Hi Nappers 👋
We’ve all been there. You’re squinting at the monitor. It’s 4:47AM. Again. Is it hunger? Is it too cold? Are the birds literally swearing outside your baby’s window? This week on Nap Trapped, we’re tackling one of the most common (and infuriating) sleep issues: early rising.
Before you jump to sleep training, this episode walks you through the first tweaks we make in every consult to shift wake-up times from 5AM to something closer to 7am. And yes, those changes can actually work overnight.
This is Part 1 of our early rising series, and it’s full of quick wins. Tune in now and give your mornings a makeover.
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️ What time actually counts as early rising
✔️ Why a 7PM bedtime matters more than you think
✔️ How to dress your baby for 4AM, not 7PM
✔️ Why even a nightlight can sabotage your sleep goals
✔️ The one sound machine tip that muffles creaky floors (and birds)
✔️ How to rule out genuine hunger before trying any kind of sleep training
👀 Next Up: Why Your Baby’s Body Clock Wakes Them at 5AM
In Part 2 of this early rising deep-dive, we’ll cover the internal drivers of those maddening pre-dawn wake-ups. From scheduling missteps to reinforcing habits without meaning to, we’ll show you exactly how to shift the body clock and reclaim your mornings.
✨ Coming next Tuesday!
🔥 Ep11 Recap: Why We Start Sleep Training at Bedtime
In Episode 11, we broke down why bedtime—not nap time—is the best place to start when making changes to your baby’s sleep. From harnessing circadian rhythms to minimising stress (and tears), this episode is your guide to starting sleep work in a way that actually works.
💡 Missed it? Catch up here: Listen to Ep11
💬 What’s Waking Your Baby at 5AM?
Have an early rising win (or horror story)? Comment on the podcast and let us know. We read every message. Got a sleep question or podcast idea? Send it our way. We’re always listening.
💤 Sally & Bec
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Until next time,
💤 Sally & Bec
💌 The Nap Trapped Podcast