
Claire Davies
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. As the Managing Editor of our Sleep and Mattress Team, 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

Amazon mattress sales for October 2025: Big deals on budget beds
By Jim McCauley last updated
Looking for a mattress deal on Amazon? We've found the best for every sleep style this October — here's our expert guide to the savings.

The best mattress for couples 2025: 8 top-rated options chosen by our sleep experts
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
These eight mattresses offer an undisturbed night's sleep for couples, thanks to their excellent motion isolation, edge support and comfort

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2025: Premium sleep without the steep price tag
By Frances Daniels last updated
You may have a queen-size bed but you don't have to spend a royal fortune for a good mattress. These are the best mattresses under $1,000 according to our experts.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know
By Claire Davies last updated
The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.

The best mattress for side sleepers 2025: 10 beds our testers loved
By Claire Davies last updated
If you sleep on your side, you need to choose a mattress with plenty of cushioning support. Luckily, our testing panel is full of side sleepers, and we've selected our top 10 mattresses

Saatva Labor Day sale: Best offers still live
By Claire Davies last updated
You can still save in the Saatva Labor Day mattress sales but act fast to get up to $525 of a luxury handcrafted bed.

The 5 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 help regulate sleep temperature, customize your sleep set up and track your health metrics

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

I'm a mattress sales veteran — these are the 25+ best extended Labor Day deals still live this morning
By Claire Davies last updated
I'm tracking the Labor Day sleep and mattress sales — these are the best 25+ deals still live today on mattresses, bedding, pillows, sleep tech and more

I'm a sleep coach — the mattress I trust to help most people sleep better is $400 off in Labor Day sales
By Claire Davies published
I've re-tested the Saatva Classic three times and recommend it to nearly all sleepers at $400 off every size in the Labor Day sales

The best mattress of 2025: Sleep better than ever with our 11 top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
Shopping for a new mattress? We’ve got you covered with our 11 top picks, tested by our certified sleep experts

Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review: The most affordable cooling mattress around
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
A cooling all-foam mattress, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill won't break the bank. But does it perform? We tested it out.

Best mattress protectors 2025: Sleep expert rated picks
By Becky George, Claire Davies last updated
Every mattress needs a mattress protector to keep it clean, dry and allergen-free. Our sleep experts have chosen the best mattress protectors for all sleepers.

The best firm mattress 2025, approved by sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
Time to upgrade your bed to something more supportive and solid? We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options.

The Allswell mattress review 2025: hybrid support at a low price
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Allswell mattress promises medium-firm comfort and a cooler sleep, but does it deliver? We slept on it for a month to find out...

Purple Plus mattress review 2025
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Purple Plus mattress is a plusher take on Purple’s GelFlex Grid. We slept on it to find out what this unusual memory foam mattress is like.

The best pillows of 2025: Our top tried and tested recommendations
By Becky George last updated
This is your guide to choose the best pillow for your sleeping style, body type and budget based on expert reviews and analysis.

The best organic mattress 2025: Natural beds for cleaner sleep
By Claire Davies last updated
These 5 non-toxic beds are the best organic mattresses we've slept on this year for pressure relief, support, temperature regulation and more

I’m a sleep coach — 5 cheap bedtime essentials I stock up on every Prime Day to get the best night’s rest
By Claire Davies published
Before I look at anything else in the Prime Day sale I make sure I’ve piled my basket high with these cheap yet brilliant sleep essentials

The best medium-firm mattress 2025: 7 beds tested and approved by sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
The best medium-firm mattresses combine firm support with plenty of cushioning for all sleep positions. We've tested plenty of these Goldilocks beds, and here's our top 7

I’m a sleep coach and these 3 mattresses are worth every cent in today's 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
Better sleep for less is just a few clicks away thanks to these unbeatable 4th of July mattress deals

I test mattresses for a living — my all-time favorite is now $400 off in 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic is the comfiest mattress I’ve tested, and this 4th of July discount brings it back to one of its cheapest prices of the year

Coop Sleep Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector review 2025
By Claire Davies last updated
The Coop Sleep Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector promises 100% waterproof protection. Here's what we found out after testing it over two weeks...
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