Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist? Grab it here: www.naptrappedpodcast.comHow long should it take your baby to drift off? 5 minutes? 15? More? Sally and Bec break down what’s normal when it comes to settling times, why a quick bedtime isn’t always a good sign, and what to do if your baby or toddler suddenly takes longer to fall asleep.Expect practical examples, stories from real families (and our own kids!), plus tips for making sure your schedule and wake windows actually match your baby’s sleep needs.What You’ll Learn• What “sleep onset latency” really means• Why quick bedtimes can signal overtiredness• Why some babies cry for 1–2 minutes every night — and it’s normal• When longer settling means you should adjust your wake windows• Why it’s okay to let them process and take their time🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to transform 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 judgement, just expert insights with a side of solidarity.Subscribe for new episodes weekly!💤 Need more baby sleep help?📩 Get our FREE pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro00:10 Why we get this question all the time01:00 What’s normal sleep onset latency?03:00 Why some babies cry before sleep (and it’s okay)05:30 How sleep onset changes as sleep improves07:30 Wake windows & “are they tired enough?”10:30 When to tweak your schedule (or not)13:00 Naps: into cot vs asleep time16:00 Real family stories + examples19:00 Final thoughts: trust your schedule & let them settle
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Solids, Bottles & Wake Times - Sleep Detectives Q&A
Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist?Download it here: www.naptrappedpodcast.comThis week, Sally and Bec tackle your real-life sleep questions in another Sleep Detectives hot seat. From how to balance solids and milk feeds around naps, to bottles that actually work, to the golden rule for wake-up times — no question is too specific. Expect practical advice, zero judgement, and plenty of “try this tonight” clarity.• How to fit solids around three naps for an eight-month-old• How to feed a distracted baby in public• When to switch bottles and teat flows for bigger feeds• The real answer to “Should I wake my baby at 7am?”• What to do if eczema or discomfort keeps baby in your bed00:00 Welcome + hot seat Q&A intro01:36 Solids + milk feeds with three naps06:10 Feeding a distracted baby09:32 Best bottles for bigger milk feeds13:39 Wake your baby at 7am?17:00 Eczema, co-sleeping & root causes23:00 Final thoughts & detective mindset🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to transform 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 judgement, just expert insights with a side of solidarity.Subscribe for new episodes weekly!💤 Need more baby sleep help?📩 Get our FREE pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/What You’ll LearnChapters
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Surviving the Two-Year Sleep Regression
Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist?For show subscribers hereThe two-year sleep regression is brutal — but dropping the nap isn’t the fix. In this episode, Sally and Bec break down exactly why this tricky stage happens, how to hold your nerve when your toddler goes on nap strike, and the “milk run” rescue plan for when it all feels impossible.They share real stories, nap training tips, and the mindset shift that will help you stay unflappable when your toddler tries to call the shots.What You’ll Learn• Why the two-year sleep regression happens and who it hits hardest• Why dropping the nap too soon almost always backfires• How to use “cot time” to keep the nap in play• The milk run rescue plan (and exactly how to time it)• How to reset boundaries when your toddler starts testing them🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to transform 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 judgement, just expert insights with a side of solidarity.Subscribe for new episodes weekly!💤 Need more baby sleep help?📩 Get our FREE pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome + intro01:15 Why the two-year sleep regression is real04:20 How to hold the nap steady07:30 Using cot time + rescue naps12:00 The milk run nap explained16:00 Real-life stories: holding your nerve20:00 Resetting boundaries with toddlers25:00 Final thoughts + staying unflappable
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Sleep Detectives: Fix Early Wakes, Split Nights & Cot Battles
Get subscriber-only content + free bonus resources from this episode:www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this Sleep Detectives case file, Sally and Bec investigate some of the trickiest sleep curveballs: early waking that won’t budge, split nights that drag on for hours, and what to do when your baby sits up in the cot but won’t lie back down. Expect clear, evidence-based solutions plus real talk on why not every “rule” works for every baby.🎙️ About Nap TrappedNap Trapped brings together sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to transform baby sleep challenges into practical solutions. Whether you’re trapped under a baby or just desperate for a longer stretch, you’ll find expert insights with a side of solidarity. No shame, no fluff.Subscribe for new episodes weekly!💤 Need more baby sleep help?📩 Get our FREE Blackout Room Cheat Sheet🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro01:15 Early waking mystery (case file)03:45 Split nights explained07:10 Managing the standing baby phase10:30 Wake windows that actually work13:00 Next case on Sleep Detectives
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Are We “Gentle”?
Want our Find-Your-Fit Sleep Method Guide? Free for subscribers here.What does gentle really mean in baby sleep? Is it helpful, is it marketing… or does it sometimes shame parents who do things differently? Sally and Bec open up about how they use (and don’t use) the word, how they choose techniques for each family, and why “gentle” shouldn’t be a weapon.If you’ve ever wondered whether your approach is “gentle enough”, or felt judged for not doing things a certain way, this episode is for you.🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to transform 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 judgement, just expert insights with a side of solidarity. Subscribe for new episodes weekly!💤 Need more baby sleep help?📩 Get our FREE pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome + why this topic is tricky01:00 What the word “gentle” implies02:30 Does gentle always mean no crying?04:45 The shame spiral: when gentle gets weaponised07:30 Real client stories about switching techniques10:00 How temperament affects “gentle” methods12:30 What we really do instead of labels15:00 Final thoughts: what’s the opposite of gentle?💌 Get bonus tools → www.naptrappedpodcast.com
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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