Nap Trapped

Sally Woods and Bec Maher
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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.

  1. 11 Aug

    Sleep Detectives: Early Rising, Night Weaning & Toddler Bedtime

    Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.com Sleepy Ds are back. This week Sally and Bec put on their detective hats for four real listener questions — and as always, they love a side quest. From a 14-month-old waking every two hours in a co-sleeping setup where mum feels like she's tried everything, to 8-month-old twins early rising on three naps, a 12-month-old with habitual 10 PM and 2 AM feeds, and an 18-month-old screaming the house down at bedtime — this episode covers the full spectrum of what families are actually living right now. Sally and Bec break down why "I've tried everything" often means behavioural sleep training hasn't been tried properly or consistently, why the 14-month age group is one of the most common they see, and why zooming out is the single biggest gift a sleep consultant brings. Bec shares a real case study of a two-and-a-half-year-old whose cot was removed six months ago — and what happened when they brought it back. Sally walks through a 2-year-5-month-old who had been a great sleeper at 8–9 months and then fell apart 17 days ago. For the twins question, they dig into corrected age, calorie distribution, dream feeds for twins specifically, and why early rising is almost never the right trigger for a nap drop. For the night weaning question, they unpack the difference between extinction and modified Ferber, dummy replug strategy, anchored feed times, and how to teach a 12-month-old to find their own dummy. For the 18-month regression, Sally explains the rule of threes, why checks can make things worse and what to do instead, and how filling an autonomy cup during the day gives you the backbone to hold a boundary at bedtime. What You'll Learn: - Why "tried everything" usually means one key thing hasn't been tried — or hasn't been done consistently enough - How the 2-to-1 nap transition makes 12–15 months one of the trickiest ages Sally and Bec see - Why early rising almost never signals it's time to drop a nap - The difference between extinction and modified Ferber — and which fits a dummy-using 12-month-old - How to anchor overnight feeds and organically nudge them out - Why check-ins can escalate an 18-month-old and what to do instead - The rule of threes for toddler habits - How micro-choices during the day support bedtime boundary-holding Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome back, Sleepy Ds 00:37 – Side quests, adenoids and Dirty Dancing 02:42 – Question 1: 14-month-old, waking every 2 hours, co-sleeping, tried everything 06:17 – Why "tried everything" often misses the full picture 11:08 – Bec's real case: bringing the cot back for a 2.5-year-old 15:14 – Why having a coach changes everything 19:05 – Question 2: 8-month-old twins, 3 naps, early rising at 5–6 AM 24:31 – Why we don't drop a nap to fix early rising 27:14 – Lining everything up so there's just one thing to do 30:11 – Question 3: 12-month-old, 10 PM and 2 AM feeds, night weaning plan 34:06 – Extinction vs modified Ferber, dummy strategy, anchored feeds 38:00 – How long will night weaning take? The honest answer 39:42 – Question 4: 18-month-old screaming at bedtime, checks make it worse 41:19 – The 18-month regression, autonomy cups and micro-choices 44:18 – When to reduce check-in input and lengthen intervals 46:16 – The rule of threes and when to hit reset 47:41 – Wrap up and sleep crimes ahead ABOUT NAP TRAPPED: Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two Australian sleep consultants who work with real families every single week. Evidence-based, warm, and refreshingly honest about how hard this actually is. Links: Sally – https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec – https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Podcast – www.naptrappedpodcast.com

    Sleep Detectives: Early Rising, Night Weaning & Toddler Bedtime

  2. 5 Aug

    5 Things Worth The Money (To Us) | Ep 94

    Sally and Bec step away from baby sleep talk to share the five things they genuinely believe are worth the money — from kitchen appliances to travel. No affiliate codes, no sponsors (yet), just honest opinions from two tired, busy mums who have tried a lot of things. Subscribe and join the village at www.naptrappedpodcast.com --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why Bec swears by her Thermomix (secondhand or otherwise) - The Ninja coffee machine that replaced Sally's daily takeaway habit - Microblading, travel prams and the Robovac debate - Why a cleaner or housekeeper is not a luxury — it's a sanity saver - The case for great champagne, Ben and Jerry's Tonight Dough and gym membership - Why booking the trip — any trip — is always worth it --- CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and episode premise 02:06 Bec's #1: The Thermomix 05:34 Sally's #1: The Ninja Coffee Machine 09:53 Bec's #2: Microblading 11:36 Sally's #2: Baby Zen Yo-Yo travel pram 14:49 Bec's #3: The Robovac 15:46 Sally's #3: A cleaner or housekeeper 21:43 Bec's #4: Great champagne 23:16 Sally's #4: Ben and Jerry's Tonight Dough 25:51 Bec's #5: Gym membership 29:38 Sally's #5: Book the trip 33:23 Wrap-up and listener question --- ABOUT NAP TRAPPED Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced baby sleep consultants, mothers and friends who tell it like it is. Evidence-based, warm and occasionally very funny. --- LINKS Sally: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Podcast: www.naptrappedpodcast.com

  3. 29 July

    Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps

    Sally and Bec are back in the hot seat answering your real-life baby sleep questions live and unscripted. From managing jet lag with an eleven-month-old to knowing when to drop a night feed, trimming nap one, tackling twins in a shared room and transitioning away from patting to sleep — this episode covers a lot of ground in plain language with the science behind every answer. Subscribe and get more at www.naptrappedpodcast.com --- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • How to handle a two-hour time zone difference with a baby without pre-adjusting at home • Why creature comforts and a mini bedtime routine matter on arrival night • When an 11.30 PM and 3 AM waking pattern at six months is habitual versus hunger • How to confidently drop a ritualized night feed and anchor in a single overnight feed • When to start trimming nap one for a nine-month-old on the OG two-nap schedule • Why a short-long nap structure protects the second half of the day and reduces early rising • How to transition from patting to sleep toward independent self-settling • Twins at eight months sharing a room — the case for letting them coexist early • What time nap one should be when your eleven-month-old wakes at six instead of six-thirty • Whether staying in the room while baby self-settles causes problems down the track --- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — millions of great sleepers not on our schedule 00:25 Welcome to Sleep Detectives 01:19 Q1: Preparing an eleven-month-old for a two-hour time zone difference 07:08 Camp Snooze ad 07:40 Q2: When to resettle versus feed — six-month-old waking at 11.30 PM and 3 AM 12:39 Q3: When to trim nap one — nine-month-old on OG schedule 17:01 Why there is always a why behind schedule changes 21:03 Q4: Transitioning from patting to sleep to self-settling 26:43 Q5: Twins at eight months sharing a room 31:34 Q6: Nap one timing when eleven-month-old wakes at six AM 35:03 Soapbox — overtiredness is real 37:47 Q7: Does staying in the room while baby self-settles cause problems later 44:42 Wrap-up and where to find help --- ABOUT NAP TRAPPED Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre). Between them they bring twenty years of hands-on baby and toddler sleep experience. Every episode is evidence-based, judgment-free and built for tired, time-poor parents who want real answers. --- LINKS Sally — https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec — https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Camp Snooze — joinsnooze.com More episodes — www.naptrappedpodcast.com

    Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps

  4. 22 July

    Snooze Member Masterclass: Small Changes, Big Sleep Wins

    What if you didn't need a big sleep training plan to see real results? In this Snooze Masterclass, Sally and Bec break down a real-life message from a family member whose 11-week-old is now sleeping 11 hours overnight — after just a handful of small, low-pressure changes. No crying it out. No dramatic overhaul. Just the right foundations, applied consistently. Subscribe to the Nap Trapped podcast and access all masterclasses inside the Snooze membership at www.naptrappedpodcast.com WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Why a hard 7am wake time is the single most powerful anchor for your baby's day• How swaddling for every nap works as a sleep association — and why the Miracle Blanket is a game-changer• The difference between a baby who is awake and a baby who is just noisy overnight• Why over-responding at night can accidentally create the very wake-ups you're trying to avoid• How these small changes protect you heading into the four-month sleep regression• Why it's okay — and sometimes better — to pop baby down and see what happens CHAPTERS00:10 Welcome to the Masterclass01:09 Why sleep doesn't have to be all or nothing01:48 The text message that started it all — 11 hours overnight at 11 weeks03:30 Change 1: Hard wake at 7am and why it anchors everything06:07 How a set wake time protects bedtime and builds circadian rhythm07:05 Change 2: Swaddling for every nap — sleep associations and the Miracle Blanket09:00 Change 3: Putting baby down in the bassinet for naps10:59 Bec's experience — starting from day one with the cot13:32 Temperament, contact naps and giving yourself permission to try14:44 A flow chart idea for newborn settling decisions16:35 Change 4: Letting baby flap around overnight instead of rushing in17:10 Why first-time parents don't know what normal baby sleep sounds like18:50 One of two things will happen — and both are okay19:58 Why white noise is more for parents than babies20:46 How over-responding overnight can snowball post four-month regression22:50 Small changes add up — celebrating the wins24:55 Working holistically: foundations first, techniques second ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two Australian paediatric sleep consultants who keep it real about baby sleep. Evidence-based, warm and refreshingly honest. LINKSInstagram — Sally: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/Instagram — Bec: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Snooze Membership + all episodes: www.naptrappedpodcast.com

    Snooze Member Masterclass: Small Changes, Big Sleep Wins

  5. 15 July

    Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap caps and dummies

    Sleep Detectives is back! Sally and Bec answer your real baby sleep questions — false starts, night weaning, nap caps, dummy habits and more. Subscribe and get better sleep support at www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll Learn: - Why false starts happen and how to fix them fast - The truth about moving nap times — rip the bandaid or go slow? - Step-by-step overnight weaning for a six month old - When to ditch wake windows for a clock-based schedule - Why capping nap one at 13 months saves your nights - Dummy use at three months — habit or helpful tool? - When to push the lunch nap later at 20 months Chapters: 00:10 – Welcome back: Sleep Detectives returns 00:29 – Fan mail: a real win from a listener 05:08 – Q1: False starts in a seven month old 07:41 – Q2: 13 month old — how to bring nap two forward 10:44 – Q3: Six month old, two night feeds, how to wean 16:11 – Q4: When to switch from wake windows to clock-based schedule 20:04 – Q5: 13 month old, long morning nap, second nap hit and miss 22:23 – Off topic: most fun parenting stage 25:52 – Q6: 22 month old sleep schedule 26:38 – Q7: Is a dummy for resettling a bad habit at three months? 28:04 – Q8: When to push the lunch nap later at 20 months 29:54 – Wrap up ABOUT NAP TRAPPED: Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced baby sleep consultants who cut through the noise with evidence-based, realistic sleep support for tired Australian parents. Links: Instagram – Sally: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Instagram – Bec: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Website: www.naptrappedpodcast.com

    Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap caps and dummies

  6. 1 July

    3 Toddler Sleep Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

    Toddlers are relentless. They target your heartstrings, they push every boundary, and they will absolutely ask for a third bottle of milk at 2 AM just to see what happens. In this episode Sally and Bec break down the three most common toddler sleep mistakes they see every single day — and exactly how to course-correct without losing your mind. What You'll Learn: - Why milk feeds creep back in overnight and how reverse cycling happens with toddlers (not just babies) - How to handle constant bedtime requests and delay tactics without feeding the cycle - Why parent-led associations like couch sleep and cuddle-to-sleep come back after sickness or travel — and how to reset - The bedtime pass strategy for school-aged kids with busy brains - Why toddler tantrums are a developmental milestone, not a parenting failure - How to hold a boundary at 2 AM when your willpower is firmly in your slippers Chapters: 00:10 – Welcome and comment of the week 01:33 – Mistake 1: Milk feeds creeping back in overnight 05:03 – The reverse cycling trap and how it snowballs 10:40 – How to wean overnight milk with a clear plan 15:29 – Mistake 2: Constant requests to get out of bed 17:23 – Visual checklists and the bedtime pass strategy 23:44 – Why toddler tantrums are actually a milestone 31:32 – Mistake 3: Parent-led associations returning (cuddles, couch sleep) 33:44 – Not being in a rush to make sleep happen quickly 37:32 – Post-sickness and post-travel sleep resets 39:18 – The audit: environment, sleep pressure, settling technique ABOUT NAP TRAPPED: Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced sleep consultants who work with families around the world. They bring evidence-based guidance, warm realism and zero judgment to every episode. Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.com Links: Sally – https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec – https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

    3 Toddler Sleep Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

  7. 24 June

    Sleep Detectives: Real Questions, Real Answers

    Got burning baby sleep questions? Sally and Bec are back in the Sleep Detectives hot seat answering real questions from real parents across Spotify, Instagram DMs and the Snooze membership community. From the dreaded failed evening cat nap to split nights, early rising twins and the OG nine-month schedule — this episode covers the messy, nuanced, real-life stuff that keeps parents up at night (literally). Subscribe to Nap Trapped and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll Learn: • What to do when the fourth nap fails for a four-month-old • The OG nine-month schedule with solids, milk feeds and naps laid out clearly • How cow's milk protein allergy and self-weaning can affect overnight sleep • Why the delay, delay, delay technique requires you to overreach to 7 a.m. • How to handle early rising twins sharing a room • Why the second nap is always the trickiest — and how to rescue it • The difference between a true split night and an overtired overnight waking • Why nap training takes longer when you use a staggered approach (and why that is okay) Chapters: 00:06 — Welcome back and the Snooze live Sleep Detectives recap 02:41 — Q1: Four-month-old failed evening cat nap (Alyssa, Spotify) 09:24 — Q2: OG nine-month schedule with solids and short long naps 13:14 — Q3: Nine-month-old nearly done breastfeeding, CMPA and early rising 19:25 — Q4: 18-month-old twins and early rising — delay, delay, delay 27:29 — Q5: Nine-and-a-half-month-old short second nap on the OG schedule 36:57 — Q6: 17-month-old split nights and 4 a.m. wakeups 42:29 — Wrap up ABOUT: Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two Australian sleep consultants who work with families every single day. They bring evidence-based advice, zero judgment and a healthy dose of realism to every episode. Links: Sally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Snooze membership: www.joinsnooze.com

    Sleep Detectives: Real Questions, Real Answers

  8. 17 June

    How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep

    Is your baby waking at 3 or 4am for no obvious reason? The answer might be sitting in their wardrobe. In this episode Sally and Bec break down exactly how to dress your baby for winter sleep — tog ratings, layering, Merino wool bags, room temperature, and why your monitor reading might be lying to you. Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll Learn: • Why autopilot dressing habits can cause cold-related wake-ups • The tog rating guide — when to use 2.5 vs 3.5 vs Merino wool • How to layer underneath a sleeping bag for different room temperatures • Why room temperature readings can mislead you (and how to fix that) • When to add heating vs when to let the bag do the work • Why cold hands and a cold nose don't tell the whole story • The two Merino wool sleeping bag brands Sally and Bec genuinely recommend Chapters: 00:00 Intro — bed making, king pillows and the sweaty bat 08:15 Why families slip into autopilot with baby dressing in winter 09:42 The fear of overheating and why we're almost always adding layers 10:41 Singlets, onesies and the base layer explained 11:09 Why Merino wool sleeping bags are worth the investment 12:20 Woolbabe and Woolino — the brands they recommend 15:08 Room temperature: what range to aim for 16:46 Why thermostat readings can't always be trusted 18:40 Where to place your thermometer and what cold extremities really mean 19:36 Layering guide by temperature with a 2.5 Tog bag 20:32 When to move to a 3.5 Tog or Merino bag 21:27 Taking the chill off vs overheating — finding the balance 27:19 How Sally and Bec investigate temperature as part of sleep work 28:52 Wrap-up ABOUT NAP TRAPPED: Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced baby sleep consultants who cut through the noise with evidence-based, practical advice for tired parents. Links: Camp Snooze: https://joinsnooze.com Sally on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/ Bec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

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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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  • Creator
    Sally Woods and Bec Maher
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sally Woods and Bec Maher
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