Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps

Sleep Detectives: Jet lag, night feeds and naps

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher July 29, 2026 Duration: 45:34

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.


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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• How to handle a two-hour time zone difference with a baby without pre-adjusting at home

• Why creature comforts and a mini bedtime routine matter on arrival night

• When an 11.30 PM and 3 AM waking pattern at six months is habitual versus hunger

• How to confidently drop a ritualized night feed and anchor in a single overnight feed

• When to start trimming nap one for a nine-month-old on the OG two-nap schedule

• Why a short-long nap structure protects the second half of the day and reduces early rising

• How to transition from patting to sleep toward independent self-settling

• Twins at eight months sharing a room — the case for letting them coexist early

• What time nap one should be when your eleven-month-old wakes at six instead of six-thirty

• Whether staying in the room while baby self-settles causes problems down the track


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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro — millions of great sleepers not on our schedule

00:25 Welcome to Sleep Detectives

01:19 Q1: Preparing an eleven-month-old for a two-hour time zone difference

07:08 Camp Snooze ad

07:40 Q2: When to resettle versus feed — six-month-old waking at 11.30 PM and 3 AM

12:39 Q3: When to trim nap one — nine-month-old on OG schedule

17:01 Why there is always a why behind schedule changes

21:03 Q4: Transitioning from patting to sleep to self-settling

26:43 Q5: Twins at eight months sharing a room

31:34 Q6: Nap one timing when eleven-month-old wakes at six AM

35:03 Soapbox — overtiredness is real

37:47 Q7: Does staying in the room while baby self-settles cause problems later

44:42 Wrap-up and where to find help


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ABOUT NAP TRAPPED

Nap Trapped is hosted by Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre). Between them they bring twenty years of hands-on baby and toddler sleep experience. Every episode is evidence-based, judgment-free and built for tired, time-poor parents who want real answers.


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LINKS

Sally — https://www.instagram.com/thesleepconcierge/

Bec — https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Camp Snooze — joinsnooze.com

More episodes — 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.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 50

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