Sleep Detectives: Nap Schedules, Early Rising & Pram Struggles

Sleep Detectives: Nap Schedules, Early Rising & Pram Struggles

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher December 17, 2025 Duration: 37:48

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This week's Sleep Detectives tackles six parent questions spanning the full baby sleep spectrum. From nap schedule basics to stubborn early rising, Sally and Bec walk you through the specific fixes that actually work when you're juggling childcare, short naps, and wake times that feel like they're conspiring against you.

They cover everything from the six month nap schedule everyone should master to why your toddler suddenly hates the pram at nap time. Plus the tricky stuff: whether to bring back that 5am feed, how to break out of the early-to-bed-early-to-rise trap, and when to actually drop from four naps to three.

What You'll Learn: • The exact nap schedule for a six month old sleeping 7:30-7:00 • Why the third nap is only 30 minutes (and the two hour wake window to bed) • How to get an 11 month old to nap in the pram without a fight • The 9:30 nap rule that fixes childcare early rising patterns • When to drop the 5am feed versus when to bring breakfast in • Whether four month olds should transition to three naps yet • How to shift early rising on a two nap schedule without chaos

Chapters:

00:10 Intro and Christmas sleep priorities

02:10 Q1: Six month old nap schedule for 7:30-7:00 sleeper

06:37 Why the third nap is 30 minutes with two hour wake window

11:25 Q2: 11 month old resisting pram naps

15:08 Q3: Eight month old early rising with childcare naps

19:14 Q4: Should we give a 5am feed to reset at seven months?

25:51 Q5: Four and a half month old - drop to three naps?

31:32 Q6: Eight month old on two naps with 5:00-5:30 wake 

37:27 Wrap up and see you next episode

🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPED Sally Woods and Bec Maher are baby sleep consultants who believe exhausted parents deserve real answers, not judgment. Each episode of Nap Trapped breaks down one sleep challenge with evidence-based advice and a healthy dose of humor.

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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: 82

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