Every review · Newborns to 3 months · 4 to 6 months · 10 to 12 months · 12 months and up
Lauren F. & Cullen
“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.”
Vanessa S. & Sadie
“By about night five, she was sleeping through the night — something unheard of in our household. Life is beautiful now that we have the skills to help our baby sleep and the energy to enjoy being first-time parents.”
Would you recommend it? “One thousand percent. Actually Sleeping truly changed our lives. Sam and the whole team were incredible.”
Jenny R. & Timmy
“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.”
Chelsea & Ryan W. — Sydney
“Sydney slept through the very first night and has slept through every night since. We go to bed knowing we'll get a full night's sleep, wake with energy for family walks, and have regained our sanity.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely, 100%. The plan was easy to follow, worked for naps across home, daycare, and grandparents, and we couldn't have had a better outcome.”
LC & Lucca
“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.”
Lauren M. & Mikayla
“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.”
Lexy H. & Ivy
“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.”
Shawna L. & Neko
“In less than one night he started sleeping in his own bed, in his own room. It saved my job and potentially my life.”
Would you recommend it? “A million times over. No sugar-coating, no manipulation, no unrealistic promises — just real guidance and real results.”
Dorothy & Maryann
“Within a couple days, sleeping six to seven hour stretches. Life is finally fun.”
Annie
“Every 90 minutes for 6 months. Now she sleeps 11-12 hours straight.”
Would you recommend it? “I'm a mom of four — I thought I knew everything. I was wrong.”
Emily & Dale A. — Lily
“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.”
Kayla M. & Colter
“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.”
Nataly P. & Valerie
“After a couple nights she'd fall asleep within 15 minutes and stay asleep the whole night. Now we're all actually sleeping.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes, because it works. I wasn't convinced at first... But it works.”
Emily T. & Violet
“Within two nights she was sleeping all the way through the night. I seriously thought this would never happen. She's happier, I'm happier.”
Would you recommend it? “I want you to know I'm a real person and this is my real testimony.”
Kylie & Bella
“Trust Samantha's plan. It will amaze you. My daughter took to the plan so quick. It's guaranteed.”
Rebecca
“I was able to get my little one sleeping through the night in just a couple of days. First night is the hardest. After that, she caught on really quick. Get your life back.”
Christina T. & Theo
“He started sleeping through the night on night one and now sleeps for all his naps too. I'm actually sleeping, Theo is sleeping, and my husband and I have time together again.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. Sam has it down to a science, sets you up to feel confident, and gets the job done with the least overall tears possible.”
Shana H. & Jace
“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.”
Larisa G. & Roman
“After a few days Roman was already sleeping through the night. It's a game changer — a huge relief for us and the baby.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes, definitely. Awesome support. We really appreciate you guys.”
Tessa D. & Marleigh
“It turned out she didn't need the milk. Now she's down and most likely won't wake till 7. The best money I've ever spent.”
Would you recommend it? “Definitely give it a try — you won't regret it. I got to be a better mother, and my baby girl is as happy as ever.”
Kayleigh U.
“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.”
Samantha M. & Olive
“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.”
Brianna G. & Grayson
“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.”
Kelly S. & Corie
“She has slept every night through the night since day one.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes. It was truly life changing going through this program and has made us better parents”
Melissa H. — Daniel & Evelyn
“My children slept through the night by their third night”
Would you recommend it? “Yes and I have to countless people in person and online.”
Tarannum H. & Ahana
“Within the first week, our daughter was sleeping through the night like a charm”
Would you recommend it? “100% There is doubt about it. It made our lives so much more predictable. It gave me my time back with my older son who was always asking for my time.”
Megan J. & Towns
“Sam is amazing, and we're just so so happy our baby is now sleeping.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes, my baby has never slept better and actually gets excited for bed”
Hilary W. & Dorothy
“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.”
Kristin W. & Cameron
“Now he sleeps about 11 hours and his naps are great. If you are a single mom, you can do this — it's a lot easier than you think, and you're stronger than you think.”
Would you recommend it? “Absolutely. I felt supported every step of the way, and I never felt like I was in this alone.”
Savanna N. & Rhett
“He's slept through the night for 11 nights now. It's helped his attitude, his play, and his learning — and as a family we have so much more energy.”
Would you recommend it? “100%, because it worked!”
Autumn G. & S
“WE DO THINGS AGAIN! My whole house is SO HAPPY. Projects, fun things, time alone, one on one time together. No words.”
Would you recommend it? “Yes! Sometimes having a human friend in your pocket with tough love is what we all need.”
Courtney A. & Walker
“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!”
The excerpts above are taken from client video reviews that Actually Sleeping has published; you can watch the complete videos at actuallysleeping.com/reviews. For reviews gathered independently and verified by purchase, see Feefo.
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Watch these families tell it
Lauren F. & Cullen
“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?“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.”
Savanna N. & Rhett
“He's slept through the night for 11 nights now. It's helped more than just him — as a family we have a lot more energy and play a lot more together. Everything just feels better.”
Would you recommend?“100% — because it worked!”
Kristin W. & Cameron
“Now he's sleeping about 11 hours and his naps are great. If you are a single mom, you can do this — it's a lot easier than you think, and you're stronger than you think.”
Would you recommend?“Absolutely. It was one of the best things I could have done for both Cameron and myself. I felt supported every step of the way.”
Hilary W. & Dorothy
“Since night four, Dorothy has been sleeping through the night — 10 and a half hours every single night, which is unreal to us.”
Would you recommend?“Yes! Because it works, and it makes sense. If you're on the fence — just do it. You will not regret it.”
Vanessa S. & Sadie
“By about night five, she was sleeping through the night — something unheard of in our household. Life is beautiful now that we have the skills to help our baby sleep and the energy to enjoy being first-time parents.”
Would you recommend?“One thousand percent. Actually Sleeping truly changed our lives. Sam and the whole team were incredible.”
Taylor A. & Theo
“By the fourth night he was sleeping through. I don't go to bed scared of when I'll be woken up or how many times — I finally have a little time for me.”
Would you recommend?“Yes I would — it's made a huge difference for me. The guarantee was a huge factor because my biggest worry was that it just wouldn't work for us.”
Jenny R. & Timmy
“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?“Absolutely, and I have! Sleep training was scary until I talked to Samantha — then it wasn't scary at all.”
Chelsea & Ryan W. — Sydney
“She slept through the very first night we tried Sam's sleep plan — and every single night since. We've regained our sanity, and we're sleeping a lot better too.”
Would you recommend?“Absolutely, 100%. I don't think we could've had a better outcome. We are very impressed!”
LC & Lucca
“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?“Of course! It was a game changer. I can actually plan my morning now.”
Lauren M. & Mikayla
“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?“1000%. For anyone struggling to get their baby to sleep, it's the best decision you can make — for them and for you.”
Lexy H. & Ivy
“ChatGPT was too much information — overwhelming and often contradicting. I needed a custom plan. Four nights later, I feel like a new person. I don't dread bedtime anymore and I wake up feeling actually rested.”
Would you recommend?“Yes — the real-time edits to the sleep plan and 1-on-1 support are the best part. Sleep changes everything.”
Shawna L. & Neko
“In less than one night he started sleeping in his own bed, in his own room. It saved my job and potentially my life.”
Would you recommend?“A million times over. No sugar-coating, no manipulation, no unrealistic promises — just real guidance and real results.”
Dorothy & Maryann
“Within a couple days, sleeping six to seven hour stretches. Life is finally fun.”
Annie
“Every 90 minutes for 6 months. Now she sleeps 11-12 hours straight.”
Would you recommend?“I'm a mom of four — I thought I knew everything. I was wrong.”
Emily & Dale A. — Lily
“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?“One hundred percent — and we already have. Personalized support for your unique baby is something books and ChatGPT simply can't provide.”
Kayla M. & Colter
“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?“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.”
Samantha M. & Olive
“Olive slept through the night within one day, and within three she was getting into the crib calmly and putting herself to bed. My mom, my husband, and all her grandparents can't believe this is the same baby from two weeks ago.”
Would you recommend?“Yes, and I already have! They have powerful knowledge about sleep training that I don't think you can get from ChatGPT.”
Nataly P. & Valerie
“After a couple nights she'd fall asleep within 15 minutes and stay asleep the whole night. Now we're all actually sleeping.”
Would you recommend?“Yes, because it works. I wasn't convinced at first... But it works.”
Emily T. & Violet
“Within two nights she was sleeping all the way through the night. I seriously thought this would never happen. She's happier, I'm happier.”
Would you recommend?“I want you to know I'm a real person and this is my real testimony.”
Kylie & Bella
“Trust Samantha's plan. It will amaze you. My daughter took to the plan so quick. It's guaranteed.”
Rebecca
“I was able to get my little one sleeping through the night in just a couple of days. First night is the hardest. After that, she caught on really quick. Get your life back.”
Christina T. & Theo
“He started sleeping through the night on night one and now sleeps for all his naps too. I'm actually sleeping, Theo is sleeping, and my husband and I have time together again.”
Would you recommend?“Yes. Sam has it down to a science, sets you up to feel confident, and gets the job done with the least overall tears possible.”
Shana H. & Jace
“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?“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.”
Larisa G. & Roman
“After a few days Roman was already sleeping through the night. It's a game changer — a huge relief for us and the baby.”
Would you recommend?“Yes, definitely. Awesome support. We really appreciate you guys.”
Tessa D. & Marleigh
“It turned out she didn't need the milk. Now she's down and most likely won't wake till 7. The best money I've ever spent.”
Would you recommend?“Definitely give it a try — you won't regret it. I got to be a better mother, and my baby girl is as happy as ever.”
Kayleigh U.
“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?“Hands down the best decision we could have made. When I'm sleeping better I'm a better mom — and our baby is happier.”
Brianna G. & Grayson
“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?“Absolutely. It helps so much to have someone support you, even virtually. Sleeping regularly also helped the postpartum depressive symptoms I was dealing with.”
Autumn G. & S
“WE DO THINGS AGAIN! My whole house is SO HAPPY. Projects, fun things, time alone, one on one time together. No words.”
Would you recommend?“Yes! Sometimes having a human friend in your pocket with tough love is what we all need.”
Kelly S. & Corie
“Amazing. We feel so well rested and our baby is much happier”
Would you recommend?“Yes. It was truly life changing going through this program and has made us better parents”
Melissa H & Daniel & Evelyn
“So peaceful and we are all rested. My children thrive on their new schedule and I can have reliable down time for myself or to accomplish tasks.”
Would you recommend?“Yes and I have to countless people in person and online.”
Tarannum H & Ahana
“Amazing! We know when her scheduled naps and bedtime is and we can make plans around it. We went on a vacation where it was changing multiple hotels and she slept through all night long for 14nights!! Difficulty environment, different cribs but the foundation was so strong that my baby slept through at her scheduled times. We just had to make sure she was in her crib by that time.”
Would you recommend?“100% There is doubt about it. It made our lives so much more predictable. It gave me my time back with my older son who was always asking for my time.”
Megan J. & Towns
“Amazing. We can do anything we want to”
Would you recommend?“Yes, my baby has never slept better and actually gets excited for bed”
Courtney A. & Walker
“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?“Yes. The personalized care is unmatched and duh… IT WORKS!”