37 of the 129 Actually Sleeping client video reviews describe a baby who was nursed, bottle-fed, rocked or bounced to sleep. Excerpts are in the families’ own words, with the baby’s age and starting situation.
All reviews · Newborn to 3 months · 4 to 6 months · 7 to 9 months · 10 to 12 months · 12 months and older
“We noticed results in the first night — he fell asleep on his own. Now we put him in the crib awake and he falls asleep within one minute, through the night until 7:30 AM. It's a night and day difference — we're all more rested with way more energy for our son during the day.”
Would you recommend it? “100%. A well rested baby and parents make your whole day much more enjoyable. The results have been nothing short of amazing.”
“I was a walking zombie. I'd tried everything — Googled, other programs, even ChatGPT — nothing worked. By night 5, Marco was sleeping 12 hours straight, 8 PM to 8 AM.”
Would you recommend it? “Definitely. We struggled for at least six months trying different programs and none of them worked — until I found Actually Sleeping.”
“He has been in the program for three days and he has slept through the night three times. I don't know what to do with the extra time I have. The only regret I have is not asking for them to help me sooner.”
Would you recommend it? “100%. Because if it works for us, it will work for them. The testimonies speak for themselves — I just knew this method would work.”
“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.”
“She slept 12 hours on the very first night. Now her naps are predictable, I can plan work calls, and we finally have a schedule that works for our family.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. As two working-parent CEOs, dependable sleep has been life-changing for our whole family.”
“By day three she was sleeping through the night. Now she has a set bedtime, wakes at the same time, and we get 10.5-11 hours every night. My nighttime anxiety is gone.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes absolutely! Sam is amazing — she really knows her stuff and answers any and all questions in a timely manner.”
“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.”
“It only took six days to go from co-sleeping and nursing every hour to 11+ hour stretches. The way Samantha laid it out was really simple, and I understood why we were doing it.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. Benjamin is happier and well regulated, my relationship with my husband is better, and I'm no longer living like a giant ball of stress.”
“On night two, she was sleeping and only getting up once to eat. By day 12 or 13, she had slept through every night since night two and was napping independently in her crib without crying or fussing.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. The individualized plan, clear steps, support, and rapid results made this completely different from trying everything alone.”
“He slept through the night on night one. 14 nights straight now with no wake-ups. We feel normal again.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes! Plain and simple: because it works. And fast! Even if you have a needy baby or you're breastfeeding.”
“First night she took 18 minutes. Next night, 5 minutes. By day 3, seconds. Now we lay her down and she just goes to sleep.”
Would you recommend it? “Samantha truly is amazing. I would recommend to anyone.”
“Night 1 was a 5-hour stretch. Next night was 7 hours straight. By the sixth night he was sleeping 11 hours consistently — and even worked perfectly when we traveled to Panama.”
Would you recommend it? “You really do see results within one night. I really wish I had signed up much earlier. Truly recommend it — definitely a lifesaver for us.”
“On night one, he fell asleep in only nine minutes — we were both shocked. Now he's down by 8 PM and sleeps 11-12 hours until about 7 AM, with no night wakings or breastfeeding.”
Would you recommend it? “A thousand percent. It's easy to follow and it works. Our nights are ours again — worth every penny.”
“We saw improvement within days, and by the first week she was sleeping through the night. I have more energy, Aria is rested, and my husband and I have our evenings back.”
Would you recommend it? “Definitely. Having a real coach guide us made all the difference, and the results changed our family life.”
“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.”
“Within a few days she was napping independently, and by about day ten she was sleeping from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM. Our once-colicky, unhappy baby is rested and thriving.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. The one-on-one plan and daily support helped us make a change we couldn't have managed alone.”
“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.”
“In less than a week she was sleeping through the night. Now every nap and bedtime is in her own crib, she falls asleep independently, and our calm schedule even carried us through the four-month regression.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. I couldn't have done it without the exact instructions, fast answers, everyday one-on-one coaching, support, and motivation — I would have quit on my own.”
“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.”
“Within four days he was sleeping through the night consistently while still breastfeeding during the day. We have a predictable routine, and my husband and I finally have our evenings back.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. The method works, the coaching keeps you on track, and the improvement in our whole family's sleep is incredible.”
“At our two-week mark, Cade has been sleeping through the night since night one. Coming from waking 5-6 times a night, it's absolutely insane.”
Would you recommend it? “I could not recommend it more. We wish we'd done it so much sooner. We are actually sleeping.”
“Last night he slept 11 hours with no middle-of-the-night feed. I used to dread the night — now I look forward to it. And I have the happiest baby ever.”
Would you recommend it? “Sam has been amazing — like a personal trainer and therapist through first-time postpartum. I can't thank you enough.”
“He's been sleeping through the night since day two — seven nights in a row, no night feeds. He puts himself to sleep in a minute or two and is literally excited for bed.”
Would you recommend it? “Highly, highly recommend. There's so much flexibility, and having that constant coaching was exactly what I needed.”
“By night two she was putting herself back to sleep; by night five she slept the whole night. She even slept through cutting her first tooth.”
Would you recommend it? “This program has been life changing — the best thing I've ever done. Having Sam in your corner is the best thing ever.”
“By night three, she was sleeping through and has been ever since. She never wakes in the middle of the night, loves her crib, points to it, and now takes naps without a struggle.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. Sleep is priceless, Sam was always available as our coach and cheerleader, and Actually Sleeping is a guarantee.”
“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.”
“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.”
“She slept through the night on the third night. We have a clear, predictable schedule, everyone is getting restorative rest, and our baby is SO much happier.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes! Sleeping on your own is an essential skill, and Sam makes it so straightforward and easy. Having her as our quarterback was amazing.”
“Three weeks ago she didn't know how to go to sleep on her own. Now she's sleeping away, and I'm enjoying coconut sorbet with my newfound freedom in the evening.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes, because the technique makes sense and they know what they're doing.”
“I thought she was a stubborn, fights-to-the-end type of baby, but following the steps actually worked. She slept through the night on night one, and every night after that for 10 nights in a row.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely! The real proof was in my personal experience. Sam and her team have been amazing from the very beginning.”
“After night one he learned to put himself to sleep, which I thought was absolutely impossible. By night four he was sleeping 8-10 hours in his crib. My marriage is thriving, and my baby boy is happy and thriving too.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. It changed our life.”
“Within three to four days she was sleeping through the night. Now 95% of nights she sleeps 11-12 hours, and she rolls over and falls asleep within three minutes.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes! Sam has the knowledge and the encouragement to help get your baby sleeping and motivate you through the rough patches.”
“We followed the program to a T. That night, he slept all night long, and every single night since. The guarantee is actually guaranteed. Our lives are completely different.”
Would you recommend it? “Without a doubt. They have a system that works. The real person-to-person communication is everything.”
“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!”
“Within 24 hours my son went from waking every 30 minutes to several-hour stretches. I was adamant I would never sleep train — my son humbled me. Now we have a predictable schedule and we're all sleeping.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes! She really breaks things down, helps build confidence, and creates safety in the relationship — making it super easy to work together.”
“Night one he slept twelve hours. The best money we have spent in the last two years. I have 8 hours of my day back — it even got my 16-year-old going to bed on her own.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. This program has given me back my life. If you're on the fence, just do it — it is honestly stupid easy.”
“The first night was a little rough, but he slept about 10 hours — and 11 to 12 hours every night since, with a two-hour nap. He loves going to bed. He's a completely different baby.”
Would you recommend it? “I've already recommended Actually Sleeping to a few friends with newborns who are struggling with sleep.”
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.
Actually Sleeping is 1:1 coaching: a sleep plan written for your baby by Dr. Sam, bootcamp-style coaching before the first night, and daily check-ins until it is working. 700+ families coached, 129 video reviews, and a written guarantee: 8–12 hours through the night within 14 days, or a full refund.