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 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 + why this topic is tricky01:00 What the word “gentle” implies02:30 Does gentle always mean no crying?04:45 The shame spiral: when gentle gets weaponised07:30 Real client stories about switching techniques10:00 How temperament affects “gentle” methods12:30 What we really do instead of labels15:00 Final thoughts: what’s the opposite of gentle?💌 Get bonus tools → www.naptrappedpodcast.com
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Fast Five (Q&A): Night Feeds, Dummy Drama & When to Sleep Train
Get tools & bonus resources at:www.naptrappedpodcast.comAnother round of real parent questions, answered fast(ish). Sally and Bec tackle common (and slightly spicy) topics like: - Is two night feeds normal at 7 months? -Should I ditch the dummy? - When’s the “right” time to sleep train?If you're navigating short naps, dummy dependencies or middle-of-the-night wakings, this one’s for you.🎙️ 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 Early Riser’s Reset Playbook🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/Jump straight to...00:00 Welcome + Fast Five intro00:40 Two night feeds at 7 months—too much?02:15 Baby wakes every 2 hours overnight but naps well—why?05:15 Dummy only used for nap resettling—ditch it or not?07:25 Best age to start sleep training?12:10 What does “anchoring a feed” actually mean?15:00 How to submit your next Sleep Detective question
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Managing Milk Feeds During the 3 to 2 Nap Drop
Subscribe for FREE and get 50% off Sally's Nap Transition Guide:www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhat happens to milk feeds when you drop from 3 naps to 2? In this episode, Sally and Bec walk through how they restructure the day—so that milk feeds, solids, and naps all work together (not against each other). Whether you're breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, these are the changes we make to support longer stretches of sleep, bigger solids meals, and more confidence overnight.What You’ll LearnHow many milk feeds your baby needs after the 3–2 nap transitionWhy we drop the 11am feed—and what to offer insteadHow to create appetite for both solids and milk without conflictHow the afternoon feed schedule helps with overnight sleepWhat to do when solids start disrupting milk intake (or vice versa)🎙️ 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 Early Riser’s Reset Playbook🛏️ Join Our Sleep Community for Expert Support📸 Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconciergehttps://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/⏰ Jump Straight to...00:00 Welcome & context on feeding changes01:30 Why feeds matter for sleep confidence03:10 The 4-feed vs 3-feed model explained05:10 Where solids should land in the schedule07:40 The natural weaning process begins here09:30 Balancing milk + solids across the day11:30 Optimising the final feed before bed13:00 What full feeds do for false starts + overnight wakes15:00 Fixing sleep doesn’t always start with sleep training16:30 Wrapping up: feeding as a sleep foundation
Get free tools and exclusive content at:www.naptrappedpodcast.comIn this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally and Bec tackle five new listener questions—from babies feeding all night to what to do when you accidentally sleep in. If you're navigating nap schedules, early wakes, or wondering when to wean overnight feeds, this episode is packed with no-nonsense, judgment-free solutions.🎙️ 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 + rapid-fire intro01:00 How to fix reverse cycle feeding04:50 What to do if you oversleep the morning alarm09:30 Schedule for a 22-month-old (with real nap timing)12:45 11-month-old waking once a night—do you need a dummy?14:45 Final tips + episode wrap-up
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5 Ways to Get Better Baby Sleep (Without Sleep Training)
Get the pre-sleep training checklist (become a Nap Trapped FREE subscriber)Sleep training isn’t the only path to better sleep. In this episode, Sally and Bec share five simple, evidence-based changes you can make that can transform sleep.Whether you're contact napping, rocking to sleep, or trying to survive short naps, these strategies work before you ever sleep train.🎙️ 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 + intro01:30 Why bedtime routines matter02:40 Fixing snacking with anchored feeds05:15 Setting up the sleep environment09:30 Confidence and curiosity in settling12:45 Using realistic schedules and wake windows14:45 Final thoughts + recap
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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