Strategic bridging naps: help or harm?

Wondering if a power snooze will fix early rising or short naps? Sally & Bec explain when bridging naps work (and when they backfire).

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Sally Woods & Bec Maher
September 23, 2025

Hey Nappers,

Your baby's been up since 4:20am and you're wondering: should I offer a bridging nap to get through the day?

This week Sally and Bec tackle the most strategic (and misunderstood) nap in the game. Spoiler: bridging naps can be lifesavers for younger babies but total schedule wreckers for older ones:

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Bridging Naps for Early Rising & Short Naps: When & How

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open.spotify.com/episode/2fYh7EnHwnKxuE5vlm3SUj?si=dVAfE0XTR1CDaIxycd0cUg

You'll learn:

  • The 10-minute rule for afternoon bridging naps

  • Why early rising bridging has an age cutoff

  • How the "power of the boob" technique actually works

  • When to skip bridging entirely and push through

Listen now, and discover why sometimes the answer isn't another nap, it's better timing.

With you in the trenches, Sally + Bec 💤