Sleep Detective Q&A: Early Rising, 40-Min Naps & Night Feed Timing
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour baby’s internal alarm clock is stuck on 5:40 am, naps stall at a neat 40 minutes, and night-feeds keep creeping forward—sound familiar? In this Sleep Detectives episode, Sally Woods and Bec Maher tackle six rapid-fire questions from the Nap Trapped community, sharing the exact tweaks they use with 1:1 clients (and their own kids) to turn chaos into consistent sleep.What You’ll Learn• Why two naps at 7 months often fuels chronic early rising—and how a “bonus” catnap fixes it• Merino vs. cotton sleep sacks: do the temperature claims stack up?• The delay-delay-delay trick to stretch 40-minute naps into 90+ minutes• Anchoring 6-month milk feeds to four-hour intervals without a hunger meltdown• When (and how hard) to cap an oversized morning nap so afternoons don’t implode• A step-by-step plan to push 11:30 pm & 4:30 am feeds back—then drop one pain-freeChapters00:00 Intro – Welcome to Sleep Detectives00:32 Q1: 7 mo on two naps & 5:40 am wake-ups08:35 Q2: Are merino sleep sacks worth the $$?14:36 Q3: 11.5 mo stuck on 40-minute naps20:10 Q4: Stretching feeds to every four hours25:25 Q5: Capping a long first nap at 7.5 mo28:19 Q6: Night-feeds drifting earlier—what now?33:50 Wrap-up & your homework🎙️ 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 PodcastsFeel free to share this episode with the friend who’s Googling “Is 5 am technically morning?”—and let us know which detective tip you’re trying first!
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Surviving the 4-Month Sleep Regression | Baby Sleep Self-Settling Secrets
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYour dreamy 12-week-old was logging eight-hour stretches… then BAM! night-wakings every 90 minutes, cat-naps on repeat, and a dummy you’re replacing all night long. Sound familiar? In this episode, sleep consultants Sally Woods and Bec Maher unpack the infamous 4-month sleep regression—what it is (a permanent shift in sleep architecture) and how to steer your baby back to restful nights without panic or guilt. What You’ll Learn• The science of newborn vs. mature sleep cycles—and why four stages suddenly become five • Classic regression red flags (hourly wakings, 38-min naps, dummy drama) • How to tell hunger wakings from “just get me back to sleep” calls—and keep the night-buffet closed • Feed-anchor strategy: hold steady at two night feeds and treat the rest as resettles • Gentle self-settling basics (100 % awake into the cot, no “drowsy but awake” myths) • Day-time tweaks: four-hourly feeds & realistic 45-min naps to fuel better nights Chapters00:00 Intro – Why the 4-month shift is so hyped00:40 What actually changes in baby sleep cycles01:28 Signs you’re in the regression04:54 Newborn vs. mature sleep architecture08:12 Dummy falls out… now what?11:16 Can early self-settling stop the regression?16:48 Growth spurt or habit waking—spot the difference18:32 Two-feed anchor & “resettle” rule21:13 Creating a gap between props and sleep24:11 Day-work: feeds, naps & schedule sanity25:31 Mindset—consistency over quick fixes🎙️ 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. 📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & Bec on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/
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Dummy Drama, Early Wakes & Nap Tweaks: Real Sleep Advice for Real Parents - Q&A
Tired of overnight dummy re-plugs? Confused by early wakes or second nap refusal? In this rapid-fire Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec tackle five of the most common baby sleep questions straight from your DMs. No fluff, no judgment—just clear, compassionate advice that works in the real world.From dummy dilemmas to balancing solids, milk, and naps, this episode is a goldmine for parents navigating that unpredictable 5 to 12-month window.👉 Want to subscribe to every ep and get free sleep tools?Visit: www.naptrappedpodcast.com🧠 What You’ll Learn:When (and how) to wean the dummyWhy your 8-month-old might still be waking overnightHow to balance milk, solids, and nap timingThe logic behind the “short/long” nap structure at 12 monthsWhat self-settling really means (and what it doesn’t)How sleep consultants read between the lines to spot hidden issues⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives01:00 Dummy drama at 5 months—ditch or stick?08:30 8-month-old early wakes + hunger troubleshooting14:55 12-month-old with great naps—do you need to tweak them?18:50 Self-settling but still waking—what’s the missing piece?26:30 Why your intake form tells us everything we need🎙️ 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.📩 Want updates + exclusive sleep tools?Subscribe at www.naptrappedpodcast.com
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Sleep Associations: What’s Helpful, What’s Not, and How to Change Them
Want to stay up to date with all epidodes? Free to subscribe here: 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhat actually counts as a “negative” sleep association? Is feeding to sleep always a problem? What about rocking, bouncing, or even dummies?In this episode, Sally and Bec break down how sleep associations work—why some become disruptive, how to create “positive” ones that work with your baby’s sleep cycles, and how to gently phase out the ones that are no longer sustainable.Whether you’re dealing with dummy drama, transfer fails, or 5am wakeups, this is your roadmap to building more independent sleep (without ditching the cuddles or bedtime rituals).🧠 What You’ll Learn:The science behind sleep associationsThe difference between “parent-led” and “unassisted”When the dummy becomes a problem—and when it doesn’tHow to wean from contact naps and rockingThe most overlooked positive associationsWhy predictable patterns help everyone sleep better⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome (and Aldi chocolate chat)02:00 What is a sleep association?05:00 Why the first 10 minutes matter08:00 How babies link sleep cycles11:00 Sleep onset association disorder14:00 How to create positive sleep cues17:00 Separation anxiety + bedtime resistance22:00 Dummies: when to keep, when to wean27:00 Carrier nap struggles30:00 Sustainable steps to change32:00 Bonus tips for creating lasting sleep 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.💡 BONUS TOOLS & SUPPORT🛏️ Need personalised help? Join our Sleep Community📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe to the Newsletter
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Ditch the Dummy? Settle Flailing Arms? Your Questions, Solved - Q&A
Want subscriber-only baby sleep tools? Join the Nap Trapped newsletter → www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally and Bec go deep on real listener questions — from ditching the dummy to stretching feeds and starting newborn routines. This is the episode to queue up when you need practical advice from two seasoned sleep consultants who’ve seen it all (flailing arms, 5:30am wakeups, and yes, the dummy battle).They don’t just give tips — they break down why it happens, what’s normal, and how to get through the trickiest transitions with less stress (and fewer tears).🎧 What You’ll LearnWhat to do when your baby flails their arms after unswaddlingThe right way to ditch the dummy (and when to keep it)Why 5:30am dummy wakeups aren’t always “bad”How to know if it’s time to drop a night feedWhen to start a routine with a newborn (8 weeks)How to stretch a baby from 3-hour to 4-hour feeds (without meltdowns)⏱ Chapters00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives00:30 Should I hold baby’s arms down to settle?02:40 Tips for dummy weaning (without wrecking naps)08:30 Is a 5:30am dummy resettle normal?10:45 When to drop night feeds at 4 months13:50 Can you start a routine at 8 weeks?20:30 How to stretch baby’s feeds to 4-hourly🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDNap Trapped brings together baby sleep experts Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) to answer the real sleep questions you’re too tired to Google. Practical, evidence-based, and always judgement-free.📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter → www.naptrappedpodcast.com📸 Follow Sally & BecSally on InstagramBec on Instagram🎧 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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