Is it time to stop feeding to sleep? Nap Trapped Ep3 Just Released

We break down why it may not work long-term and how to transition to better habits.

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Sally Woods & Bec Maher
March 18, 2025

Hey Nappers,

If your baby only falls asleep after a feed, you’re not alone. Feeding to sleep is natural, comforting, and often works—until it doesn’t.

This week on Nap Trapped, we’re unpacking one of the most debated sleep topics: feeding to sleep. Is it actually a problem? When does it stop working? And if you want to move away from it, what’s the gentlest way to do so?

👇 Listen to Episode 3 Now
✅ Spotify
✅ Apple Podcasts
✅ YouTube (coming soon!)

🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔️ Why feeding to sleep works—until it doesn’t
✔️ The biggest downside (hint: it’s why some babies wake up every sleep cycle)
✔️ The gentle way to move away from feeding to sleep
✔️ Why spacing out feeds can help babies sleep longer

✨ If feeding to sleep is working for you—great! But if you’re struggling with frequent wake-ups or feeling stuck, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now → Podcast Link

🔥 Ep02 Recap: Sleep Training—Not as Scary as It Sounds

Before we dive into feeding to sleep, let’s rewind to Episode 2, where we tackled one of the most misunderstood topics: sleep training.

We pulled back the curtain on what sleep consulting really looks like, broke down the myths around sleep training, and explained why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to better sleep.

💡 Missed it? Catch up here: Listen to Ep02

👀 Next Up: The Newborn Fast Five

Newborn sleep can feel like the Wild West—and we know exhausted parents don’t have time for long explanations. That’s why Episode 4 is a rapid-fire Fast Five: five quick, game-changing tips for newborn sleep that you can implement right away.

✨ Coming next Tuesday! Stay tuned.

💬 Your Baby Sleep Questions Answered!

We want to hear from you! What’s your biggest baby sleep struggle? Reply to this email and let us know—we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

💤 Sally & Bec
💌 The Nap Trapped Podcast

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