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

Actually Sleeping reviews from families who had already tried other sleep training

20 of the 129 Actually Sleeping client video reviews say they had already tried other programs, methods, books or advice before. 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

Lindsey M. & Marco

5 Days · Marco · 10 months — co-sleeping + nursing for 6 months, averaging 4 hours of sleep a night

“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.”

Nicole A. & Mason

Few Nights · Mason · 6 months — waking every hour, failed sleep training with first child

“Within the first few nights all night feeds were gone. It's completely life-changing. I am just truly mind blown at how effective the results were, so quickly.”

Would you recommend it? “If you are struggling with sleep, this is the solution. Nothing else works. Tried it all.”

Kaylynne W. & Hendrix

8 Days · Hendrix · 1 year — tried 4 other methods, gave up every time by night 2

“Even the napping alone has been a game changer. Now he sleeps 11 hours through the night. Life has literally changed.”

Would you recommend it? “It works — it's like no other method I've tried. Here you're being coached the whole way through.”

Kristen H. & Colton

1 Night · Colton · 1 year — co-sleeping nearly every night, waking every 1-2 hours, tried Pampers Sleep Coach

“One night and he started sleeping in his crib. Over two weeks now — 11 hours straight, puts himself back to sleep, no fuss.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. The results were incredible and Sam is always available for questions that arise.”

Samantha R. & Salem

3 Days · Salem · 10 months — fighting naps, rocked to sleep, waking 5-6x a night; tried books, ChatGPT, creams, sleep sacks

“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.”

Taylor A. & Theo

Night 4 · Theo · 10 months — started at 8 months after modified Ferber and ChatGPT advice still left 3+ wakeups and mom sleeping in a recliner

“By night four he slept through the night. We have dinner, watch a movie, and enjoy our evenings again — even regressions, teething, ear infections, and camping haven't undone his sleep.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. The personalized coaching gave us confidence, ended my bedtime anxiety, and created changes that actually lasted.”

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.”

Guillito's Family

6 Nights · Guillito · 11.5 months — waking 3-4x to nurse, tried books, YouTube, sleep apps, and ChatGPT for 3 months

“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.”

Katie O. & Johnny

1 Week · Johnny · 15 months — sleeping on the floor, tried books, ChatGPT, and friends' advice

“We tried everything. Now he's sleeping through the night and happier than ever because he's sleeping. And so are we!”

Would you recommend it? “Sam's coaching takes the clouded emotional judgment of a tired parent out of the equation.”

Dayanara L. & Aaliyah

4 Days · Aaliyah · 11 months — waking 5-7 times a night with no reliable routine after general online advice and other methods failed

“She put herself to sleep on night one and officially slept through on day four. We got back our room, privacy, sleep, and sanity — life is so good now.”

Would you recommend it? “Already have and always will. You don't have to sacrifice sleep to have the family you always wanted, and parents deserve to give their best selves to their families.”

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.”

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.”

Rosemary K. & Alys

1 Night · Alys · 10 months — waking 5-6+ times a night, tried Smart Sleep Coach app

“She slept through the night in one night and we were shocked. 11 nights straight now. We're actually able to get back to our relationship.”

Would you recommend it? “We were skeptical in the beginning... and this worked on the very first night.”

Claire & Angie O. — Miles

Night 1 · Miles · 14.5 months — waking 1-4 times a night; his moms had tried many things but needed consistent, real-time professional coaching

“Literally on night one, Miles slept through the night. Over the next three to four weeks, he slept through about 95% of the time — and nearly two months later, the difference is still amazing.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes — and I already have to a whole bunch of people. We are also actually sleeping, getting rest, and have our evenings back. I would totally do it again.”

Lucy & James — Woody

Night 1 · Woody · 3 months — 5th baby, used a pacifier to sleep; tried Babywise, ChatGPT, and every schedule

“After just one night he was sleeping through the night besides his approved feeding. We lay him down for naps and he smiles. We're very impressed.”

Would you recommend it? “We've tried all kinds of schedules and this is the only one that stuck. You just have to follow the routine.”

Cassie R. & Kenai

4 Days · Kenai · 14 months — co-sleeping, waking every two hours and using mom as a human pacifier after the family tried for over a year

“By the fourth day, he was sleeping on his own; by the fifth, he wanted to go to bed. Now he sleeps nearly 12 hours, points to his crib, and goes down without crying.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes. We're all sleeping through the night, our family is happier, and my husband and I finally have our evenings and marriage back.”

Leah S. & Ari

Night 2 · Ari · 2 years — needed mom or dad sitting in his room to fall asleep and after every night waking; parents were running on fumes

“On night one he fell asleep on his own and put himself back to sleep after every waking. Night two, no night wakings. Now he happily goes into his crib and even sings to himself before falling asleep.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. Samantha is the real deal. This is the first course where I've felt truly supported — and my husband and I have our nights back.”

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.”

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.”

Abreal B. & Saint

4 Nights · Saint · 10 months — on mom 24/7, didn't know how to sleep or be on his own

“I tried ChatGPT, but I couldn't fully trust its advice when it comes to my son. Stop doubting whether it's going to work. Just give it a chance — it worked for us.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because I'm a better mom for my son.”

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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