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Starting at 12 months and older: Actually Sleeping client reviews

Of the 129 client video reviews Actually Sleeping has collected, 25 come from families whose child was 12 months and older at the start. In 17 of those, the family points to a result within the first three nights. Every excerpt below is quoted in the families’ own words.

Every review · Birth to 3 months · 4–6 months · 7–9 months · 10–12 months

Sage A. & Luca

Night 1 · Luca · 13 months — never slept through the night, co-slept, rocked and bottle-fed at night; second baby due in October

“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.”

Mel H. & Matteo

2 Nights · Matteo · 18 months — had lost hope in sleep training, didn't want to leave him crying

“It only took three nights for him to go to bed by himself, no crying. It changed our lives.”

Would you recommend it? “Definitely!!! It was easy to follow the plan and I didn't have to leave my baby crying for a crazy amount of time.”

Lindsay C. & Emma

Night 1 · Emma · 14 months — sleep was getting worse every night, keeping mom out of her own bed and creating tension throughout the household

“On the first night she woke once and put herself back to sleep without us intervening. I don't dread bedtime anymore, Emma is so much happier, and I finally have time to prepare for the next day and feel like myself again.”

Would you recommend it? “I would — I've already been telling people at work how wonderful it has been. The coaching took out the guesswork and gave me accountability and encouragement.”

Alex G. & Jade

1 Night · 15 months old — hadn't slept in 14 months

“By the second night she fell asleep on her own within minutes. Sleeping through the night ever since.”

Would you recommend it? “100000%!!! Samantha and her team were there for us every step of the way… EVERY step.”

Ieshia Cuspard & Dash

1 Weeks · Dash · 2 years — waking every couple of hours and needing a parent beside him holding his hand just to fall asleep

“In about a week, everything took a complete 180. Now he's in bed from 8:30 PM to 7 AM, my husband and I have our alone time and date nights back, and everybody is happier.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, because it's effective. It was an investment well spent, and I'm truly grateful.”

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.”

Tatyana & Ezra

Night 1 · Ezra · 17 months — still waking 4-5 times a night after his parents had gone 17 months without a full night's sleep

“It took one night, and it wasn't even as hard as we had prepared for. We're finally sleeping and so well rested — we are over the moon with the results.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. This is not cry-it-out; it's strategic, planned, and Samantha walks you through the entire process. It's the best money we've spent in a very long time.”

Andrea & Claire

1 Night · Claire · 17 months — was up 6-7 times a night

“Claire was up six, seven times a night. After one night she goes down at 8 PM and sleeps in her crib until 7 AM . Best money I've spent in a long time.”

Elana B. & Zelina

7 Days · Zelina · 20 months — zero sleep, very clingy baby, at her breaking point

“Day seven she was sleeping through the night and I was shook. She still goes down like clockwork — I have my life back and feel like myself again.”

Would you recommend it? “I wish I started sooner. Sleep is such an important part of life and affects your mood as a parent.”

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.”

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.”

Grace E. & Francis

4 Days · Francis · 18 months — waking every two hours to nurse and following an inconsistent sleep routine

“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.”

Allison & Josh — Cade

Night 1 · Cade · 13 months — exclusively breastfed, waking 5-6x a night for 15-20 min each for ~8 months

“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.”

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.”

Ariella & Leora

3 Nights · Leora · 18 months — needed rocking to enter her crib, woke multiple times, and eventually ended up in her parents' bed

“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.”

Katie S. & Ollie

Night 1 · Ollie · 2 years 3 months

“He's he's put himself to sleep and slept the whole night.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, Samantha knows what she is doing. She is the most thorough and detail oriented person I have ever worked with. More than myself!”

Jasmine R. & Layla

23 nights · Layla · 15 months

“it really worked.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes, 1000 time because it actually works and I was completely shocked. Yeah the first day made me the first night will be rough and I really didn't believe it, but it wasn't even as rough as I thought it was gonna be and like it was so simple and easy and like they're just there with you every step of the way all their employees everything I just had an amazing experience.”

Kay P. & Kamora

Night 1 · Kamora · 14 months — breastfed to sleep and all through the night while dad paced the floor to get her down

“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.”

Ashley K. & Autumn

34 Days · Autumn · 13 months — started at 12 months; rocked to sleep and up 3-4 times a night needing a bottle, while dad recovered from shoulder surgery

“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.”

Kenzie E. — Noah & Harper

Night 1 · Noah · 5 years and Harper · 2 years — three years of co-sleeping; mom travels for work and dad often works night shifts

“Both were night one. We have hours back in the week, time together as a married couple, and evenings we no longer dread.”

Would you recommend it? “Yes! It works, you need someone to stand accountable to other than yourself and your spouse, and everyone in the house is sleeping better.”

Molly & Nick C. — Alex

Easier bedtimes · Alex · 2 years

“Life is so much easier! Bedtime used to be a major source of stress and could take hours, and now we have a short, predictable routine, put her in her crib around 8, and she falls asleep independently and sleeps through the night. We actually have our evenings back, we're all more rested, and most importantly, she seems so much happier and better rested too. It has genuinely changed the rhythm of our whole family for the better.”

Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. I would especially recommend it to a parent who feels like they've read all the advice and know what they're "supposed" to do, but are nervous to actually make the change. The personalized coaching, reassurance, and support gave us the confidence to follow through—and the results happened so much faster than we expected. We went from hours-long bedtimes to a happy, independent sleeper, and it has made such a difference for our entire family.”

Jessica T. & Joey

3 Nights · Joey · 23 months — had taken over the parents' bed; busy family with two teens at the ball fields

“Definitely skeptical when they said two to three days. Joey was sleeping within three nights and we have our bed back. They customized it to us and to our baby.”

Would you recommend it? “It worked. The detailed plan, the support, the accountability and honesty is what helped us sleep train our stubborn (and very smart) two-year-old.”

Margo & Gideon

Night 1 · Gideon · almost 2 — waking 4–6 times a night, nursed back to sleep every time

“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.”

Alyssa K. & Tallulah

Night 1 · Tallulah · 16 months — up an hour after bedtime and every 2–4 hours all night; full-time working mom

“After the first night she started sleeping through the night. She sleeps 8 PM to 6:30 AM every night. If we had known about it sooner, we would have done it a long time ago.”

Would you recommend it? “One million times over. If you want to enjoy your baby and your life again — this is the only way.”

Taylor M. & Crew

Night 1 · Crew · 20 months — never a full night's sleep in 20 months, fell asleep on the bottle, screamed the second he touched the crib

“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.”

Each excerpt comes from a client video review that Actually Sleeping has published; you can watch the full videos at actuallysleeping.com/reviews. For reviews gathered independently and verified against purchases, see Feefo.

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Sage A. & Luca

Luca · 13 months — never slept through the night, co-slept, rocked and bottle-fed at night; second baby due in October

“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?“100%. A well rested baby and parents make your whole day much more enjoyable. The results have been nothing short of amazing.”

2 NightsWatch

Mel H. & Matteo

Matteo · 18 months — had lost hope in sleep training, didn't want to leave him crying

“It only took three nights for him to go to bed by himself, no crying. It changed our lives.”

Would you recommend?“Definitely!!! It was easy to follow the plan and I didn't have to leave my baby crying for a crazy amount of time.”

3–4 DaysWatch

Ashley K. & Autumn

Autumn · 13 months — rocked to sleep, waking 3-4 times a night for 30-45 minutes and needing a bottle; dad was recovering from shoulder surgery

“Within three to four days of starting, Autumn was sleeping through the night. I never thought it would happen. Now 95% of nights she sleeps 11 to 12 hours — she arches her back into her crib, rolls over, and falls asleep within three minutes.”

Would you recommend?“Yes! Sam has the knowledge and the encouragement to help get your baby sleeping and motivate you through the rough patches.”

Night 1Watch

Kenzie E. — Noah & Harper

Noah, 5 & Harper, 2 — three years of co-sleeping with both kids; mom travels and dad often works night shifts

“Both kids were sleeping on night one. It has given us so many hours back in the week — and time as a married couple to just talk, or even watch a movie together.”

Would you recommend?“Yes! It works, you need someone to hold you accountable other than yourself and your spouse, and it's created an evening we no longer dread. Everyone in the house is sleeping better.”

Night 1Watch

Kay P. & Kamora

Kamora · 14 months — breastfed to sleep and all through the night while dad paced the floor; a self-described "fights to the end" baby

“She went to sleep on her own and slept through the night on night one — and every night after that for 10 nights in a row, which was mind-blowing.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely! The real proof was in my personal experience, and Sam and her team have been amazing from the very beginning.”

Night 1Watch

Lindsay C. & Emma

Emma · 14 months — bedtime was getting worse every night and causing tension in the household; mom couldn't even sleep in her own bed

“The first night she had one wake-up but put herself back to sleep — we didn't even have to intervene. I don't dread bedtime anymore. I actually look forward to when the kids go to bed.”

Would you recommend?“I would — I was just telling people at my job how wonderful it has been working with them and how much they're helping us.”

1 NightWatch

Alex G. & Jade

15 months old — hadn't slept in 14 months

“By the second night she fell asleep on her own within minutes. Sleeping through the night ever since.”

Would you recommend?“100000%!!! Samantha and her team were there for us every step of the way… EVERY step.”

1.5 WeeksWatch

Ieshia C. & Dash

Dash · 2 years — waking every couple of hours; his parents were held hostage by his hand, lying in bed with him to get any sleep at all

“It took a week before we did a complete 180. He's in bed from 8:30 to 7 AM — my husband and I have our alone time back, we can do date nights, and everybody's happier.”

Would you recommend?“Because it's effective! It's an investment well spent.”

1 WeekWatch

Katie O. & Johnny

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

1 NightWatch

Andrea & Claire

Claire · 17 months — was up 6-7 times a night

“Claire was up six, seven times a night. After one night she goes down at 8 PM and sleeps in her crib until 7 AM. Best money I've spent in a long time.”
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Tatyana & Ezra

Ezra · 17 months — still waking 4-5 times a night; his parents hadn't slept in 17 months and are firmly anti cry-it-out

“It took him one night — and the night wasn't even bad. This is by far the best money we've spent in a very long time. We are finally sleeping.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely. I rarely leave reviews — that's how floored we are with the results. Samantha will not leave you high and dry; she walks you through it the entire way.”

7 DaysWatch

Elana B. & Zelina

Zelina · 20 months — zero sleep, very clingy baby, at her breaking point

“Day seven she was sleeping through the night and I was shook. She still goes down like clockwork — I have my life back and feel like myself again.”

Would you recommend?“I wish I started sooner. Sleep is such an important part of life and affects your mood as a parent.”

Night 1Watch

Claire & Angie O. — Miles

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?“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.”

4 DaysWatch

Cassie R. & Kenai

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

Night 1Watch

Allison & Josh — Cade

Cade · 13 months — exclusively breastfed, waking 5-6x a night for 15-20 min each for ~8 months

“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?“I could not recommend it more. We wish we'd done it so much sooner. We are actually sleeping.”

Night 2Watch

Leah S. & Ari

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?“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.”

4 DaysWatch

Grace E. & Francis

Francis · 18 months — the family needed a consistent routine and better sleep, and committed after seeing the reviews

“Four days. Now we know exactly when our toddler is going to sleep instead of just guessing — and my husband and I actually have our evenings back to play board games and watch movies. It's life changing!”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely! From the constant support, to the encouragement, to the results, I can't say enough good things about Actually Sleeping.”

3 NightsWatch

Ariella & Leora

Leora · 18 months — needed rocking to enter her crib, woke multiple times, and eventually ended up in her parents' bed

“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?“Absolutely. Sleep is priceless, Sam was always available as our coach and cheerleader, and Actually Sleeping is a guarantee.”

Night 1Watch

Katie S & Ollie

Ollie · 2 years 3 months · To get Ollie to fall asleep on his own and sleep through the night so that I could have my evenings back.

“Still tired haha, but my evenings start at 7:30pm when he goes to sleep and I can finish chores, exercise, get ready for tomorrow, at a reasonable time.”

Would you recommend?“Yes, Samantha knows what she is doing. She is the most thorough and detail oriented person I have ever worked with. More than myself!”

Molly and Nick C. & Alex

Alex · 2 years · Bedtime was taking HOURS and we were all losing it.

“Life is so much easier! Bedtime used to be a major source of stress and could take hours, and now we have a short, predictable routine, put her in her crib around 8, and she falls asleep independently and sleeps through the night.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely. I would especially recommend it to a parent who feels like they've read all the advice and know what they're "supposed" to do, but are nervous to actually make the change.”

2–3 NightsWatch

Jasmine R & Layla

Layla · 15 months · Had tried everything and nothing worked

“Awesome amazing”

Would you recommend?“Yes, 1000 time because it actually works and I was completely shocked. Yeah the first day made me the first night will be rough and I really didn't believe it, but it wasn't even as rough as I thought it was gonna be and like it was so simple and easy and like they're just there with you every step of the way all their employees everything I just had an amazing experience.”

3 NightsWatch

Jessica T. & Joey

Joey · 23 months — had taken over the parents' bed; busy family with two teens at the ball fields

“Definitely skeptical when they said two to three days. Joey was sleeping within three nights and we have our bed back. They customized it to us and to our baby.”

Would you recommend?“It worked. The detailed plan, the support, the accountability and honesty is what helped us sleep train our stubborn (and very smart) two-year-old.”

Night 1Watch

Margo & Gideon

Gideon · almost 2 — waking 4–6 times a night, nursed back to sleep every time

“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?“Absolutely. This program has given me back my life. If you're on the fence, just do it — it is honestly stupid easy.”

Night 1Watch

Alyssa K. & Tallulah

Tallulah · 16 months — up an hour after bedtime and every 2–4 hours all night; full-time working mom

“After the first night she started sleeping through the night. She sleeps 8 PM to 6:30 AM every night. If we had known about it sooner, we would have done it a long time ago.”

Would you recommend?“One million times over. If you want to enjoy your baby and your life again — this is the only way.”

Night 1Watch

Taylor M. & Crew

Crew · 20 months — never a full night's sleep in 20 months, fell asleep on the bottle, screamed the second he touched the crib

“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?“I've already recommended Actually Sleeping to a few friends with newborns who are struggling with sleep.”