Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
Is this cheap insomnia gadget the key to falling asleep faster?
By Claire Davies published
The Dodow sleep device is designed to help people with insomnia fall asleep faster, but it works if you’re stressed or anxious too — here’s how.
How much sleep do adults need? America’s leading sleep doctor answers
By Claire Davies published
Dr. Michael J. Breus, America's top sleep expert, explains how much sleep an adult needs and how to tell if you’re getting enough
The 3 top Presidents' Day memory foam mattress sales so far
By Claire Davies published
Shopping for a memory foam mattress this Presidents’ Day? These are the three best offers so far.
The ultra-cool Serta Arctic mattress is $200 off in the Presidents’ Day sales
By Claire Davies published
The Serta Arctic mattress cools people who overheat at night, and it’s $200 off today
Dream expert reveals four of the most common nightmares and what they mean
By Claire Davies published
Best-selling sleep and dreams author Theresa Cheung reveals the four most common nightmares and what they mean.
Tempur-Pedic’s best mattress topper is 40% off after selling out for months
By Claire Davies published
Get 40% off the Tempur-Pedic Tempur Topper Supreme and boost your bed’s comfort in one slick move.
Banish in-bed sweats with this cooling mattress pad system at CES 2022
By Claire Davies published
Sleepme’s new Dock Pro temperature-regulating sleep system centers around a cooling mattress pad and sleep tracking.
Coway’s Smart Care Air Mattress at CES 2022 tackles a huge sleep killer
By Claire Davies published
The Coway Smart Care Air Mattress, launched at CES, self-adjusts to your body pressure to banish in-bed soreness.
New smart pillow launched at CES 2022 detects snoring, then stops it
By Claire Davies published
The Motion Pillow 3 uses airbags that inflate when you snore, moving your head into a position that opens up your airways
Sleep Number debuts next-gen 360 Smart Bed at CES 2022
By Claire Davies published
Smart mattress brand Sleep Number has revamped its 360 Smart Bed to detect future health issues including sleep apnea.
Exclusive: the story behind the new Venus Williams and GhostBed mattress
By Claire Davies published
Venus Williams mattress exclusive: GhostBed’s Marc Werner talks to Tom’s Guide about the new foam and hybrid collection.
How to sleep when you have a cold – quick tips from a sleep doctor
By Claire Davies published
Sleeping well when you have a cold is tough, but prepping your throat and nose before bed helps. Here's why...
The future of mattresses is ‘smart’ – Bear CEO Scott Paladini talks custom sleep
By Claire Davies published
Scott Paladini talks smarter sleep, hybrid mattresses, and pro bed shopping tips ahead of Black Friday.
Why Brooklyn Bedding’s new Custom Mattress could be your key to good sleep
By Claire Davies published
The Brooklyn Bedding Custom Mattress has customizable firmness, comfort and top fabric options for all sleepers.
Birch by Helix launches new Luxe Natural Mattress for healthier sleep
By Claire Davies published
The new Birch Luxe Natural Mattress is made using responsibly sourced materials and is designed to stay cool while you sleep.
7 snug sleep products to turn your bed into a cozy nest
By Claire Davies published
Nothing beats being warm in bed when it’s cold outside, and these sleep products will help you feel toasty and snoozy.
How to make a mattress firmer if it's too soft for your back
By Claire Davies published
Six things to try if you’re wondering how to make a mattress firmer fast, from using a topper to placing it on the floor.
Tempur-Pedic’s epic mattress topper is up to $178 off and selling like hotcakes
By Claire Davies published
Not only do you get 20% off the sleep-saving Tempur-Topper Supreme foam mattress topper, you get a free Cloud Pillow too.
Brooklyn Bedding launches “healthier, customizable mattress” with eco twist
By Claire Davies published
The new Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep Luxe Hybrid offers two levels of firmness in one 100% natural latex mattress.
How to sleep when you're feeling anxious
By Claire Davies published
Psychologist-approved coping strategies for how to sleep when you're feeling anxious, from deep breathing to nightly routines.
The sleep patterns of 26 celebrities revealed: from Beyoncé to Kylie Jenner
By Claire Davies published
A recent study looked at the sleep patterns of 26 celebrities, including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Kylie Jenner, and this is what they found.
Idle Sleep eco-friendly mattress sale: save up to $1,269 for Labor Day
By Claire Davies published
This Idle Sleep mattress deal for Labor Day saves you up to $1,269 on a latex hybrid and gives you two free pillows.
Huge Puffy mattress sale saves you up to $755 this Labor Day
By Claire Davies published
The Puffy mattress is $300 off for Labor Day and it comes with up to $455 of free gifts, including pillows and sheets.
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