Sleep Detectives: Room Sharing, Night Resets & When to Sleep Train
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comRoom sharing with siblings? Resettling overnight without feeding? Tried sleep training but still stuck? This week Sally & Bec tackle your real questions from the trenches.In this episode, they walk through moving a 7-month-old in with her 4-year-old brother, how to handle that tricky 12am resettle when you're trying to push feeds later, and why your baby absolutely can learn to self-settle (even if it hasn't worked yet).What You'll Learn:• When to move baby into their own room vs straight into sibling sharing• Why resettling before midnight feels harder than bedtime (and what to do about it)• The fragile sleep cycle changeover at 12am that trips up so many parents• Whether your 8-month-old needs 2 x 90-minute naps or a short-long setup• Why pick-up-put-down stops working as babies get older• The real reasons sleep training might not have worked (yet)• Why sleep schools and gentle-only consultants sometimes leave families stuckChapters:00:00 Intro00:37 Q1: Moving 7-month-old into sibling's room or solo first?04:55 The sideways option when you have no spare room07:18 Q2: 8-month-old nap structure - two 90s or short-long?10:25 Q3: 6am family walks and 11-hour nights - add daytime sleep?12:56 When this stops working on a 2-nap schedule13:31 Q4: 5-month-old hungry boy - why overnight resets feel impossible16:11 The 12am sleep cycle transition explained18:26 Why crying feels louder at midnight19:22 When pick-up-put-down becomes too stimulating22:02 Low-grade grizzling vs escalated crying23:49 When your technique has a shelf life26:21 The accidental 4-minute resettle success story29:15 Q5: I've tried consultants and sleep school - can my baby not self-settle?30:38 Is it possible a baby can't learn this skill?31:16 When readiness for change isn't quite there33:20 Why some techniques don't work for every baby34:43 The truth about hands-on vs sleep training38:56 Why our packages work (the dance of scheduling + support)41:51 The importance of connection and why with your consultant44:36 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
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Troubleshooting Nap Transitions
Struggling with nap transitions? Get free bonus resources:www.naptrappedpodcast.comMade the schedule change but your baby is only taking short naps? You're not alone. Sally and Bec break down the real troubleshooting that happens after nap drops—the short cycles, the refused naps, the overtired afternoons—and give you the exact tools to fix them.In this episode, they walk through how to tackle the 2-1 transitional schedule when things don't click right away, why rescuing naps isn't a backward step, and when it's time to actually nap train.What You'll Learn:• Why nap transitions require more than just a schedule change• How to rescue and resettle naps without losing progress• The critical timing difference between a 30-minute and 35-minute first nap• When assistance is strategic vs when it's time to nap train• Why falling asleep at 10:32 means a 15-minute nap, not 30• How to handle short naps after dropping to one nap• The early rising protocol applied to mid-nap wake ups• Real talk about nap training from sleep consultants who've done it tooChapters:00:00 Intro: School holidays in Wangaratta03:36 The work behind nap transitions07:39 Short long nap structure explained08:25 When schedules need help: rescuing vs training10:11 Rescuing the afternoon nap without losing progress12:51 Schedule changes and overnight wake ups14:41 Using motion as your wingman16:24 The critical 30 vs 35 minute timing17:17 Why 2.5 hours between naps matters19:30 First nap timing troubleshooting22:09 The 15 minute rule when falling asleep late24:15 One nap drop success then short naps26:44 Real life: Sally's 5:30am early rise reset28:26 When you have to do the hard work30:58 Nap training is real (Bec did it too)31:31 The goal isn't falling back asleep right away32:34 Sleep consultants are coaches not fixers🎙 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.Links📩 Subscribe for bonus content: www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
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Don't Drop That Nap! Why Your Third Nap is Your Secret Weapon In Baby Sleep (School Holidays Rebroadcast)
Is your 6-9 month old waking up too early? Parents assume that dropping the third nap will improve their baby's sleep - but it often backfires. In this episode, Nap Trapped sleep consultants Sally and Bec break down why holding onto the third nap is crucial for better nights. Through real case studies and expert strategies, they share how to structure naps to avoid early rising, overtiredness, and bedtime battles. Whether you're struggling with false starts, 4 AM wake-ups, or short naps, this episode will help you adjust your baby's schedule with confidence.Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com⏰ JUMP TO...0:25 Welcome to Nap Trapped1:43 Why the third nap matters5:48 Case study: Sarah & Oliver's 4 AM wake-ups12:42 Signs of dropping the nap too early16:06 How to structure the perfect schedule19:07 Making the third nap work (even if it's tricky!)22:53 When to actually drop the nap25:41 Real-life success stories🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why dropping to two naps too early can backfire• How to cap naps strategically to keep the third nap• Signs your baby is truly ready for two naps• Practical solutions for making the third nap happen• Why the third nap is your "insurance policy" against overtiredness🎙️ 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
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Sleep Detectives: Early Wakings, Feeding Schedules & Toddler Sleep Q&A
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comWelcome back to Sleep Detectives! Sally & Bec tackle your real sleep questions, from early morning wakings to feeding schedules and tricky toddler sleep challenges.This week they investigate: Is 5am waking really early rising if baby goes back to sleep? How to handle overnight wakings with anchored feeds at 3 months, managing nap transitions for a 10-month-old. Getting a 3-year-old twin back to sleeping through the night.What You'll Learn:• When 5am wakings aren't actually early rising (and why that's normal)• How to troubleshoot anchored feeds with overnight wakings• The key to successful nap transitions: anchoring that first nap• Why holding wake windows is crucial even when babies show tired signs• Toddler sleep strategies that work (spoiler: stay in the cot!)• Environmental factors that disrupt early morning sleepChapters:00:00 Welcome & intro00:34 Case 1: 13-month-old early morning wakings07:06 Case 2: 3-month-old anchored feeds & overnight wakings 16:46 Case 3: 10-month-old nap transition challenges21:34 Case 4: 3-year-old twin overnight sleep issues28:38 Wrap-up & confidence boost🎙️ 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
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Bridging Naps for Early Rising & Short Naps: When & How
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
Nap Trapped, hosted by expert sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), transforms baby sleep challenges into practical solutions. Whether you're currently trapped under a napping baby or seeking better sleep, each episode combines evidence-based advice with real parenting experience. No judgment, just expert insights with a side of solidarity - because understanding the 'why' behind sleep behaviors is the key to confident parenting. We're here to help sleep make sense from nap transitions to early rising.
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