Alex Temblador
Alex Temblador is a freelance mattress reviewer and writer who has tested a range of traditional and smart mattresses for Tom's Guide. These include the Sleep Number i8 smart bed, the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss luxury organic mattress, and our favorite cooling bed the Bear Elite Hybrid. Alex also reviews bedding and other sleep products for Tom's Guide, including the Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter and the BeautyRest Black Luxury Foam Pillow. Elsewhere, Alex's work has been published at Dwell, Real Homes, Architectural Digest, and Gardeningetc. When Alex isn’t reviewing sleep and home products, she’s building her career as the award-winning author of two novels, Secrets of the Casa Rosada and Half Outlaw, from her home base in Dallas, Texas.
Latest articles by Alex Temblador

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We explore the similarities and differences between the Saatva Zenhaven and the Latex Hybrid in terms of temperature regulation, price, design, and comfort.

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Editor's ChoiceGood motion isolation and edge support, along with strong temperature regulation, make this eco-friendly mattress a great choice for bed-sharers and those who sleep hot.

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The Bear Original Mattress offers a versatile feel and excellent value, even if it struggles with heat retention. Here's what our expert testers learned sleeping on the Bear Original...

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95 firmness options, hourly automatic comfort adjustments and integrated sleep tracking — we put the Sleep Number i8 to the test

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Editor's ChoiceWe put the Bear Elite Hybrid through our rigorous mattress testing process. Here's how it performed, what it feels like to sleep on, and who should (and shouldn't) consider buying it...

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Hot sleeper? I've tested both the Saatva Latex Hybrid and the Bear Elite Hybrid and this is the cooling mattress I recommend this Cyber Monday

By Alex Temblador Published
The Saatva RX and The WinkBed are excellent choices if you're shopping the Cyber Monday sales for a mattress for back pain, but there are some key differences you should consider...

By Alex Temblador Published
RecommendedI slept on a queen-size Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress for three weeks. Here's why I think it's one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on...

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We tested the Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket to find out if its woven design provides a better sleep experience. Here's all you need to know.

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After putting the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss mattress to the test in our lab and sleeping on it for three weeks to assess its support, comfort, quality and more. Here are our thoughts.

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RecommendedA responsive latex and down fill with a curved design, adjustable loft, and breathability perfect for hot sleepers. Read our review to find out if it's worth the investment.

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The GhostBed Luxe mattress is an all-foam bed with some seriously impressive cooling powers. Here's our review.

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The Puffy Lux Hybrid is ultra-soft, but does that equal a dreamy night's sleep? Here's our review.

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Thinking of buying the Leesa Oasis Chill Hybrid? We reviewed this cooling mattress for three weeks and while it excels in most key areas, cooling isn't its strong point.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Helix Dusk Luxe mattress promises luxury support to stomach sleepers but can it deliver? Our sleep experts put it to the test...

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We slept on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid for three weeks to see how the mattress performed across comfort, support, temperature regulation and more.

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Cooling in the summer and warm in the winter? We put the Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter to the test to see if it really is a year-round bedding solution.

By Alex Temblador Published
Here's how to choose the right memory foam mattress for your sleep style

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We tested PlushBeds' most popular organic latex mattress to see if it lived up to the hype. Here's how it performed.

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The Essentia Stratami is a luxury organic mattress geared toward back and stomach sleepers, but is it worth the high cost? We slept on it for three weeks to find out...

By Alex Temblador Published
Organic mattresses are a sustainable, ethical and healthier alternative to traditional beds. Here's why you should swap your bed for one this year.

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We slept on the Beautyrest Black Luxury Foam Pillow to see if the luxury pillow is a worthwhile investment for side sleepers.
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