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
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How Long Should Baby Take to Fall Asleep?
Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist? Grab it here: www.naptrappedpodcast.comHow long should it take your baby to drift off? 5 minutes? 15? More? Sally and Bec break down what’s normal when it comes to settling times, why a quick bedtime isn’t always a good sign, and what to do if your baby or toddler suddenly takes longer to fall asleep.Expect practical examples, stories from real families (and our own kids!), plus tips for making sure your schedule and wake windows actually match your baby’s sleep needs.What You’ll Learn• What “sleep onset latency” really means• Why quick bedtimes can signal overtiredness• Why some babies cry for 1–2 minutes every night — and it’s normal• When longer settling means you should adjust your wake windows• Why it’s okay to let them process and take their time🎙️ 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 pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro00:10 Why we get this question all the time01:00 What’s normal sleep onset latency?03:00 Why some babies cry before sleep (and it’s okay)05:30 How sleep onset changes as sleep improves07:30 Wake windows & “are they tired enough?”10:30 When to tweak your schedule (or not)13:00 Naps: into cot vs asleep time16:00 Real family stories + examples19:00 Final thoughts: trust your schedule & let them settle
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Solids, Bottles & Wake Times - Sleep Detectives Q&A
Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist?Download it here: www.naptrappedpodcast.comThis week, Sally and Bec tackle your real-life sleep questions in another Sleep Detectives hot seat. From how to balance solids and milk feeds around naps, to bottles that actually work, to the golden rule for wake-up times — no question is too specific. Expect practical advice, zero judgement, and plenty of “try this tonight” clarity.• How to fit solids around three naps for an eight-month-old• How to feed a distracted baby in public• When to switch bottles and teat flows for bigger feeds• The real answer to “Should I wake my baby at 7am?”• What to do if eczema or discomfort keeps baby in your bed00:00 Welcome + hot seat Q&A intro01:36 Solids + milk feeds with three naps06:10 Feeding a distracted baby09:32 Best bottles for bigger milk feeds13:39 Wake your baby at 7am?17:00 Eczema, co-sleeping & root causes23:00 Final thoughts & detective mindset🎙️ 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 pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/What You’ll LearnChapters
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Surviving the Two-Year Sleep Regression
Want our FREE Pre-Sleep Training Checklist?For show subscribers hereThe 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 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 pre-sleep training checklist🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 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
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Sleep Detectives: Fix Early Wakes, Split Nights & Cot Battles
Get subscriber-only content + free bonus resources from this episode:www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this Sleep Detectives case file, Sally and Bec investigate some of the trickiest sleep curveballs: early waking that won’t budge, split nights that drag on for hours, and what to do when your baby sits up in the cot but won’t lie back down. Expect clear, evidence-based solutions plus real talk on why not every “rule” works for every baby.🎙️ 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 trapped under a baby or just desperate for a longer stretch, you’ll find expert insights with a side of solidarity. No shame, no fluff.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:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro01:15 Early waking mystery (case file)03:45 Split nights explained07:10 Managing the standing baby phase10:30 Wake windows that actually work13:00 Next case on Sleep Detectives
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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