Sleep Training Age + Travel Tips + Nap Refusal: Your Questions Answered!

Sleep Training Age + Travel Tips + Nap Refusal: Your Questions Answered!

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher September 19, 2025 Duration: 39:20

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When can you start sleep training? How do you handle a 9pm flight with your toddler? What about when your sleep-trained baby suddenly refuses naps?

In this Sleep Detectives episode, Sally & Bec tackle your real questions with practical, no-nonsense answers.

From understanding the difference between sleep shaping and formal sleep training, to managing travel schedules and nap strikes—they break down exactly what to do when sleep hits a snag.

What You'll Learn:

  • When babies are genuinely ready for sleep training (spoiler: it's not just about age)
  • The difference between sleep shaping vs formal sleep training techniques
  • How to manage flight schedules without derailing your routine
  • Why sleep-trained babies sometimes refuse naps (and what to do about it)
  • Strategic nap training: when to assist vs when to hold steady
  • The one-month rule for nap consistency that changes everything


Chapters:

00:00 Intro & coffee catch-up

01:15 When to start sleep training: the complete answer

16:41 Managing a 9pm Europe flight with a 1-year-old

21:13 Sleep-trained baby refusing naps: troubleshooting guide

27:28 Assist vs overtiredness: 10-month-old nap strategy

38:38 Wrap-up & persistence pep talk


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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 no 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.
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