Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep? Sally & Bec Settle the Debate

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Nap Trapped

Sally Woods and Bec Maher

58 episodes

4 days ago

Nap Trapped, hosted by expert sleep consultants Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre), transforms baby sleep challenges into practical solutions. Whether you're currently trapped under a napping baby or seeking better sleep, each episode combines evidence-based advice with real parenting experience. No judgment, just expert insights with a side of solidarity - because understanding the 'why' behind sleep behaviors is the key to confident parenting. We're here to help sleep make sense from nap transitions to early rising.

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Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep? Sally & Bec Settle the Debate

Nap Trapped

25 minutes 23 seconds

2 months ago

Contact Naps: Sleep Tool or Junk Sleep? Sally & Bec Settle the Debate

Want to subscribe to every ep and enjoy FREE sleep tools? 👉 www.naptrappedpodcast.comContact naps divide the sleep world—but Sally & Bec are here to settle the debate once and for all. Spoiler: they're team contact nap.In this episode, they debunk the "junk sleep" myth and explain why holding your baby for naps isn't building a rod for your back—it's actually a powerful tool for better nights. They walk through exactly how to use contact naps strategically during sleep training, when babies start showing they're ready for cot naps, and why that third nap should stay assisted as long as possible.What You'll Learn:• Why contact naps aren't "junk sleep" and actually restore your baby• How to use assisted naps strategically during sleep training• Why working on nights first makes everything easier• Signs your baby is ready to transition from contact to cot naps• The rare scenario when contact naps can plateau night progress• Why nap three should stay fully assisted until you drop itChapters:00:00 Intro: Sally & Bec's contact nap confession00:58 Debunking the "junk sleep" myth02:33 Why contact naps don't build bad habits04:45 How assisted naps protect bedtime success07:16 Why nights come first in sleep training08:44 Contact naps for transitioning co-sleeping families11:38 When babies show they're ready for cot naps14:08 Building confidence through successful nights17:48 The rare plateau scenario with too much assistance21:53 Why nap three should stay contact until you drop it24:18 Wrap-up: Permission to snuggle your baby🎙️ ABOUT NAP TRAPPEDHosted 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.Links📩 Get updates + exclusive tools: Subscribe www.naptrappedpodcast.com

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