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Nap Trapped
by Sally Woods and Bec Maher
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.
Episodes
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"Maybe mums that sleep train DON'T want their babies to cry"
A mum on TikTok put it perfectly: maybe mums who sleep train don't want their baby to cry. For us that's not controversial at all. It's the take that needs to be shouted from the rooftops. Sally stumbled across the video and commented straight away: yes, yes, yes, this is what I hear from…
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Sleep Detectives: Teething, Daycare Naps and Cot Climbers
Happy Sleep Detectives Day to all who celebrate! We open the Nap Trapped question box and answer your real-life baby sleep questions, from mum versus dad at bedtime to a 23 month old who's started climbing out of the cot. And a mum from our Spotify comments wrote back to tell us her twelve month...
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Evidence-based Baby Sleep With That Sleep Doc (Part 2)
Welcome back to part two of our 100th episode with That Sleep Doc, Dr Sujay Kansagra. He's a child neurologist and sleep medicine doctor at Duke University and the inventor of the Lullabee smart crib mattress. This half is where Bec finally gets to ask about a real bugbear of hers, low sleep…
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What Is Sleep Training, Really? With That Sleep Doc (Part 1)
We made it to 100 episodes and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. Sally's heart was beating the whole time 'cause she's that much of a fangirl. Our guest is the one and only Dr Sujay Kansagra, known to so many of you as That Sleep Doc. He's a child neurologist and sleep medicine…
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Sleep Detectives: Your Baby Sleep Q’s Answered - Ep 99
We're back in the Sleep Detectives hot seat answering your real baby sleep questions — bottles, naps, toddler boundaries, split nights, daycare schedules and a very important Fiji trip. Subscribe and never miss an episode at www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll Learn: - When to drop the morning...
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The 3-to-2 Nap Drop - 9 Month Old Case Study
Is the two-nap schedule wrecking your nine-month-old's sleep — or was something already brewing before you made the drop? This week we work through a real DM case study: a nine-month-old who moved to two naps and promptly hit the fan with short naps, false starts, lengthy middle-of-the-night wake...
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Sleep Detectives: Naps, Feeds & Early Rising | Ep 97
Sally and Bec tackle four real listener cases: third nap chaos, space feeding, early rising and the Early Rising Protocol for almost-12-month-olds.
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Should Mum or Dad Do The Sleep Training?
Which parent should be the one doing the settling at bedtime? Can you tag team? What happens if you tap out mid-session? Sally and Bec get into all of it — and their answer might surprise you. Subscribe to the Nap Trapped newsletter for weekly sleep support: www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll...
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Sleep Detectives: Early Rising, Night Weaning & Toddler Bedtime
Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.com Sleepy Ds are back. This week Sally and Bec put on their detective hats for four real listener questions — and as always, they love a side quest. From a 14-month-old waking every two hours in a co-sleeping setup where mum feels like...
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5 Things Worth The Money (To Us) | Ep 94
Sally and Bec step away from baby sleep talk to share the five things they genuinely believe are worth the money — from kitchen appliances to travel. No affiliate codes, no sponsors (yet), just honest opinions from two tired, busy mums who have tried a lot of things. Subscribe and join the…
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Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps
Sally and Bec are back in the hot seat answering your real-life baby sleep questions live and unscripted. From managing jet lag with an eleven-month-old to knowing when to drop a night feed, trimming nap one, tackling twins in a shared room and transitioning away from patting to sleep — this...
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Snooze Member Masterclass: Small Changes, Big Sleep Wins
What if you didn't need a big sleep training plan to see real results? In this Snooze Masterclass, Sally and Bec break down a real-life message from a family member whose 11-week-old is now sleeping 11 hours overnight — after just a handful of small, low-pressure changes. No crying it out. No...
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Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap caps and dummies
Sleep Detectives is back! Sally and Bec answer your real baby sleep questions — false starts, night weaning, nap caps, dummy habits and more. Subscribe and get better sleep support at www.naptrappedpodcast.com What You'll Learn: - Why false starts happen and how to fix them fast - The truth about...
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3 Toddler Sleep Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Toddlers are relentless. They target your heartstrings, they push every boundary, and they will absolutely ask for a third bottle of milk at 2 AM just to see what happens. In this episode Sally and Bec break down the three most common toddler sleep mistakes they see every single day — and exactly...
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Sleep Detectives: Real Questions, Real Answers
Got burning baby sleep questions? Sally and Bec are back in the Sleep Detectives hot seat answering real questions from real parents across Spotify, Instagram DMs and the Snooze membership community. From the dreaded failed evening cat nap to split nights, early rising twins and the OG nine-month...
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How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep
Is your baby waking at 3 or 4am for no obvious reason? The answer might be sitting in their wardrobe. In this episode Sally and Bec break down exactly how to dress your baby for winter sleep — tog ratings, layering, Merino wool bags, room temperature, and why your monitor reading might be lying…
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Sleep Detectives: Nap Timing, Childcare & Tog Ratings
Ever wondered why we put nap two at one o'clock — and whether you can nudge it to three hours after nap one? Sally and Bec crack open five real listener questions in this Sleep Detectives episode, covering nap timing logic, the childcare nap struggle, on-the-go naps at events, and exactly what to...
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Parenting Doesn't Stop When the Sun Goes Down. Neither Does Exhaustion.
In this episode Sally and Bec unpack one of the most loaded comments in baby sleep: that wanting better nights means you are trying to clock off from parenting. They agree with the comment, then explain why that agreement is the reason they help families sleep at all. They talk about what...
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Solids & Sleep: How to Introduce Food Without Wrecking Naps
Picture this: your seven-month-old has been sleeping beautifully, you introduce solids with the best intentions, and suddenly the nights are a mess. The 3am wake is back, the bedtime bottle is barely touched, and you have absolutely no idea if it's the sweet potato or the sleep. Solids and sleep...
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Weaning Breastfeeds Without Wrecking Sleep
Wondering how to wean breastfeeds without undoing all your hard sleep work? Nervous that dropping that cosy bedtime feed might send your great little sleeper back to square one? Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com In this episode, Sally and Bec...
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Sleep Detectives: Back After Sickness, Do You Sleep Train Again?
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Did your amazing sleeper suddenly turn into a night owl after a head cold—and now you're wondering if you have to start sleep training all over again? You're not alone, and the answer might surprise you. In…
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Sleep Regressions: Real or Not?
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com This episode tackles one of the most loaded terms in baby sleep: the regression. Sally and Bec dig into whether sleep regressions are real, why the label might be doing more harm than good, and what's actually...
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The Reason Tired Mums Don't Ask For Help
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Have you ever hesitated to look into sleep training because of what someone might think? Your sister-in-law. The mums' group. A stranger in the comments under a reel. If you have, you're not alone. And it's one...
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Sleep Associations: What They Are & Why They Matter
Sleep associations aren't the villain they've been made out to be. But here's the truth: the ones your baby can't recreate on their own at 2am? That's where things get complicated. Sally and Bec break down exactly what sleep associations are, why some cause overnight chaos while others work in…
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The Chronic Catnapper: When 20-Minute Naps Won't Budge
Picture this: Your 7-month-old self-settles beautifully at bedtime, sleeps through the night like a champion, but every single nap is 20-30 minutes. You thought sleep training would fix this. It didn't. Welcome to catnap purgatory. In this episode, Sally and Bec tackle the chronic catnapping...
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Is That Overnight Feed Habit or Hunger?
Wondering if your baby actually needs that 2am feed or if it's just become part of the routine? This week, Sally and Bec tackle one of the most confusing parts of baby sleep: figuring out what's genuine hunger and what's habitual waking. If you've been stuck in a pattern of feeding at the same...
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Feed Play Sleep: Why the Math Doesn't Math (& What Actually Works)
Everyone says feed, play, sleep is the golden rule. But what happens when your baby catnaps every 32 minutes and you're stuck feeding like a newborn at 8 months old? In this episode, Sally and Bec unpack why feed-play-sleep has a shelf life—and what to do when you're trapped in a snacky feeding...
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The Great Dummy Debate: When to Keep, When to Ditch
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com This week we're tackling everything dummy and pacifier related. If you're stuck replugging at 2am or wondering when (or if) to ditch it, this episode is for you. Sally and Bec break down the realistic...
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The Early Rising Protocol: Fix 4-7am Wake-Ups (Step-by-Step)
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com You've been up since 5am for three weeks straight. Your baby's early wakes feel impossible to fix, and everyone keeps saying "that's just babies." But what if it doesn't have to be? In this episode, Sally and…
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Why feeding to sleep has a time limit (and what to do instead)
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Here's the thing about feeding to sleep: it works brilliantly—until suddenly it doesn't. Your baby's waking every 45 minutes, you're the only one who can resettle, and you're trapped in a cycle of snack feeds…
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Why We Hold Off Breakfast During Sleep Training
Wondering why your sleep consultant is asking you to skip breakfast while working on night sleep? It sounds backwards, but there's solid science behind it. In this episode, Sally and Bec explain why breakfast is often the last meal they reintroduce during sleep work, and why temporarily holding…
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Sleep Detectives: Disaster Naps Edition
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Everyone says consistency is key. But what happens when your baby's 15-minute daycare nap throws your whole schedule into chaos? This week, Sally and Bec tackle the messy reality of disaster naps—those micro…
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Top 4 Expert Tips For The 4 Month Sleep Regression
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com This week, Sally and Bec tackle the four month sleep regression head-on. If you're in the thick of 45-minute wake-ups or watching your once-great sleeper unravel, this episode is your survival guide. The four...
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Sleep Detectives: When to Start “Awake but Drowsy”, Separation Anxiety & Holiday Sleep
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com This week’s Sleep Detectives is a proper grab-bag of the questions you’re Googling at 2am, and we didn’t even need a question box because we had leftovers from last week 😅 We cover everything from “should I...
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The Unspoken Benefits of Sleep Training
Want to subscribe to every episode and get FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Sleep training is usually talked about in terms of wake windows, self-settling, and fewer night wakings. But what parents don’t hear enough about are the unexpected, life-changing benefits that come after...
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Sleep Detectives: 4am Starts at 7 Months, What’s Really Going On?
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com It’s our Sleep Detectives episode, where we answer your real-life baby sleep questions (and somehow turn each one into a mini consult). This week we cover the messy middle of the 2–1 nap transition, toddlers...
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Why Up Time ≠ Awake Time
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com If you’re aiming for a 7–7 schedule and your baby wakes at 6:15am, what time do you start the day? From the moment they open their eyes? From when you hear them on the monitor? Or from when you actually go in,...
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Merry Christmas from Sally & Bec | A Quick Holiday Message
A quick note from Sally and Bec to wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Whether today's big or quiet, they hope you get a moment to breathe. They know the season can be exciting and messy, especially when you're juggling little ones and their sleep routines. They're taking a short break...
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Resettle, Resettle, Resettle - What Does That Even Mean?
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 naptrappedpodcast.com You know that moment when your baby wakes at 10pm but you're trying to hold the feed until midnight? Sally and Bec finally explain what 'just resettle' actually means in practice - because they've been saying it…
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Sleep Detectives: Nap Schedules, Early Rising & Pram Struggles
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com This week's Sleep Detectives tackles six parent questions spanning the full baby sleep spectrum. From nap schedule basics to stubborn early rising, Sally and Bec walk you through the specific fixes that…
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Holiday Boundaries: Your Permission to Prioritise Sleep
Sign up to Nap Trapped and enjoy 20% off the all-new baby sleep platform 'Snooze' featuring Sally and Bec as your personal baby sleep coaches 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com You can feel them closing in. The relatives. The outstretched arms. The chorus of "just one more cuddle" and "they don't…
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Sleep Detectives: Regressions, Poop Wakes & Nap Drops
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Your baby was sleeping through. Now they're waking hourly. Your toddler was cruising on two naps. Now they're refusing the second one. Sound familiar? This week Sally and Bec tackle six real parent questions...
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Is This Normal? A Real 9-Month Sleep Case Study with a Nanny
Sally's all-access sleep platform Snooze is LIVE! Sign up before December 31 and get the REST OF 2025 FREE A nanny reached out with a question we hear all the time: is it normal to keep waking my baby from that first nap? Sally and Bec unpack a real 9-month-old case study, breaking down when to…
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Financial Freedom After Baby: Betsy Westcott on Money, Identity + Motherhood
Want 20% off Betsy's financial wellness online course? Use code NAPTRAPPED at https://www.innermoneyjourney.com/digital-products. Here's the thing about becoming a parent: everything you knew about yourself, your work, and your money suddenly shifts. You might have been financially independent,...
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Starting Solids Without Fear: A Paramedic Mum's Practical Guide
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYou've finally got your baby sleeping through the night, and now you're about to start solids. But suddenly you're lying awake at 3am Googling "signs of choking" and "is gagging normal?" Sound familiar? This…
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Advice We'd Give You If We Weren't Afraid of Hurting Your Feelings
Look, we're people pleasers. Terrified of hurting feelings. But sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is rip the bandaid off and tell you what's actually getting in the way of better sleep. So today, we're following the trending format: advice we'd give you as sleep consultants if we weren't...
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Sleep Detectives: Swaddles, Ferber & Dummy Debates
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYou know that moment when you've tried everything and you're left thinking: am I doing this wrong? This week's Sleep Detectives is for you. Sally and Bec tackle nine real parent questions about the tricky...
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18 Month Sleep Regression: Boundary Testing & How to Handle It
Your toddler's been a great sleeper for months. Then one night they start demanding more books, more cuddles, more everything. You're trapped in the room for two hours wondering what happened to your independent sleeper. This is the 18 month sleep regression, and it's less about sleep and more...
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Sleep Detectives: 3-Year Olds, Early Wakes & Nap Transitions
Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comYou've been sending questions and Sally and Bec are answering them all. This week's Sleep Detectives covers everything from sleep training older toddlers to fixing stubborn 5:30am wakes to figuring out if your...
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Should You Cap the Morning Nap? Short/Long Naps Explained
Subscribers get a full breakdown of the schedules from this ep 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.com Wondering if you should cap that glorious morning nap? Sally and Bec break down the short/long nap schedule for 9-12 month olds, when to use it, when to skip it, and how to make it work without the chaos…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Sally Woods and Bec Maher
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