Struggling with nap transitions? Get free bonus resources:www.naptrappedpodcast.comMade the schedule change but your baby is only taking short naps? You're not alone. Sally and Bec break down the real troubleshooting that happens after nap drops—the short cycles, the refused naps, the overtired afternoons—and give you the exact tools to fix them.In this episode, they walk through how to tackle the 2-1 transitional schedule when things don't click right away, why rescuing naps isn't a backward step, and when it's time to actually nap train.What You'll Learn:• Why nap transitions require more than just a schedule change• How to rescue and resettle naps without losing progress• The critical timing difference between a 30-minute and 35-minute first nap• When assistance is strategic vs when it's time to nap train• Why falling asleep at 10:32 means a 15-minute nap, not 30• How to handle short naps after dropping to one nap• The early rising protocol applied to mid-nap wake ups• Real talk about nap training from sleep consultants who've done it tooChapters:00:00 Intro: School holidays in Wangaratta03:36 The work behind nap transitions07:39 Short long nap structure explained08:25 When schedules need help: rescuing vs training10:11 Rescuing the afternoon nap without losing progress12:51 Schedule changes and overnight wake ups14:41 Using motion as your wingman16:24 The critical 30 vs 35 minute timing17:17 Why 2.5 hours between naps matters19:30 First nap timing troubleshooting22:09 The 15 minute rule when falling asleep late24:15 One nap drop success then short naps26:44 Real life: Sally's 5:30am early rise reset28:26 When you have to do the hard work30:58 Nap training is real (Bec did it too)31:31 The goal isn't falling back asleep right away32:34 Sleep consultants are coaches not fixers🎙 ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted 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.Links📩 Subscribe for bonus content: www.naptrappedpodcast.com
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