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Actually Sleeping reviews from parents who tried other sleep training first

Among the 129 client video reviews Actually Sleeping has published, 20 families mention trying other programs, methods, books or advice before coming to us. Each excerpt is in the family’s own words and lists the baby’s age and where they were starting from.

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.”

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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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 4Watch

Hilary W. & Dorothy

Dorothy · 9 months — born a preemie and reliant on sleep props from day one, waking every 45 minutes; another course had already failed

“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.”

Summer S. & Sailor

Sailor · 5 months — pediatrician tips, friends, and ChatGPT weren't working; dad's coworkers were asking if he was okay

“We feel like we have our life back! My husband and I are able to spend quality time with each other, our minds are sharper, and we feel like the best version of ourselves for our kids.”

Would you recommend?“Absolutely — and we already have! We love that Actually Sleeping guarantees their results and really teaches the parent how to navigate everything.”

8 DaysWatch

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 4Watch

Taylor A. & Theo

Theo · 8 months when they started — waking at least 3 times a night after modified Ferber and ChatGPT fell short; mom slept on the recliner in his room

“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.”

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Chelsea & Ryan W. — Sydney

Sydney · 9 months — waking 4x every night after she started crawling and wouldn't go back to sleep on her own, for five straight weeks

“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!”

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.”

6 NightsWatch

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.”

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.”

Night 1Watch

Lauren M. & Mikayla

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?“1000%. For anyone struggling to get their baby to sleep, it's the best decision you can make — for them and for you.”

10 DaysWatch

Spencer & Kaitlyn B. — Genevieve

Genevieve · 6 months — waking every 30 minutes to 2 hours, plus contact naps that took 5-15 minutes of walking while she cried

“We tried everything possible and nothing compared to personalized routines with someone available for every question. Now everyone is so much happier — especially Genevieve. She absolutely loves being put down in her crib.”

Would you recommend?“I've already recommended Actually Sleeping to two friends and I'll continue to. There really isn't anything like it — and trust me, I've looked. The money back guarantee is something you won't find anywhere else.”

4 NightsWatch

Lexy H. & Ivy

Ivy · 8 months — waking 3-4 times a night, nursed to sleep, ending up in her parents' bed at 4 AM, with short, inconsistent naps

“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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

Night 1Watch

Lucy & James — Woody

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

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.”

Under a WeekWatch

Kayleigh U.

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?“Hands down the best decision we could have made. When I'm sleeping better I'm a better mom — and our baby is happier.”

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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.”

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.”