The Golden Rules of Weaning Night Feeds

The Golden Rules of Weaning Night Feeds

Author: Sally Woods and Bec Maher August 25, 2025 Duration: 18:15

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Your baby skips a feed they “always” woke for—what now? Do you feed them earlier the next night, or hold the boundary and resettle? In this episode, Sally & Bec unpack a listener’s real-life case of a 7-month-old who suddenly dropped their 10pm feed, and explain the golden rules for weaning night feeds without backsliding into more wakings.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why anchoring day feeds sets the stage for night weaning
• The two golden rules: don’t bring back dropped feeds + always protect the 7am feed
• How to handle “false starts” (waking at 12:20 after managing 1am the night before)
• The role of trial and error with feed volumes at 5am
• Why many babies organically stretch nights once calories are locked into the day
• The Tim Tam analogy for night wakes (you’ll never forget it!)

Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Listener question via voice memo
01:42 The case: 7-month-old skipping 10pm feed, now waking at 1am
02:55 The power of anchoring four-hourly day feeds
04:46 What to do at 1am vs 5am feeds
06:09 The golden rule: protect the 7am feed
07:33 Once a feed is dropped, don’t bring it back
09:27 Why feeds must be tanked-up to make resettling work
11:20 Handling “false starts” – 12:20 wakes vs 1am benchmark
14:27 The Tim Tam analogy (babies will always take it!)
16:17 Two rules to follow for night weaning success
17:32 Listener shout-out + wrap-up

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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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