
Frances Daniels
Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health, interviewing a wide array of mattress and sleep experts to create well-informed articles about important topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders (from sleep apnea to night terrors), lucid dreaming, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing mattress topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

The best weighted blankets in 2025 for calmer, restful sleep
By Becky George last updated
Reduce anxiety and sleep better with the best weighted blanket for your body type and budget.

6 expert tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you’re wide awake at night
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep experts swear by these six tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you're wide awake — and number five will surprise you

Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf: which Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy in the Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

I slept on a latex hybrid mattress for a month — why I should've picked a memory foam one instead
By Frances Daniels published
I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this healthy habit right before bed, says sleep coach
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime

What are feather mattress toppers and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
There are plenty of cheap deals on feather mattress toppers, but are they worth it? Here's what you need to know about featherbeds

This daily habit of highly organized people will help you fall asleep in minutes
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

Zinus vs Layla: Which cheap mattress is right for your sleep style
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a cheap mattress that's actually worth buying? Here's how to choose between the Zinus Green Tea vs the Layla Essential

I'm a sleep writer — the 3 kinds of mattress topper that help with back pain
By Frances Daniels published
Do you suspect your bed may be causing or exacerbating your back pain? These three kinds of mattress toppers can provide relief.

How long do mattress toppers last? 3 key signs that they need replacing
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

I'm a mattress topper expert — here's everything I've learned about how to choose the right one
By Frances Daniels last updated
I share my top tips on how to choose the right mattress topper for your bed, sleep position, and body type

Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
By Alison Barretta last updated
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet

Cheap mattresses aren’t just for people on a tight budget — why I’d buy one
By Frances Daniels last updated
From generous extras to accommodating guests, here's why should buy a cheap mattress besides the affordable price tag.

What is the Casper Original mattress and should you still buy it in 2025?
By Frances Daniels published
While the Casper Original Mattress may have been replaced by a younger model, it's still available to buy. But is it worth it?

Do medium-firm mattresses suit all sleepers? How to tell if you need a firmer or softer bed
By Frances Daniels published
Medium-firm mattresses are great for delivering balanced comfort and support, but does that mean they're right for you?

Dry January? Swap your night cap for these 5 sleep-inducing drinks
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep better this Dry January by swapping the booze for these five bedtime drinks

Poor sleep makes it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, says new study — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
British researchers found that sleep-deprived participants found it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, linking poor sleep to memory control deficits

I made a New Year’s resolution last year to get more sleep — here’s 3 reasons why it didn’t work
By Frances Daniels published
Last January I vowed to get more sleep. It didn't go as planned — here's three reasons why my New Year's resolution failed and what I'll do different this year.

Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say
By Frances Daniels published
Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
By Frances Daniels published
Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk
By Frances Daniels published
Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's how to find a good deal in the sales

Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep
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