The Extinction Burst: What To Do When Good Sleep Training Goes Wobbly
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
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Sleep Detectives Listener Q&A: 2 to 1 Nap Struggles & Standing Cot Solutions
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:
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Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep? Sally & Bec Settle the Debate
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
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Busting the Myths: Spaced Feeding vs On Demand
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
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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