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