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Published by Actually Sleeping · Reviewed by Dr. Samantha Abrahamson, PharmD · Review policy · Updated 2026-11-10

Actually Sleeping reviews: 7 to 9 months

32 of the 129 Actually Sleeping client video reviews are from families whose baby was 7 to 9 months when they started. In 17 of them the family highlights a result within the first three nights. Excerpts are in the families’ own words.

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Lauren F. & Cullen

Night 2 · Cullen · 8 months — exclusively breastfed, nursed and contact-slept, and had never slept longer than about four hours

“Night one was a little rough, but on night two he slept through the night. It was miraculous — he had never even gotten close to that. It changed my life significantly.”

Would you recommend it? “To literally anybody on this earth. Sam educated us, helped us every step of the way, and was there for every question. I would do it a million times again.”

Vanessa S. & Sadie

5 Nights · Sadie · 9 months — started at 7 months, waking 6-8 times a night while the entire household reached its breaking point

“By about night five, she was sleeping through the night — something unheard of in our household. Life is beautiful now that we have the skills to help our baby sleep and the energy to enjoy being first-time parents.”

Would you recommend it? “One thousand percent. Actually Sleeping truly changed our lives. Sam and the whole team were incredible.”

Jenny R. & Timmy

1 Week · Timmy · 8 months — waking 1-2x, needed a bottle to sleep, only napped on her lap

“It took about a week and once he started, he rarely stopped. He sleeps through the night and naps in his crib — even slept through the night while traveling.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely, and I have! Sleep training was scary until I talked to Samantha — then it wasn't scary at all.”

Chelsea & Ryan W. — Sydney

Night 1 · Sydney · 9 months — waking four times every night and unable to settle herself after a five-week sleep disruption

“Sydney slept through the very first night and has slept through every night since. We go to bed knowing we'll get a full night's sleep, wake with energy for family walks, and have regained our sanity.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely, 100%. The plan was easy to follow, worked for naps across home, daycare, and grandparents, and we couldn't have had a better outcome.”

LC & Lucca

5 Nights · Lucca · 9 months — having a hard time sleeping through the night

“By night five our baby didn't cry at all when we put him in the crib — sleeping 10 hours straight. No more anxiety wondering how many times he'll wake.”

Would you recommend it? “Of course! It was a game changer. I can actually plan my morning now.”

Lauren M. & Mikayla

Night 1 · Mikayla · 7 months — mom wondered if she'd ever sleep again; husband moving to night shift; tried Facebook groups, forums, ChatGPT

“After about three weeks, our baby is sleeping through the night. I wake up rested, she's so much happier, and bedtime isn't a fight anymore.”

Would you recommend it? “1000%. For anyone struggling to get their baby to sleep, it's the best decision you can make — for them and for you.”

Lexy H. & Ivy

4 Nights · Ivy · 8 months — started at 7.5 months, nursing or rocking to sleep, waking 3-4 times, ending up in her parents' bed, and taking short, inconsistent naps

“By night four she slept 8.5 hours, then 10 and 11 hours. Now she regularly sleeps from 8 PM to 7 AM and naps independently with minimal tears.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. The support kept us consistent, and the results came faster and more gently than I thought possible.”

Shawna L. & Neko

1 Night · Neko · 9 months — first-time mom, only slept on her, waking every 20 minutes to 1 hour

“In less than one night he started sleeping in his own bed, in his own room. It saved my job and potentially my life.”

Would you recommend it? “A million times over. No sugar-coating, no manipulation, no unrealistic promises — just real guidance and real results.”

Dorothy & Maryann

Days · Single mom — doing everything alone

“Within a couple days, sleeping six to seven hour stretches. Life is finally fun.”

Annie

1 Day · 33 · Pittsburgh — baby #4 destroyed her

“Every 90 minutes for 6 months. Now she sleeps 11-12 hours straight.”

Would you recommend it? “I'm a mom of four — I thought I knew everything. I was wrong.”

Emily & Dale A. — Lily

Night 3 · Lily · 8 months — waking 4-5 times a night while her parents traded shifts and sometimes couldn't even sleep in the same bed

“By night three, she was sleeping through the night and has been ever since with only minimal wake-ups. Our life is night-and-day different, we have a happy baby again, and we finally have time together.”

Would you recommend it? “One hundred percent — and we already have. Personalized support for your unique baby is something books and ChatGPT simply can't provide.”

Kayla M. & Colter

2 Nights · Colter · 9 months — waking five times a night, another baby on the way, and mom worried the program might not work

“Within two days he was sleeping through the night all on his own. Now I lay him in his crib without a bottle or pacifier, and he falls asleep by himself in under five minutes.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. I could not have figured this out by myself. I'm a better mom and wife, our family is functioning better, and Colter is really sleeping.”

Nataly P. & Valerie

2 Weeks · Valerie · 7 months — 30-minute naps, waking every 2-3 hours, back at work

“After a couple nights she'd fall asleep within 15 minutes and stay asleep the whole night. Now we're all actually sleeping.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because it works. I wasn't convinced at first... But it works.”

Emily T. & Violet

2-3 Nights · Violet · 9 months — hourly wake-ups, feeding to sleep, nap fights every day

“Within two nights she was sleeping all the way through the night. I seriously thought this would never happen. She's happier, I'm happier.”

Would you recommend it? “I want you to know I'm a real person and this is my real testimony.”

Kylie & Bella

Guaranteed · Mom on a mission

“Trust Samantha's plan. It will amaze you. My daughter took to the plan so quick. It's guaranteed.”

Rebecca

2 Days · 7 months old — got her bed and her nap time back

“I was able to get my little one sleeping through the night in just a couple of days. First night is the hardest. After that, she caught on really quick. Get your life back.”

Christina T. & Theo

Night 1 · Theo · 7 months — co-sleeping and needing to be held constantly, leaving mom sleeping upright while holding him

“He started sleeping through the night on night one and now sleeps for all his naps too. I'm actually sleeping, Theo is sleeping, and my husband and I have time together again.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. Sam has it down to a science, sets you up to feel confident, and gets the job done with the least overall tears possible.”

Shana H. & Jace

Night 1 · Jace · 7 months — co-sleeping and nursing most of the night, 4-5 AM wake-ups, contact naps, and surgery during the program

“He literally slept through the night on night one in his crib, and we've slept through the night since. He even had surgery a few days into the process and didn't regress at all.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes — it's the best decision I've ever made. I couldn't have done it without the coaching support. Now we have a sleeping baby and a sleeping mama.”

Larisa G. & Roman

5 Days · Roman · 9 months — waking every 1-2 hours for 9 months, exhausted

“After a few days Roman was already sleeping through the night. It's a game changer — a huge relief for us and the baby.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, definitely. Awesome support. We really appreciate you guys.”

Tessa D. & Marleigh

Sleeping · Marleigh — waking 3x a night (12, 3, and 5) for six months; mom thought she needed the milk

“It turned out she didn't need the milk. Now she's down and most likely won't wake till 7. The best money I've ever spent.”

Would you recommend it? “Definitely give it a try — you won't regret it. I got to be a better mother, and my baby girl is as happy as ever.”

Kayleigh U.

Under a Week · Baby waking 2-4x a night, sometimes up crying for 1-2 hours; had read the books and watched the videos

“Baby started sleeping through the night literally in less than a week. It turned out we weren't doing much wrong — just a few tweaks I'd never have found on my own.”

Would you recommend it? “Hands down the best decision we could have made. When I'm sleeping better I'm a better mom — and our baby is happier.”

Samantha M. & Olive

Night 1 · Olive · 9 months — rocked and fed to sleep, waking unpredictably after 30-60 minutes or multiple times, creating bedtime anxiety and exhaustion

“Olive slept through the night on day one, and within three days she was calmly getting into the crib and putting herself to sleep. She's slept through every night since, and our family can't believe she's the same baby.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes — and I already have. The accountability and expertise gave us what Google and ChatGPT couldn't, and the program changed our lives.”

Brianna G. & Grayson

4 Nights · Grayson · 8 months — waking every 45 minutes to 2 hours and relying on feeding, rocking, a pacifier, or patting to get back to sleep

“By night four, he was sleeping through the night and has been a very consistent sleeper ever since. He wakes up happy every morning, and having someone on my side supporting me made all the difference.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. It helps so much to have someone support you, even virtually. Sleeping regularly also helped the postpartum depressive symptoms I was dealing with.”

Kelly S. & Corie

Night 1 · Corie · 7 months

“She has slept every night through the night since day one.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. It was truly life changing going through this program and has made us better parents”

Melissa H. — Daniel & Evelyn

Night 3 · Daniel & Evelyn · 8 month old twins

“My children slept through the night by their third night”

Would you recommend it? “Yes and I have to countless people in person and online.”

Tarannum H. & Ahana

Nights 12 · Ahana · 8months; started at 5 months

“Within the first week, our daughter was sleeping through the night like a charm”

Would you recommend it? “100% There is doubt about it. It made our lives so much more predictable. It gave me my time back with my older son who was always asking for my time.”

Megan J. & Towns

Night 3 · Towns · 7 months

“Sam is amazing, and we're just so so happy our baby is now sleeping.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, my baby has never slept better and actually gets excited for bed”

Hilary W. & Dorothy

Night 4 · Dorothy · 9 months — born a preemie and reliant on sleep props from day one; woke 10 times the night before starting after another course had failed

“Since night four, Dorothy has been sleeping through the night. She sleeps 10½ hours every single night, which is unreal to us.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes! Because it works, and it makes sense. If you're on the fence — just do it. You will not regret it.”

Kristin W. & Cameron

2 Nights · Cameron · 9 months — started at 8 months; would only sleep on mom's chest; single mom in the middle of a move

“Now he sleeps about 11 hours and his naps are great. If you are a single mom, you can do this — it's a lot easier than you think, and you're stronger than you think.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. I felt supported every step of the way, and I never felt like I was in this alone.”

Savanna N. & Rhett

34 Nights · Rhett · 9 months — waking every 1-2 hours; first-time parents who needed accountability

“He's slept through the night for 11 nights now. It's helped his attitude, his play, and his learning — and as a family we have so much more energy.”

Would you recommend it? “100%, because it worked!”

Autumn G. & S

Sleeping from the start · S · 7 months

“WE DO THINGS AGAIN! My whole house is SO HAPPY. Projects, fun things, time alone, one on one time together. No words.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes! Sometimes having a human friend in your pocket with tough love is what we all need.”

Courtney A. & Walker

2 Nights · Walker · 8 months — waking 5–7 times a night for a pacifier, a bottle or extra attention; not their only child

“We didn't know that all the things we were doing were the reason he wasn't sleeping through the night. Two nights and he was sleeping through — and has been ever since, even through two infections.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. The personalized care is unmatched and duh… IT WORKS!”

These are excerpts from client video reviews published by Actually Sleeping; the full videos are at actuallysleeping.com/reviews. Independently collected, purchase-verified reviews are on Feefo.

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