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Night 3 Sleep Training Disaster? You're Right on Track

Sep 15, 2025

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2 min read

Night 3 Sleep Training Disaster? You're Right on Track

That sudden backward slide on night 3-5 of sleep training has a name (and a solution). Here's how to push through the extinction burst.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep?

Sep 8, 2025

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2 min read

Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep?

Contact naps aren't building bad habits, they're actually a strategic sleep training tool.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Spaced Feeding vs On Demand: Busting the Myths

Sep 1, 2025

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2 min read

Spaced Feeding vs On Demand: Busting the Myths

Is spaced feeding starving babies, or saving everyone’s sleep? Sally & Bec break down the viral TikTok and the truth about tanking up.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
2-to-1 Nap Transition: When & How to Do It Right

Aug 18, 2025

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2 min read

2-to-1 Nap Transition: When & How to Do It Right

Dropping to one nap too soon can unravel nights. Here’s how to spot the signs and ease into the 2–1 transition.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Why 6pm Bedtimes Can Cause Early Rising in Toddlers

Aug 13, 2025

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3 min read

Why 6pm Bedtimes Can Cause Early Rising in Toddlers

In this 14-month case study, we fix 4:30am wakes with a short–long nap reset and a later bedtime.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Dream Feed Explained: Pros, Cons & When to Drop It

Aug 5, 2025

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2 min read

Dream Feed Explained: Pros, Cons & When to Drop It

Wondering if that 10 : 30 pm top-up will buy you more sleep—or backfire at 3 am? Sally & Bec break down the dream-feed facts.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Is your baby’s sleep association helping... or holding you hostage?

Jul 22, 2025

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2 min read

Is your baby’s sleep association helping... or holding you hostage?

You know the drill: white noise, sleeping bag, bottle, bounce, pad, pray...

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
How Long Should It Take Your Baby to Fall Asleep?

Jul 14, 2025

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3 min read

How Long Should It Take Your Baby to Fall Asleep?

Here’s what to expect — and what to tweak.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Surviving the Two-Year Sleep Regression (Yes, You Can 💪)

Jul 8, 2025

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3 min read

Surviving the Two-Year Sleep Regression (Yes, You Can 💪)

Here’s how to keep the nap, stay sane, and survive the two-year sleep regression.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Are We “Gentle”?

Jun 30, 2025

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4 min read

Are We “Gentle”?

The Word That Divides Sleep Consultants

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Managing Milk Feeds After the 3–2 Nap Drop

Jun 23, 2025

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3 min read

Managing Milk Feeds After the 3–2 Nap Drop

Your baby just dropped a nap, now what happens to feeds?

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Simple Fixes for Better Sleep

Jun 16, 2025

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3 min read

Simple Fixes for Better Sleep

No Sleep Training Required

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Sleep Detectives: Baby Sleep Fixes You Can Try Tonight

Jun 11, 2025

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2 min read

Sleep Detectives: Baby Sleep Fixes You Can Try Tonight

Solving 5 of the most common baby sleep challenges on this week’s Sleep Detectives

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
How to Dress Your Baby for Cold Nights

Jun 9, 2025

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2 min read

How to Dress Your Baby for Cold Nights

Here’s how to dress your baby for better sleep this winter.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Sleep Detectives: Case File 001

Jun 4, 2025

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4 min read

Sleep Detectives: Case File 001

The Case of the Too-Bright Nursery

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
The Bad Baby Sleep Advice We Couldn’t Ignore

Jun 2, 2025

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3 min read

The Bad Baby Sleep Advice We Couldn’t Ignore

We’re breaking our usual flow to talk about advice that crossed a line.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Sleep Training at 5am: How to Reset Your Baby’s Body Clock

May 27, 2025

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4 min read

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
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Nap Trapped Podcast Ep. 12 | How to Stop Your Baby Waking Too Early

May 19, 2025

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3 min read

Nap Trapped Podcast Ep. 12 | How to Stop Your Baby Waking Too Early

Learn why your baby is waking before 6AM and how to fix it with temperature, light, noise and feeding tweaks, before needing to sleep train.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Why Bedtime Is the Best Place to Start Sleep Training | Nap Trapped Podcast Ep. 11

May 12, 2025

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3 min read

Why Bedtime Is the Best Place to Start Sleep Training | Nap Trapped Podcast Ep. 11

Not sure whether to start sleep training at bedtime or nap time? Sally and Bec share why bedtime always wins and how to make overnight changes that actually stick.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Surviving the 8-Month Sleep Regression (Without Losing Your Mind)

May 5, 2025

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4 min read

Surviving the 8-Month Sleep Regression (Without Losing Your Mind)

The 8-month sleep regression can feel like a storm, but it doesn't have to derail everything. In this episode, we break down the causes and share our best strategies for surviving it.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Our Go-To Bedtime Routine (And Why It Actually Works)

Apr 28, 2025

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3 min read

Our Go-To Bedtime Routine (And Why It Actually Works)

There’s real science behind a good bedtime routine. Sally and Bec break down the exact routine they recommend—and how it sets babies up for sleep success.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
When to Move to a Big Bed (And Why We Say: Cot ‘Til College)

Apr 14, 2025

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3 min read

When to Move to a Big Bed (And Why We Say: Cot ‘Til College)

Thinking of ditching the cot? This episode breaks down why later is better, what age is ideal, and how to make the move without the midnight chaos.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
The Self-Settling Episode Is Here — And It’s a Game Changer

Apr 7, 2025

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3 min read

The Self-Settling Episode Is Here — And It’s a Game Changer

Short naps? Constant wake-ups? It might come down to one thing: self-settling. This episode breaks it down without the fear or guilt.

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
The Snoo Debate: Sleep Save or Overpriced Hype?

Mar 31, 2025

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5 min read

The Snoo Debate: Sleep Save or Overpriced Hype?

Does The Snoo live up to its claims? Sally and Bec have two very different perspectives

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
Newborn Sleep Made Simple

Mar 24, 2025

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3 min read

Newborn Sleep Made Simple

Fourth Trimester Sleep Tips You Can Actually Use Today

Sally Woods
Bec Maher
Sally Woods, Bec Maher
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