Sleep Sense Review

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What it is: Online baby and toddler sleep-training program by Dana Obleman
Best for: Parents who want a low-cost do-it-yourself sleep-training guide
Price: Basic $29; Gold $67; Platinum $129, checked October 29, 2026
Prices checked: October 29, 2026

We researched Sleep Sense's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Sleep Sense ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

Parents of babies and toddlers who want a sleep plan.
People who prefer a written guide at a low price.
Families who want some email support.

Who should skip it

Probably not the best fit if you want a well-known nurse-led video class, which Taking Cara Babies offers.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Sleep Sense’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 29, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Sleep Sense ourselves.

You read the guide, set up a bedtime routine, and follow the step-by-step plan for your child's age.

Key features in use

eBook sleep plan
Gold and Platinum extras
Email support sessions (Platinum)
Weekly hotline (Platinum)

Setup and learning curve

Buy and download.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email and hotline on higher plans.

Real-world use cases

Night waking
Short naps
Moving from bed-sharing

What it costs

Prices checked October 29, 2026, from Sleep Sense’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

Plans: Basic $29 (eBook); Gold $67; Platinum $129, which adds two email support sessions and a weekly hotline.
Refund window: plan on 30 days, the shorter period shown on the newer course pages (which list a $299 course with 30 days of support). An older plans page still claims a 12-month, no-questions-asked guarantee.
Created by Dana Obleman, selling since 2003.

What we like

Low entry price, $29 for the eBook.
A long-running program, sold since 2003.
Higher plans add email support and a hotline.
BBB rated it A+ (not accredited) as of October 29, 2026.

What to watch for

Trustpilot had only 1 review as of October 29, 2026, so there was no usable score.
Plan on a 30-day refund window (newer course pages); an older plans page claims 12 months.
Newer course pages show a $299 option, so prices may be changing.

The fine print

Count on the 30-day window shown on the newer course pages, not the 12-month claim on the older plans page; confirm in writing before buying.
Support on higher plans is by email or hotline, not one-on-one sessions in person.
Ask your pediatrician about sleep training for young babies.

The main alternative: Taking Cara Babies

What it costs: ABCs of Sleep $179; collection $249, checked October 29, 2026

Pick Sleep SenseReviewed by Vetteroo if you…

want a low-cost sleep guide.
like reading over videos.
want optional email support.

Pick Taking Cara Babies if you…

want video classes.
want a widely known program.

Our take

Sleep Sense is a long-running, low-cost sleep-training program with plans from $29. Its guarantee wording is inconsistent across pages and outside reviews are few. Compare Taking Cara Babies for nurse-led video classes.

Side by side

Company	Best for	Starting price	Trial / refund
Sleep Sense Reviewed by Vetteroo	Parents who want a low-cost do-it-yourself sleep-training guide	Basic $29; Gold $67; Platinum $129, checked October 29, 2026	30-day window under the newer course terms (an older plans page claims 12 months)
Taking Cara Babies	Parents who want a well-known nurse-led sleep class	ABCs of Sleep $179; collection $249, checked October 29, 2026	See its terms

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

Sleep Sense's pricing page and terms, read October 29, 2026
Sleep Sense's Trustpilot profile, read October 29, 2026
Sleep Sense's BBB profile, read October 29, 2026
Taking Cara Babies's details: read on its official pages and Trustpilot on October 29, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
The other official pages listed under Sources (links checked October 29, 2026)

Sources

Visit Sleep Sense’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.