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When can you start sleep training? How do you handle a 9pm flight with your toddler? What about when your sleep-trained baby suddenly refuses naps?

In this Sleep Detectives episode, Sally & Bec tackle your real questions with practical, no-nonsense answers.

From understanding the difference between sleep shaping and formal sleep training, to managing travel schedules and nap strikes—they break down exactly what to do when sleep hits a snag.

What You'll Learn:

• When babies are genuinely ready for sleep training (spoiler: it's not just about age)
• The difference between sleep shaping vs formal sleep training techniques
• How to manage flight schedules without derailing your routine
• Why sleep-trained babies sometimes refuse naps (and what to do about it)
• Strategic nap training: when to assist vs when to hold steady
• The one-month rule for nap consistency that changes everything

Chapters:

00:00 Intro & coffee catch-up

01:15 When to start sleep training: the complete answer

16:41 Managing a 9pm Europe flight with a 1-year-old

21:13 Sleep-trained baby refusing naps: troubleshooting guide

27:28 Assist vs overtiredness: 10-month-old nap strategy

38:38 Wrap-up & persistence pep talk

🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPED

Hosted 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—with a side of Aldi chocolate.

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