Get free tools and exclusive content at:www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally and Bec tackle five new listener questions—from babies feeding all night to what to do when you accidentally sleep in. If you're navigating nap schedules, early wakes, or wondering when to wean overnight feeds, this episode is packed with no-nonsense, judgment-free solutions.🎙️ 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 + rapid-fire intro01:00 How to fix reverse cycle feeding04:50 What to do if you oversleep the morning alarm09:30 Schedule for a 22-month-old (with real nap timing)12:45 11-month-old waking once a night—do you need a dummy?14:45 Final tips + episode wrap-up
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5 Ways to Get Better Baby Sleep (Without Sleep Training)
Get the pre-sleep training checklist (become a Nap Trapped FREE subscriber)Sleep training isn’t the only path to better sleep. In this episode, Sally and Bec share five simple, evidence-based changes you can make that can transform sleep.Whether you're contact napping, rocking to sleep, or trying to survive short naps, these strategies work before you ever sleep train.🎙️ 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 + intro01:30 Why bedtime routines matter02:40 Fixing snacking with anchored feeds05:15 Setting up the sleep environment09:30 Confidence and curiosity in settling12:45 Using realistic schedules and wake windows14:45 Final thoughts + recap
Get subscriber-only content + bonus resources: https://www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this rapid-fire Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec answer five real parent questions—from the 3am wake-ups that follow nap refusal to daycare sleep disasters and whether room sharing could be the cause of overnight chaos.Expect zero fluff and plenty of “try this tonight” advice—especially if you’re tired of doing the mental gymnastics of wake windows, nap timing, and bedtime meltdowns.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives01:00 Toddler suddenly waking at 3am04:30 13-month-old crying at 9:30am nap08:30 Does room sharing cause sleep disruptions?14:45 Wake windows vs schedules for 10-month-olds21:00 Daycare nap fails and the third nap debate27:45 Sneak peek at future topics
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How to Dress Your Baby for Cold Nights
Become a newsletter subscriber for subscriber-only content + bonus tools from this episodeNot sure if your baby is waking from the cold? In this episode, Sally and Bec break down exactly how to dress your baby for chilly nights—including what TOG ratings actually mean, why 4am is the key hour to plan for, and how to spot if temperature might be the hidden cause of early wakes.They share personal experience, evidence-backed layering tips, and what not to do (like doubling up TOG bags). Whether you’re in Melbourne winter or navigating air-conditioned tropical nights, this episode is your cold weather dressing guide.Chapters00:00 Intro & Icebreaker01:15 Why 4am is the coldest window02:30 Safe sleep vs temperature guidelines03:20 TOG ratings explained05:30 Real-life layering examples06:55 Heating vs sleeping bag strategy09:45 When to use merino bags11:00 Cold room troubleshooting13:30 Sleeved vs sleeveless debate15:00 Why babies sleep better in your bed17:00 Adult doona vs baby TOG logic18:30 Wrap-up tips and final notes
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Sleep Detectives: Answering your baby sleep questions
Get subscriber-only content + free bonus resources from this episode as a newsletter subscriberIn our very first Sleep Detectives case file, we’re tackling a common suspect in short naps and early wakes: too much light.A listener writes in: “How do I make my baby’s room darker without replacing the blinds?” Sally and Bec investigate with their trademark mix of evidence, empathy, and real-life hacks. From foil on windows to duct-taped garbage bags (yes, really), this episode is all about solving the mystery of broken sleep—without spending big.Plus: why night lights may be harming your baby’s melatonin, and what to do when the pick-up/put-down method stops working.🎙️ 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 Blackout Room Cheat Sheet🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Case File: Too Bright to Sleep01:20 How light disrupts melatonin03:30 Budget blackout hacks (that work)07:10 The glow egg problem09:00 When ditching nap three backfires11:00 Pick-up/put-down breakdown13:20 The standing baby phase15:19 Next case on Sleep Detectives
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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