Tired of overnight dummy re-plugs? Confused by early wakes or second nap refusal? In this rapid-fire Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec tackle five of the most common baby sleep questions straight from your DMs. No fluff, no judgment—just clear, compassionate advice that works in the real world.
From dummy dilemmas to balancing solids, milk, and naps, this episode is a goldmine for parents navigating that unpredictable 5 to 12-month window.
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🧠 What You’ll Learn:
When (and how) to wean the dummy
Why your 8-month-old might still be waking overnight
How to balance milk, solids, and nap timing
The logic behind the “short/long” nap structure at 12 months
What self-settling really means (and what it doesn’t)
How sleep consultants read between the lines to spot hidden issues
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Sleep Detectives
01:00 Dummy drama at 5 months—ditch or stick?
08:30 8-month-old early wakes + hunger troubleshooting
14:55 12-month-old with great naps—do you need to tweak them?
18:50 Self-settling but still waking—what’s the missing piece?
26:30 Why your intake form tells us everything we need
🎙️ 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 no judgement. Every week we turn your questions into practical solutions—with a side of Aldi chocolate.
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