The Self-Settling Episode: What It Really Means and Why It Matters

“Self-settling” is one of the most misunderstood concepts in baby sleep—but it might also be the most important. In Episode 6 of Nap Trapped, Sally Woods (The Sleep Concierge) and Bec Maher (The Sleep Centre) unpack the science, the myths, and the method behind teaching your baby how to fall asleep independently.

They explain why self-settling isn’t just a sleep consultant buzzword, how it’s linked to behavioural childhood insomnia, and why this skill can be a complete game-changer for your baby’s overnight sleep and naps. They also offer practical tips for identifying sleep associations and how to approach change with confidence.

Here are the articles we reference in this episode

American Thoracic Society - Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood

RACGP Australian Family Physician - Sleep problems in children

If you have a question, make sure to leave a comment!

Follow Sally & Bec on socials at:

https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepconcierge

https://www.instagram.com/_thesleepcentre/

Learn more about getting better sleep at:

https://thesleepcentre.com.au/

https://www.sleepconcierge.com.au/