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Actually Sleeping reviews from families of 10 to 12 month olds

Of the 129 client video reviews Actually Sleeping has published, 28 come from families who started when their baby was 10 to 12 months old. Thirteen of those families point to a result within the first three nights. Every excerpt below is in the family’s own words.

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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.”

Jason & Alex with Judah

Night 1 · Judah · 11 months — 2-4 wake-ups every night for 10 months, falling asleep at work

“On night 14, I put him down and there was not one fuss, not one cry. He was just ready. We're averaging 11 to 12 hours of sleep every single night for over two weeks. It's honestly been life changing.”

Would you recommend it? “I've told all my friends — this is the best money we have ever spent. If you can spend some money to get your sleep and peace back, you can be a better parent, spouse, and better at your job.”

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.”

Emily H. & Cole

Night 1 · Cole · 11 months — 4-5 wake-ups a night, nobody in the home was sleeping

“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.”

Kjon C. & Kadence

3 Days · Kadence · 10 months — waking 2-3 times a night, needed a bottle to sleep

“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.”

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.”

Bernice K., Zamier P. & Jamari

Night 1 · Jamari · 12 months — multiple night wakings, rocking and lying with him to sleep, plus breastfeeding through the night

“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.”

Jennifer G. & Aria

1 Week · Aria · 12 months — started at 10 months, breastfeeding throughout the night while nobody in the family was getting enough sleep

“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.”

Sam M. & Charlotte

Night 1 · Charlotte · 1 year — co-sleeping, taking 1-2 hours to settle, and waking every two hours; dad is an Air Force reservist who works full-time at Tesla

“It only took one day to get her sleeping soundly in her own bed all the way through the night. Now my wife is fully rested, in a better mood, and has more energy in the morning.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, definitely. What they teach actually works — life is so much better now that my daughter and wife both sleep soundly through the night.”

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.”

Madison DePhillips & Myla

Night 1 · Myla · 10 months — waking repeatedly with no schedule, sometimes refusing sleep until midnight after a previous program failed

“We have a baby sleeping 11 hours a night now. She doesn't cry when we set her in the crib — she rolls over and goes straight to sleep without a peep.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because it works and it works quickly. I feel like a better wife and mom, and my baby is finally happy to go to bed.”

Emily G. — Troy & Cara

35 Days · Troy · 10 months, and Cara · 6 years — started when Troy was 6 months; poor sleep was worsening postpartum mood symptoms, and two previous programs had not helped Cara sleep independently

“Troy was sleeping through in about four or five days, and Cara was sleeping independently around day three. Our whole family is finally sleeping, the kids are happier, and life feels stable and under control.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because the program works. We have our evenings together again, and prioritizing sleep has made all the difference for our family's health.”

Emily & Eden

3 Nights · Eden · 11 months — waking every hour, mom is a speech language pathologist

“She's still sleeping through the night. We completely have our life back — and more importantly, our daughter is a completely different baby.”

Would you recommend it? “It's priceless to get a full night's sleep... I highly recommend Actually Sleeping to everybody.”

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.”

Jessica & Adley

5 Nights · Adley · 11 months — waking every 2-3 hours, nursed to sleep every time; mom of 4 who homeschools

“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.”

Peter C. & Safa

2 weeks · Safa · 10 months

“Sam's the real deal.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely because the support is excellent and the technique works”

Rick C. & Stella

~1 week · Stella · 10 months; started at 8 months

“Now she is asleep in her crib and it is truly easy to put her to bed.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. It guaranteed results and they delivered.”

Hannah W. & Jack

45 nights · Jack · 11 months

“I have a baby who is happy to go to sleep.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, it was life changing for us.”

Mari K. & Lilit

Night 1 · Lilit · 10 months — nothing had worked before, and mom hesitated because every "sleep expert" online said something different

“This literally clicked within one single night. My daughter is sleeping through the night, I'm sleeping through the night, and I actually get to enjoy her amazing little moments again.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely! I enjoy my baby so much, because I get to sleep myself.”

Cassie G. & Asher

4 Nights · Asher · 11 months — started at 10 months; up almost every hour and nursed back to sleep, with mom's marriage under strain

“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.”

Jenna H. & Lyla

Night 2 · Lyla · 11 months

“It's a whole different life for the entire family”

Would you recommend it? “It's is tough the first 24 hours but so worth it on the other side. I don't dread bedtime anymore”

Julie L. & Emma

Night 1 · Emma · 10 months

“So much better.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because sleeping is so awesome.”

Mitra C. & Caelum

24 Hours · Caelum · 12 months — waking every 30–60 minutes all night for months; co-sleeping, shushing, rocking and nursing to sleep had all failed

“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.”

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.”

Marjan J. & Liam

Few Days · Liam · 11 months — first-time parents who moved twice and flew to Hawaii in the first days of the program

“He was sleeping through the night a few days in — on a trip, in a hotel crib. If you follow it as it's meant to be done, it definitely works. Definitely worth the money.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. Because it transformed our life.”

The excerpts above are taken from client video reviews that Actually Sleeping publishes, and you can watch the full videos at actuallysleeping.com/reviews. For reviews gathered independently and verified against purchases, see Feefo.

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Watch these families tell it

5 DaysWatch

Lindsey M. & Marco

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?“Definitely. We struggled for at least six months trying different programs and none of them worked — until I found Actually Sleeping.”

Night 1Watch

Jason & Alex with Judah

Judah · 11 months — 2-4 wake-ups every night for 10 months, falling asleep at work

“On night 14, I put him down and there was not one fuss, not one cry. He was just ready. We're averaging 11 to 12 hours of sleep every single night for over two weeks. It's honestly been life changing.”

Would you recommend?“I've told all my friends — this is the best money we have ever spent. If you can spend some money to get your sleep and peace back, you can be a better parent, spouse, and better at your job.”

Night 1Watch

Mari K. & Lilit

Lilit · 10 months — nothing else had worked, and grandma wasn't on board with any crying at first

“This literally clicked within one single night. My daughter is sleeping through the night, I'm sleeping through the night — I actually get to enjoy her amazing little moments again.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely! I enjoy my baby so much more, because I get to sleep myself.”

Night 4Watch

Cassie G. & Asher

Asher · 11 months — nursed back to sleep almost every hour; 16 months without a full night's sleep and a marriage on the brink

“After night one he learned to put himself to sleep, and by night four he was sleeping 8-10 hours in his crib. I feel like myself again. My marriage is thriving, and my baby boy is happy and thriving too.”

Would you recommend?“Yes. It changed our life.”

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Kaylynne W. & Hendrix

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

1 NightWatch

Kristen H. & Colton

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

3 DaysWatch

Samantha R. & Salem

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?“Yes absolutely! Sam is amazing — she really knows her stuff and answers any and all questions in a timely manner.”

Night 1Watch

Emily H. & Cole

Cole · 11 months — 4-5 wake-ups a night, nobody in the home was sleeping

“He slept through the night on night one. 14 nights straight now with no wake-ups. We feel normal again.”

Would you recommend?“Yes! Plain and simple: because it works. And fast! Even if you have a needy baby or you're breastfeeding.”

1 WeekWatch

Jennifer G. & Aria

Aria · 12 months — needed more hours at night, and her parents didn't know how to get there

“We saw improvement from the very beginning — even before she slept a whole night. Within the first week she was sleeping through, and life is much better.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, because it works.”

3 DaysWatch

Kjon C. & Kadence

Kadence · 10 months — waking 2-3 times a night, needed a bottle to sleep

“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?“Samantha truly is amazing. I would recommend to anyone.”

4 DaysWatch

Dayanara L. & Aaliyah

Aaliyah · 11 months — waking 5-7 times a night; every other method failed and left them feeling defeated

“On night one she put herself to sleep, and by day four she slept through the night officially. We've gained back so many things we sacrificed that we didn't need to: our room, privacy, SLEEP. People we speak to envy us!”

Would you recommend?“Already have! And always will. You don't have to sacrifice sleep to have the family you always wanted.”

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Guillito's Family

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?“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.”

Night 1Watch

Bernice K., Zamier P. & Jamari

Jamari · 12 months — multiple night wakings, rocking and lying with him to sleep, plus breastfeeding through the night

“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?“A thousand percent. It's easy to follow and it works. Our nights are ours again — worth every penny.”

Night 1Watch

Sam M. & Charlotte

Charlotte · 1 year — co-sleeping, taking 1-2 hours to settle, and waking every two hours; dad is an Air Force reservist who works full-time at Tesla

“It only took one day to get her sleeping soundly in her own bed all the way through the night. Now my wife is fully rested, in a better mood, and has more energy in the morning.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, definitely. What they teach actually works — life is so much better now that my daughter and wife both sleep soundly through the night.”

Night 1Watch

Madison DePhillips & Myla

Myla · 10 months — waking repeatedly with no schedule, sometimes refusing sleep until midnight after a previous program failed

“We have a baby sleeping 11 hours a night now. She doesn't cry when we set her in the crib — she rolls over and goes straight to sleep without a peep.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, because it works and it works quickly. I feel like a better wife and mom, and my baby is finally happy to go to bed.”

5 DaysWatch

Emily G. — Troy & Cara

Troy · 10 months (started at 6) — mom has a history of postpartum mood disorders, and two other sleep programs had already failed with big sister Cara, 6

“He started sleeping within four or five days — and Cara, who two other programs couldn't fix, was sleeping in her own bed in three nights. We feel so much more in control of life. Our kids are happier. Everything feels more stable.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, I would, because the program works.”

3 NightsWatch

Emily & Eden

Eden · 11 months — waking every hour, mom is a speech language pathologist

“She's still sleeping through the night. We completely have our life back — and more importantly, our daughter is a completely different baby.”

Would you recommend?“It's priceless to get a full night's sleep... I highly recommend Actually Sleeping to everybody.”

1 NightWatch

Rosemary K. & Alys

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

5 NightsWatch

Jessica & Adley

Adley · 11 months — waking every 2-3 hours, nursed to sleep every time; mom of 4 who homeschools

“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?“This program has been life changing — the best thing I've ever done. Having Sam in your corner is the best thing ever.”

2 WeeksWatch

Peter C & Safa

Safa · 10 months · To help Safa and Momma sleep

“Greatly improved”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely because the support is excellent and the technique works”

Jenna H & Lyla

Lyla · 11 months · We really needed to get some rest

“It's a whole different life for the entire family”

Would you recommend?“It's is tough the first 24 hours but so worth it on the other side. I don't dread bedtime anymore”

Julie L. & Emma

Emma · 10 months · I was tired of breastfeeding through the night and co-sleeping.

“So much better.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, because sleeping is so awesome.”

About a WeekWatch

Rick C & Stella

Stella · 10 months · Frequent night waking, feeding and co-sleeping; upset during crib naps

“It is amazing, a complete 180° from what it was prior. We can now lay her down in the crib for naps without batting an eye, and this allows us to take care of things around the house we couldn't before. She goes down at night with ease and has been consistently sleeping through the night, letting us get uninterrupted sleep for ourselves as well.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely. It guaranteed results and they delivered.”

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Hannah W. & Jack

Jack · 11 months · I was desperate to get Jack sleeping through the night and for my family to finally get rest.

“My husband and I feel better and most importantly Jack is a better baby because he's resting and shows independence at bedtime now!”

Would you recommend?“Yes, it was life changing for us.”

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Mitra C. & Caelum

Caelum · 12 months — waking every 30–60 minutes all night for months; co-sleeping, shushing, rocking and nursing to sleep had all failed

“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?“Yes! She really breaks things down, helps build confidence, and creates safety in the relationship — making it super easy to work together.”

4 NightsWatch

Abreal B. & Saint

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

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Marjan J. & Liam

Liam · 11 months — first-time parents who moved twice and flew to Hawaii in the first days of the program

“He was sleeping through the night a few days in — on a trip, in a hotel crib. If you follow it as it's meant to be done, it definitely works. Definitely worth the money.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely. Because it transformed our life.”