Episodes / How to Tackle Early Rising - Part 2
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Sleep Training at 5am: How to Reset Your Baby’s Body Clock
In Part 2 of our early rising series, Sally and Bec share practical steps to manage early rising and reset baby’s body clock for better morning sleep.
Sally Woods & Bec Maher
May 27, 2025
Hi Nappers 👋
Are 5am wake-ups stealing your sleep (and sanity)? In this episode of Nap Trapped, Sally and Bec dive into the body clock science behind early rising and share practical steps to shift those wake times later.
We explain how to reset your little one’s body clock, because no one should start their day before dawn!
From scheduling tweaks to sleep training techniques, this episode gives you the confidence (and the permission) to push through those groggy mornings and finally reclaim a later wake-up time.
💌 Subscriber Bonus: Don’t miss this week’s exclusive Early Riser’s Reset Playbook 👇
It’s packed with step-by-step strategies and a sample schedule to help you shift wake-ups later. Get it below – only for our loyal subscribers!
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️ How early naps reinforce early rising
✔️ Why a 9:30AM nap works (and when to use a bridging nap)
✔️ The difference between awake time and up time
✔️ How to approach sleep training specifically for early wakings
✔️ Why overtiredness can be part of the fix, not just the problem
✔️ Step-by-step for delaying morning wake-ups with minimal stimulation
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👀 Next Up: What Does the Word ‘Gentle’ Mean?
Next week, we’re talking about our feelings and interpretation of the word ‘gentle’ in the baby sleep industry. It could be controversial!
✨ Coming next Tuesday!
💌 Subscriber Bonus: Early Riser’s Reset Playbook
Make sure you’re subscribed to Nap Trapped and get access to practical tools like this week’s Early Riser’s Reset Playbook:
This one’s just for our email subscribers:
Inside, you’ll find a step-by-step strategy, troubleshooting tips, and a sample schedule to shift wake-ups later
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🔥 Ep12 Recap: The Early Rising Triggers
In part one, we discussed environmental factors and how to identify what’s causing those early wake-ups. If you missed it, catch up here
💡 Missed it? Catch up here: Listen to Ep12
💬 Tackling Early Rising? Tell Us How It’s Going
Are you working through early rising at home? Whether you’re stretching nap times, trying a bridging nap, or just navigating those long mornings, we want to hear from you! Share your experiences, tips, and challenges by replying to this email. We read every message. Got a sleep question or a podcast idea? Drop it in. We’re always here to listen and support you.
Until next time,
💤 Sally & Bec
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