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.
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We explain what duvet togs are and which ones are best to use when sleeping with a weighted blanket.

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I made three big mistakes when sleeping with a weighted blanket for the first time. Here's how you can avoid them...

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We talk to Eight Sleep co-founder Alexandra Zatarain about the use of AI in mattresses, just how smart beds will become, and the role we will play in our own sleep health in the future.

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We asked three sleep experts to explain the difference between nightmares vs night terrors, plus how to manage them when they happen.

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Sleeping upright can ease certain health issues, from colds to back pain. Here's how to arrange your pillows to help you sleep in this position.

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I round-up my favorite bedtime stories for adults and look at how they help us fall asleep easier and faster at night.

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Inspired by proven relaxation techniques, Moon Breathing is eases sleep anxiety to help you drift off faster. Here's how...

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The top 5 benefits of sleeping with your door open and how it helps you fall asleep faster and easier at night.

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Unsure whether you should flip your mattress? Try these tips instead to keep your bed in top condition

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If you want to create the ultimate nighttime routine, avoid doing these things right before bed, say sleep experts.

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I've identified the top three essential features found in all of the best side sleeper mattresses. Here's what to look for...

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Wondering why your mattress is dipping in the middle? We look at the common causes, how to fix them, and when it's time buy a new bed.

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The 4-7-8 breathing method has become a popular sleep technique on social media, but will it help me to fall asleep faster?

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Memory foam mattresses and pillows are good for pressure relief and comfort, but are they toxic to sleep on? Here's what you need to know.

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Blow up mattresses make great temporary beds for campers and unexpected guests, but are these sleeping pads right for you?

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If you aren't getting a good night's sleep, here are the tell-tale signs that your mattress is wrong for you — and ways to fix it.

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Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.

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From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.

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Leading sleep apnea expert Prof. Esther Rodriguez-Villegas shares how to spot the common symptoms of sleep apnea in children — and what you should do.

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A guide to making your bed when using the Scandinavian Sleep Method, including what bedding you need, how to air it and more.

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What you need to know about the Scandinavian Sleep Method, from how it works to what bedding you could use.

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Textiles designer Lydia Lloyd answers the most searched for questions about mattress care — from whether you should flip your mattress to how often you should clean it.

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Floor mattresses are a great way to save space and money. But what are these compact beds, and are they healthy to sleep on?
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