Sleep Detectives Q&A: Catnaps, Night Feeds & Naps on the Go

Sleep Detectives Q&A: Catnaps, Night Feeds & Naps on the Go

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher August 20, 2025 Duration: 35:47

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Is it too late to sleep train an 8-month-old? Should you resettle after a 30-minute nap—or just move on with your day? And what happens to naps when life (and social events) clash with baby’s schedule?

In this week’s Sleep Detectives, Sally & Bec tackle your real-life baby sleep “cases,” mixing evidence-based advice with lived experience. From pram naps at a winery lunch to the science behind that short third nap, here’s the practical, no-judgement insight parents actually need.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why 8 months is a perfect age to start sleep training
• How to juggle naps around events and still enjoy your life
• The secret purpose of the 30-minute “steam release” nap
• When (and how long) to resettle a catnap before giving up
• How night feeds impact the crucial 7am anchor feed
• Why schedules = freedom, not restriction

Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Sleep Detectives are back
00:36 Q1: Is it too late to sleep train my 8-month-old?
03:00 Q2: Naps vs events – how to keep life moving
10:00 Why schedules actually create more freedom
11:22 Q3: Wake windows around the 3rd nap for a 7-month-old
17:03 Q4: Resettling catnaps – when to persist or pull the pin
21:15 Q5: 7am feed struggles with a 2am night feed
28:00 Q6: Naps on the go with a 6-month-old
31:17 Q7: Adjusting wake windows for a 10-month-old
34:37 Wrap-up + new Nap Trapped hotline teaser

🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPED
Hosted by sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), Nap Trapped helps tired parents solve baby-sleep challenges with warmth, evidence, and zero judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.

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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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Podcast Episodes
Which Nap to Train First? Your Step-by-Step Guide To Baby's Naps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:59
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Duration: 45:44
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Troubleshooting Nap Transitions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
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Duration: 30:03
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Duration: 23:47
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Duration: 39:20
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Duration: 27:33
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Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep? Sally & Bec Settle the Debate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:23
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