Surviving the Two-Year Sleep Regression

Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist? For show subscribers here The two-year sleep regression is brutal — but dropping the nap isn’t the fix. In this episode, Sally and Bec break down exactly why this tricky stage happens, how to hold your nerve when your toddler goes on nap strike, and the “milk run” rescue plan for when it all feels impossible. They share real stories, nap training tips, and the mindset shift that will help you stay unflappable when your toddler tries to call the shots. What You’ll Learn • Why the two-year sleep regression happens and who it hits hardest • Why dropping the nap too soon almost always backfires • How to use “cot time” to keep the nap in play • The milk run rescue plan (and exactly how to time it) • How to reset boundaries when your toddler starts testing them 🎙️ 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 + intro01:15 Why the two-year sleep regression is real04:20 How to hold the nap steady07:30 Using cot time + rescue naps12:00 The milk run nap explained16:00 Real-life stories: holding your nerve20:00 Resetting boundaries with toddlers25:00 Final thoughts + staying unflappable