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 interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

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Some couples need a bed that can suit both their sleep needs. Here's why you should switch to a split king mattress...

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Mattresses in a box are often cheaper and delivered quicker than traditional beds, but are they worth it? We take a closer

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A hybrid mattress and hybrid bed topper can both offer a balance between comfort and support, but which is best for you?

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Want to know how to get up earlier and not feel tired? These top tips will get your sleep schedule on track in just six days.

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Everything you need to know before buying a bed under $400, plus how to buy a cheap mattress that doesn't skimp on quality

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A memory foam mattress and bed topper can both offer comfort and pressure relief, but which one is best for your sleep?

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Fit into one of these three categories? Sleep expert Max Kirsten says drinking coffee before bed could help you drift off

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If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a cooling mattress topper, not a bed, in the Memorial Day sales...

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A sleep writer's advice on how to choose the right memory foam mattress ahead of the Memorial Day sales

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Keep your bedroom's temperature down with these expert tips for a cool night's sleep — including investing in the best cooling mattresses.

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Medium-firm beds suit most sleepers, but plush mattresses can provide extra comfort. Here's the signs you should switch

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Foldable mattresses, rollaway beds, and Japanese floor mattresses are great for saving space and money, but which is best?

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While memory foam mattress toppers are the best option for most people, you may want to switch to a latex topper if you spot one or more of these signs...

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Here are the three simple nighttime routine steps I follow to help me fall asleep fast and to sleep through the night.

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A hybrid mattress offer a great balance between support and comfort, but should you choose one with latex instead of memory foam?

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Experts explain why sleeping on your stomach is bad for you, plus how to switch to the best positions for sleeping.

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5 key features to look for when shopping for a hybrid mattress, plus the three hybrid beds I'd buy now.

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We asked three leading sleep experts how to fall asleep in 10 seconds. Here's what they said...

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Latex mattress toppers are designed to add comfort and support to your bed, but are they actually worth buying? We take a closer look...

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Stop allergies from disrupting your sleep by investing in an anti-allergy mattress. Here's how to pick the best hypoallergenic mattress.

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We look at whether you should flip or rotate your memory foam, latex or down feather mattress topper.

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Eight Sleep co-founder Alexandra Zatarain shares her go-to hacks for getting your sleep schedule back on track if you've had one too many late nights.

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An inexpensive mattress can save you hundreds, but are their cheap price tags a false economy? I'm a sleep writer — here's my take...
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