow a friend debating a long-haul flight with a baby—or stuck on dummy duty all night? Forward this episode and spread the sleep love!

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour baby finally drifts off at 7 pm… and now you’re wondering if sneaking in with a bottle (or boob) at 10:30 will buy you a blissful stretch till morning—or start a habit you’ll battle to break. In this episode, sleep consultants Sally Woods and Bec Maher weigh the pros, cons, and real-life “gotchas” of the dream feed so you can decide with confidence (and maybe reclaim some shut-eye).What You’ll Learn• What a dream feed actually is—and the science parents think is happening• The step-by-step way to introduce it for 6- to 12-week-olds• How to tweak, shrink, or drop the feed as solids ramp up• Common pitfalls: baby waking for the feed, full bottles at 3 am, habit loops• Why twins are the one case Sally & Bec almost always recommend a dream feed• Signs it’s time to ditch it and let longer stretches happen naturally🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe ⁠www.naptrappedpodcast.com⁠📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/⁠🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsForward this to the mate who’s googling “dream feed schedule” at midnight—and let us know: are you Team Dream Feed or Team Sleep Through?Chapters00:00 Intro – “To dream feed or not to dream feed?”01:30 The classic 10:30 pm scenario explained04:00 Implementing with newborns (6–8 weeks)08:30 Stretching feeds after the 4-month regression12:20 Moving, shrinking, and phasing out the dream feed16:00 Why Sally usually skips it—and when it backfires19:00 Dream feeds for twins & multiples24:00 Baby wakes before 10:30? What to do30:00 Real-life trade-offs (Olympics, anyone?)36:00 When overnight feeds should stick around40:00 Wrap-up & next-steps homework

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour baby’s internal alarm clock is stuck on 5:40 am, naps stall at a neat 40 minutes, and night-feeds keep creeping forward—sound familiar? In this Sleep Detectives episode, Sally Woods and Bec Maher tackle six rapid-fire questions from the Nap Trapped community, sharing the exact tweaks they use with 1:1 clients (and their own kids) to turn chaos into consistent sleep.What You’ll Learn• Why two naps at 7 months often fuels chronic early rising—and how a “bonus” catnap fixes it• Merino vs. cotton sleep sacks: do the temperature claims stack up?• The delay-delay-delay trick to stretch 40-minute naps into 90+ minutes• Anchoring 6-month milk feeds to four-hour intervals without a hunger meltdown• When (and how hard) to cap an oversized morning nap so afternoons don’t implode• A step-by-step plan to push 11:30 pm & 4:30 am feeds back—then drop one pain-freeChapters00:00 Intro – Welcome to Sleep Detectives00:32 Q1: 7 mo on two naps & 5:40 am wake-ups08:35 Q2: Are merino sleep sacks worth the $$?14:36 Q3: 11.5 mo stuck on 40-minute naps20:10 Q4: Stretching feeds to every four hours25:25 Q5: Capping a long first nap at 7.5 mo28:19 Q6: Night-feeds drifting earlier—what now?33:50 Wrap-up & your homework🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple PodcastsFeel free to share this episode with the friend who’s Googling “Is 5 am technically morning?”—and let us know which detective tip you’re trying first!

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour dreamy 12-week-old was logging eight-hour stretches… then BAM! night-wakings every 90 minutes, cat-naps on repeat, and a dummy you’re replacing all night long. Sound familiar? In this episode, sleep consultants Sally Woods and Bec Maher unpack the infamous 4-month sleep regression—what it is (a permanent shift in sleep architecture) and how to steer your baby back to restful nights without panic or guilt. What You’ll Learn• The science of newborn vs. mature sleep cycles—and why four stages suddenly become five • Classic regression red flags (hourly wakings, 38-min naps, dummy drama) • How to tell hunger wakings from “just get me back to sleep” calls—and keep the night-buffet closed • Feed-anchor strategy: hold steady at two night feeds and treat the rest as resettles • Gentle self-settling basics (100 % awake into the cot, no “drowsy but awake” myths) • Day-time tweaks: four-hourly feeds & realistic 45-min naps to fuel better nights Chapters00:00 Intro – Why the 4-month shift is so hyped00:40 What actually changes in baby sleep cycles01:28 Signs you’re in the regression04:54 Newborn vs. mature sleep architecture08:12 Dummy falls out… now what?11:16 Can early self-settling stop the regression?16:48 Growth spurt or habit waking—spot the difference18:32 Two-feed anchor & “resettle” rule21:13 Creating a gap between props and sleep24:11 Day-work: feeds, naps & schedule sanity25:31 Mindset—consistency over quick fixes🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate. 📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Tired of overnight dummy re-plugs? Confused by early wakes or second nap refusal? In this rapid-fire Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec tackle five of the most common baby sleep questions straight from your DMs. No fluff, no judgment—just clear, compassionate advice that works in the real world.From dummy dilemmas to balancing solids, milk, and naps, this episode is a goldmine for parents navigating that unpredictable 5 to 12-month window.👉 Want to subscribe to every ep and get free sleep tools?Visit: www.naptrappedpodcast.com🧠 What You’ll Learn:When (and how) to wean the dummyWhy your 8-month-old might still be waking overnightHow to balance milk, solids, and nap timingThe logic behind the “short/long” nap structure at 12 monthsWhat self-settling really means (and what it doesn’t)How sleep consultants read between the lines to spot hidden issues⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives01:00 Dummy drama at 5 months—ditch or stick?08:30 8-month-old early wakes + hunger troubleshooting14:55 12-month-old with great naps—do you need to tweak them?18:50 Self-settling but still waking—what’s the missing piece?26:30 Why your intake form tells us everything we need🎙️ About Nap TrappedHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.📩 Want updates + exclusive sleep tools?Subscribe at www.naptrappedpodcast.com

Want to stay up to date with all epidodes? Free to subscribe here: 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhat actually counts as a “negative” sleep association? Is feeding to sleep always a problem? What about rocking, bouncing, or even dummies?In this episode, Sally and Bec break down how sleep associations work—why some become disruptive, how to create “positive” ones that work with your baby’s sleep cycles, and how to gently phase out the ones that are no longer sustainable.Whether you’re dealing with dummy drama, transfer fails, or 5am wakeups, this is your roadmap to building more independent sleep (without ditching the cuddles or bedtime rituals).🧠 What You’ll Learn:The science behind sleep associationsThe difference between “parent-led” and “unassisted”When the dummy becomes a problem—and when it doesn’tHow to wean from contact naps and rockingThe most overlooked positive associationsWhy predictable patterns help everyone sleep better⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome (and Aldi chocolate chat)02:00 What is a sleep association?05:00 Why the first 10 minutes matter08:00 How babies link sleep cycles11:00 Sleep onset association disorder14:00 How to create positive sleep cues17:00 Separation anxiety + bedtime resistance22:00 Dummies: when to keep, when to wean27:00 Carrier nap struggles30:00 Sustainable steps to change32:00 Bonus tips for creating lasting sleep success🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (⁠The Sleep Concierge⁠) and Bec Maher (⁠The Sleep Centre⁠), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.💡 BONUS TOOLS & SUPPORT🛏️ Need personalised help? Join our Sleep Community📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe to the Newsletter

Want subscriber-only baby sleep tools? Join the Nap Trapped newsletter → www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally and Bec go deep on real listener questions — from ditching the dummy to stretching feeds and starting newborn routines. This is the episode to queue up when you need practical advice from two seasoned sleep consultants who’ve seen it all (flailing arms, 5:30am wakeups, and yes, the dummy battle).They don’t just give tips — they break down why it happens, what’s normal, and how to get through the trickiest transitions with less stress (and fewer tears).🎧 What You’ll LearnWhat to do when your baby flails their arms after unswaddlingThe right way to ditch the dummy (and when to keep it)Why 5:30am dummy wakeups aren’t always “bad”How to know if it’s time to drop a night feedWhen to start a routine with a newborn (8 weeks)How to stretch a baby from 3-hour to 4-hour feeds (without meltdowns)⏱ Chapters00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives00:30 Should I hold baby’s arms down to settle?02:40 Tips for dummy weaning (without wrecking naps)08:30 Is a 5:30am dummy resettle normal?10:45 When to drop night feeds at 4 months13:50 Can you start a routine at 8 weeks?20:30 How to stretch baby’s feeds to 4-hourly🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together baby sleep experts Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to answer the real sleep questions you’re too tired to Google. Practical, evidence-based, and always judgement-free.📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter → www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & BecSally on InstagramBec on Instagram🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts