Claire Davies

Claire Davies

Senior Sleep Editor, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Senior Sleep Editor at Tom's Guide who curates our mattress buying guides and oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures. Claire has over 16 years’ product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide and is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar mattresses. Claire is also certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that suits their needs and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that helps them sleep better.

Latest articles by Claire Davies

Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Our expert predictions

By Ruth Jones published

Everything you need to know about the Saatva Memorial Day sale and when the best deals are likely to arrive

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Image shows the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress which is one of our top Memorial Day sales on a light wooden bedframe in a blue bedroom with a blue Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Memorial Day mattress sales 2025: Where to find the best deals and when

By Claire Davies last updated

I'm a mattress expert and these are the deals I recommend buying in the early Memorial Day sales, plus advice from four years of sales reporting.

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A mattress with a deal badge to indicate that it is reduced in the Casper mattress sales

The best Casper mattress sales for April 2025: Up to 30% off bundles plus clearance deals

By Alison Barretta last updated

There's up to 30% off bundles in this month's Casper mattress sales, so you can refresh your bed set-up for less.

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Saatva Classic Mattress

The best Saatva mattress sales for April 2025: 15% off luxury handcrafted beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our experts have rounded up the best Saatva mattress deals in the 15% off sale, including money off our top-rated mattress for back pain.

Mattresses
The Bryte Balance smart mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room

The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2025: cutting-edge tech to help you sleep better

By Eve Davies last updated

Our experts recommend the best smart beds and smart mattresses, featuring advanced tech to foster better quality sleep and help cultivate more mindful habits.

Mattresses
Sleep staff writer Ruth Jones lies on her stomach on the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress

DreamCloud’s flagship hotel-style mattress drops to $319 in tariff-beating flash sale – why I'd buy it now

By Claire Davies published

With an uncertain summer ahead for mattress prices, this new DreamCloud flash sale is a buy-it-now bargain

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A closeup of the foot of the DreamCloud Premier Rest Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

DreamCloud mattress sales for April 2025: up to 60% off mattresses

By Claire Davies last updated

April's DreamCloud mattress flash sale sees the return of the DreamCloud Hybrid's lowest price — but it won't last long.

Mattresses
A woman with dark brown hair lies on her side staring at the back of a white alarm clock that shows the time as 2.30am

3 sleep hygiene tips that got me back on track after endless nights of being unable to sleep

By Claire Davies published

These aren’t quick fixes, but they could help break you out of a sleep rut

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Two delivery men unload a white mattress from their van as part of a White Glove Delivery service

Mattress White Glove Delivery: What's included and how it works

By Claire Davies last updated

We explain everything you need to know about mattress White Glove Delivery, including which brands offer it.

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Mattress testing_support cores

What are mattress trials and how do they work?

By Claire Davies last updated

Many sleep brands talk about their mattress trial periods, but what are they and how do they work? We have answers.

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The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress placed on a rattan bed frame in our Sleep Lab and photographed during our testing phase

The best queen mattress 2025: 6 top picks from our expert bed testers

By Claire Davies last updated

After years of mattress testing expertise, our panel of diverse sleepers choose the best queen mattresses of the year, suitable for every kind of sleeper

Mattresses
Image shows three of the mattresses recommend in our best mattress buying guide, the Saatva Classic photographed during a pressure relief test, the Helix Midnight photographed during a back sleeper test, and the Nectar Classic photographed at our sleep studio

The 9 best mattresses of 2025, tested and rated by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies (Certified Sleep Science Coach) last updated

Shopping for a new mattress? My team and I have reviewed over 84 mattresses from Saatva, Helix, Nectar and other top brands and these are the 9 best options we recommend for 2025

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A couple laying on Bear Elite Hybrid mattress with Celliant in bedroom with black pattern rug, grey headboard and black bedside tables with lamps

The best cooling mattress 2025: beds to help hot sleepers sleep better this summer

By Eve Davies last updated

Warmer nights are upon us. Find relief in our guide to the best cooling mattresses of 2025.

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Avocado Green Mattress, featuring a woman and baby on said mattress

The best organic mattress 2025: Toxin-free mattresses for cleaner sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

We've slept on and tested the best organic mattresses to pick the top 5 non-toxic beds that promise healthy sleep for this 2025 guide.

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic mattress photographed on a white bedroom in our blue walled Sleep Lab during the testing process and with a blue Tom's Guide 5 star review rating badge overlaid in the top left hand corner of the image

The best pillow-top mattress in 2025: our expert picks for hotel-style comfort at home

By Jo Plumridge last updated

We've tested the best pillow-top mattresses to find the top picks for all sleepers that offer support, comfort and luxury indulgence

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We test the best cheap mattress, the Siena Memory Foam, to find out if its good value

Best cheap mattress 2025: 6 tried-and-tested budget beds under $500 for a queen

By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated

We test a variety of beds but often find cheap mattresses can offer as much comfort and support as premium ones. Here's our budget picks...

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Avocado Eco Organic Mattress on a bed with two plants to the right of it

Avocado mattress sales and deals for April 2025: Save on organic and latex mattresses

By Claire Davies, Jack Ridsdale last updated

Avocado is celebrating Earth Month with 10% off eco-friendly organic mattresses.

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The new Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Helix mattress deals and sales for April 2025: Save 20% on revamped beds

By Claire Davies last updated

We find the best Helix mattress deals to shop in April, including money off revamped beds for all sleep styles.

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Tempur-Pedic ProBreeze

The best Tempur-Pedic mattress deals and sales for April 2025: up to 30% off luxury mattresses

By Claire Davies last updated

Find the best deals on Tempur-Pedic mattresses and mattress toppers with our codes, plus big savings on closeout beds.

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A close up of the end of a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

The best Nectar mattress sales for April 2025: save on affordable memory foam beds

By Claire Davies last updated

The April Nectar mattress sales continue to offer value for money prices on highly-rated beds — these are the deals to shop now.

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A collage of photos depicting the various stages of our hybrid mattress testing and reviewing process in order to find the best options for people to buy in 2025

Best hybrid mattress 2025: Our 8 top picks after rigorous testing

By Claire Davies last updated

A good hybrid mattress delivers the best of both worlds: superb support and cozy comfort. We've tested over 50 hybrid mattresses and these are the ones we recommend buying

Mattresses
Woman holding a stack of pillows in bed with a bedside table and night stand next to it

The best pillows of 2025: Our top tried and tested recommendations

By Becky George last updated

Our 2025 guide will help you find the best pillow for your body type, sleeping position and budget, based on reviews and analysis by experts.

Pillows & Bedding
A woman lying on her stomach in bed on her laptop, smiling holding a credit card

When is the best time to buy a mattress?

By Claire Davies last updated

Here's everything you need to know about all the major mattress sales of the year so you can time your purchase for maximum savings.

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best mattress topper: Casper Comfy Mattress Topper, featuring a woman resting on her back enjoying said topper on her bed

The best memory foam mattress topper in 2025: Expert picks for all budgets

By Frances Daniels last updated

Our sleep experts have tested the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2025. Here's what we recommend for every sleep style and budget.

Mattress Toppers
A man sits on a mattress on the floor placed on a hardwood floor so it sleeps cooler

5 reasons not to put a mattress on the floor — and 3 reasons why you should

By Claire Davies last updated

Can you put a mattress on the floor? From mold to bed bugs, there are plenty of reasons not to, but some big benefits too.

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