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 TRAPPED Nap 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/@thesleepconcierge https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/ Chapters 00:00 Welcome + why this topic is tricky 01:00 What the word “gentle” implies 02:30 Does gentle always mean no crying? 04:45 The shame spiral: when gentle gets weaponised 07:30 Real client stories about switching techniques 10:00 How temperament affects “gentle” methods 12:30 What we really do instead of labels 15:00 Final thoughts: what’s the opposite of gentle? 💌 Get bonus tools → www.naptrappedpodcast.com