Hi Nappers 👋
This week, we’re answering a big question:
When you’re ready to change your baby’s sleep, where should you start: bedtime or nap time?
Spoiler alert: We always begin at bedtime. Not because it's easier for us, but because it's easier for your baby.
👇 Listen to Episode 11 Now
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️ Why bedtime is biologically the easiest time to fall asleep
✔️ How to use sleep pressure and circadian rhythm to your advantage
✔️ The best way to stagger sleep training for better results (and less crying)
✔️ How overnight success translates to nap improvements
✔️ The logic behind our 2-week sleep support packages
👀 Next Up: Should You Sleep Train?
Sleep training doesn’t have to mean “cry it out.” In next week’s episode, we unpack what sleep training actually is in 2025, how to know if it’s time, and what to do if you're not sure what “the right way” even looks like.
✨ Coming next Tuesday!
🔥 Ep10 Recap: Surviving the 8-Month Sleep Regression
Teething, standing, separation anxiety. This age is a lot. In Episode 10, we unpacked what’s really going on and how to stay consistent (without losing your mind).
💡 Missed it? Catch up here: Listen to Ep10
💬 What’s Your Sleep Training Starting Point?
Have you tried starting with nights? How did it go? Tag us @NapTrapped or reply to this email and let us know. We love hearing your stories!
💤 Sally & Bec
💌 The Nap Trapped Podcast
P.S. Know a parent dreading the sleep training slog? Forward this along. Starting small could be their big breakthrough.
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If you're in Australia and need support, you can contact PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline at 1300 726 306. If you're listening from another country, please reach out to a postpartum support service in your area. You're never alone, and there’s always help available.
Until next time,
💤 Sally & Bec
💌 The Nap Trapped Podcast