Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap caps and dummies

Sleep Detectives: False starts, night weaning, nap caps and dummies

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher July 15, 2026 Duration: 30:06

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 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

- Dummy use at three months — habit or helpful tool?

- When to push the lunch nap later at 20 months


Chapters:

00:10 – Welcome back: Sleep Detectives returns

00:29 – Fan mail: a real win from a listener

05:08 – Q1: False starts in a seven month old

07:41 – Q2: 13 month old — how to bring nap two forward

10:44 – Q3: Six month old, two night feeds, how to wean

16:11 – Q4: When to switch from wake windows to clock-based schedule

20:04 – Q5: 13 month old, long morning nap, second nap hit and miss

22:23 – Off topic: most fun parenting stage

25:52 – Q6: 22 month old sleep schedule

26:38 – Q7: Is a dummy for resettling a bad habit at three months?

28:04 – Q8: When to push the lunch nap later at 20 months

29:54 – Wrap up


ABOUT NAP TRAPPED:

Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) — two experienced baby sleep consultants who cut through the noise with evidence-based, realistic sleep support for tired Australian parents.


Links:

Instagram – Sally: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/

Instagram – Bec: https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Website: www.naptrappedpodcast.com


Ever found yourself stuck on the couch, scrolling in the quiet, while your little one finally sleeps? You're not alone, and that's exactly where Nap Trapped finds its groove. Hosted by Australian sleep consultants Sally Woods of The Sleep Concierge and Bec Maher from The Sleep Centre, this podcast meets you in that exhausted, sometimes isolating space. It’s a direct conversation between two experts who are also mums, blending solid, evidence-based strategies with the real-world chaos of family life. They break down the 'why' behind restless nights and short naps, moving beyond rigid rules to offer adaptable, practical solutions that actually fit your day. The tone is all solidarity and zero judgment, recognising that every family's sleep journey is different. You'll hear honest stories, debunk common myths, and get actionable advice that aims to bring more rest to your household, not just your baby. Tune into Nap Trapped for a genuinely helpful mix of professional insight and relatable commiseration, all delivered with a warm, Aussie sensibility. It's the kind of podcast you listen to while you're, well, nap trapped, and finish feeling equipped and understood.
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