The results below belong to our own families. We counted every figure from the 129 public client video reviews of Actually Sleeping, using what parents said in their own words. Each of these families received a sleep plan Dr. Sam wrote for their baby, bootcamp-style coaching before the first night, and daily 1:1 check-ins until things were working.
The figures
| Parent-reported time to the result they describe | Families | Share of the 115 who gave a number |
|---|---|---|
| On the first night | 45 | 39% |
| Within 3 nights | 76 | 66% |
| Within 7 nights | 102 | 89% |
| Within 14 nights | 108 | 94% |
Because 14 of the 129 reviews didn’t mention a number of nights, they are excluded from the percentages. A small number of families reported a longer stretch, as long as 45 nights, and those are counted.
Broken down by age at the start
| Age | Families with a number | Median nights | Within 3 nights | Within 7 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 4 months | 15 | 2 | 11 (73%) | 12 (80%) |
| 4–6 months | 24 | 2 | 18 (75%) | 22 (92%) |
| 7–9 months | 26 | 2.5 | 17 (65%) | 24 (92%) |
| 10–12 months | 26 | 3.5 | 13 (50%) | 22 (85%) |
| Over 12 months | 24 | 1 | 17 (71%) | 22 (92%) |
Of the families who gave a number, 89% saw the change in the first week, with a median of 2 nights. A plan built for one baby, with someone checking in every day, is designed to deliver exactly that.
How to read these numbers
- This isn’t a study. These families hired a single coaching service and then decided to record a video review. Families whose results were slower or mixed are less likely to record one, so the true spread is wider than the table shows.
- Parents reported the results themselves. “Night 1” means the parent said the change showed up on the first night. The changes parents described varied: falling asleep unaided, fewer wakings, or a full night.
- No comparison group exists. These figures can’t tell you how these babies would have slept with no coaching, or with some other approach.
- Every family had 1:1 support. That meant a custom plan, bootcamp-style coaching before the first night and daily check-ins. Families going it alone may see different timelines.
What the published research shows
A task force of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine looked at 52 treatment studies of behavioral approaches to night wakings and bedtime problems in infants and young children. Of those studies, 94% found the approaches effective, and over 80% of children treated showed clinically significant improvement that held for three to six months. The review covers behavioral approaches broadly, not any particular company.
Why change tends to come fast
Most families reach us after already trying things on their own. Effort isn’t what changes. What changes is having a plan written around their baby’s age, feeds, temperament and present way of falling asleep, plus support while they follow it: bootcamp-style coaching before the first night, a coach reviewing the sleep log each morning, and naps coached until they are solid. We don’t use cry it out, and we don’t use wait it out. Our written promise: “We guarantee that your baby will sleep 8–12 hours through the night within 14 days of consistent, correct implementation of your sleep plan.” Otherwise, you get a full refund.
Source of the data
We counted each figure from the public video reviews at actuallysleeping.com/reviews, which are summarized on our reviews page. We use no names or identifying details here. The count was made on November 9, 2026.
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Want your baby sleeping like this?
With Actually Sleeping you get 1:1 coaching: Dr. Sam writes a sleep plan for your baby, we coach you bootcamp-style before the first night, and we check in daily until it is working. We have coached 700+ families, collected 129 video reviews, and put our guarantee in writing: 8–12 hours through the night within 14 days, or a full refund.
Common questions
What is a typical timeline for sleep training?
Among the 115 Actually Sleeping parent video reviews that included a number, the median was 2 nights, and 89% saw the change within a week. These reviews are self-selected and describe a coached program; they are not a clinical study, so read them as the reported outcomes of a single service.
Can sleep training work the very first night?
Sometimes. In these reviews, 45 of 115 parents (39%) reported seeing the change on night one. Plenty of others took several nights, and a handful took weeks. A difficult second or third night happens often and doesn’t mean it has failed.
Is this data independent?
No. Actually Sleeping publishes it, counting from its own clients’ public video reviews. For independently gathered, purchase-verified reviews, see Feefo, where the rating stands at 5.0 from 73 verified reviews over the past year (as of November 9, 2026).
Does a child’s age affect how quickly it works?
Within this set, age groups differ only slightly, and each group is too small to support firm conclusions. Each group’s count appears in the table so you can weigh that yourself.