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Nap Trapped

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

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

00:52:57

Sleep Detectives: Teething, Daycare Naps and Cot...

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2026/10/07

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 old has slept through the night two nights straight, one and a half weeks into night weaning and modified Ferber. Case solved. Case closed.Subscribe and catch every episode at

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00:37:58

Evidence-based Baby Sleep With That Sleep Doc (Part 2)

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2026/09/30

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 needs, and Sally asks Sujay to diagnose her. We get into what actually decides how much sleep our babies need, why six hours of naps won't give you a twelve hour night, whether overtiredness is really a

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00:46:06

What Is Sleep Training, Really? With That Sleep Doc...

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2026/09/23

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 doctor at Duke University, where he directs the child neurology sleep medicine program. Sally DM'd him on the seventh of December 2024, before Nap Trapped even existed. It was left on

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00:41:32

Sleep Detectives: Your Baby Sleep Q’s Answered - Ep 99

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2026/09/09

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.comWhat You'll Learn:- When to drop the morning and before-lunch bottles (the exact ages)- How to protect your toddler's sleep when a new baby arrives — and what NOT to change- The transitional schedule explained: why it doesn't have to look

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00:23:29

The 3-to-2 Nap Drop - 9 Month Old Case Study

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2026/09/02

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 windows and reactive co-sleeping creeping earlier and earlier.We unpack why the nap drop is rarely the villain, what the clues in this mum's own message tell us about what was already in the mix,

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00:36:36

Sleep Detectives: Naps, Feeds & Early Rising | Ep 97

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2026/08/26

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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00:26:24

Should Mum or Dad Do The Sleep Training?

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2026/08/19

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.comWhat You'll LearnWhy Bec's default is mum first — and exactly when she flips thatWhat happens when dad takes over and it's going well... then mum comes back inThe breastfeeding-to-sleep trap: why the boobs

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00:48:13

Sleep Detectives: Early Rising, Night Weaning &...

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2026/08/11

Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.comSleepy 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 she's tried everything, to 8-month-old twins early rising on three naps, a 12-month-old with habitual 10 PM and 2 AM feeds, and an 18-month-old screaming the house down at bedtime — this episode covers the

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00:34:52

5 Things Worth The Money (To Us) | Ep 94

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2026/08/05

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 village at www.naptrappedpodcast.com---WHAT YOU'LL LEARN- Why Bec swears by her Thermomix (secondhand or otherwise)- The Ninja coffee machine that replaced Sally's daily takeaway habit- Microblading, travel

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00:45:34

Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps

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2026/07/29

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 episode covers a lot of ground in plain language with the science behind every answer.Subscribe and get more at www.naptrappedpodcast.com---WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• How to handle a two-hour time zone difference

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00:26:39

Snooze Member Masterclass: Small Changes, Big Sleep Wins

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2026/07/22

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 dramatic overhaul. Just the right foundations, applied consistently.Subscribe to the Nap Trapped podcast and access all masterclasses inside the Snooze membership at www.naptrappedpodcast.comWHAT YOU'LL

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00:30:06

Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap...

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2026/07/15

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.comWhat You'll Learn:- Why false starts happen and how to fix them fast- The truth about moving nap times — rip the bandaid or go slow?- Step-by-step overnight weaning for a six month old- When to ditch wake windows for a clock-based schedule- Why capping nap one at 13 months saves your nights-

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00:40:13

3 Toddler Sleep Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

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2026/07/01

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 how to course-correct without losing your mind.What You'll Learn:- Why milk feeds creep back in overnight and how reverse cycling happens with toddlers (not just babies)- How to handle constant bedtime

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00:43:16

Sleep Detectives: Real Questions, Real Answers

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2026/06/24

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 schedule — this episode covers the messy, nuanced, real-life stuff that keeps parents up at night (literally).Subscribe to Nap Trapped and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhat You'll

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00:29:11

How to Dress Your Baby for Winter Sleep

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2026/06/17

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 to you.Subscribe and never miss an episode: www.naptrappedpodcast.comWhat You'll Learn:• Why autopilot dressing habits can cause cold-related wake-ups• The tog rating guide — when to use 2.5 vs 3.5 vs

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00:36:58

Sleep Detectives: Nap Timing, Childcare & Tog Ratings

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2026/06/09

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 dress your baby in for a 20-degree room with a 3.5 tog bag.Subscribe and find every episode at www.naptrappedpodcast.com---WHAT YOU'LL LEARN• Why the 2.5-hour wake window before nap two exists (and

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00:38:13

Parenting Doesn't Stop When the Sun Goes Down....

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2026/06/03

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 responsive overnight parenting actually looks like, and why a better-rested family is a more present one.What you'll learn:- Why wanting more sleep does not make you selfish or less responsive- How to tell a

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00:44:43

Solids & Sleep: How to Introduce Food Without...

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2026/05/26

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 are more connected than most parents realise—and the way you time, sequence, and volume your baby's meals can make or break your nights. In this episode, Sally and Bec pull back the curtain on exactly

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00:32:59

Weaning Breastfeeds Without Wrecking Sleep

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2026/05/19

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.comIn this episode, Sally and Bec answer a brilliant question from a Camp Snooze member who's approaching her baby's first birthday and wants to phase out breastfeeding as gently as possible — without tanking naps or overnight sleep

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00:12:34

Sleep Detectives: Back After Sickness, Do You Sleep...

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2026/05/05

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comDid 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 this bonus Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec tackle a real question from listener Bridget, whose nine-month-old went from great sleeper to two weeks of crap nights after a head cold. Her previous

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