
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. 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

The best Cyber Monday mattress and bedding deals 2024: top sales from Nectar, DreamCloud, Helix — chosen by sleep experts
By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated
All the best Cyber Monday mattress deals in today's extended sales — chosen by our team of certified sleep experts and mattress reviewers

Saatva's Cyber Monday sale 2024 is live: Today's best deals for the cheapest prices
By Claire Davies published
Today's Saatva Cyber Monday sale sees a return to this year's cheapest Saatva Classic prices. Here are the deals I'd buy based on my knowledge of the brand's price history...

Saatva Black Friday sale 2024: $400 off luxury mattresses
By Claire Davies last updated
My hand-picked deals from Saatva's big holiday sale

DreamCloud's cheapest mattress for back pain drops to $349 in new Amazon Black Friday sale
By Claire Davies published
We've never seen the 14" DreamCloud Hybrid drop this low in a major Amazon holiday sale before.

9 signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper

How to choose a mattress — tips from a Certified Sleep Coach
By Claire Davies last updated
Choosing a mattress doesn’t have to be rocket science – here’s how to do it easily and within your budget.

Purple Plus mattress review
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.

October's Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2024: The 9 best deals still live
By Jack Ridsdale, Claire Davies last updated
Amazon Prime Day mattress deals and had some huge discounts on top-rated beds. Although the sale has technically ended, there are still some good deals live now

I’m a sleep coach — my 3 best tips for better sleep this World Mental Health Day
By Claire Davies published
Good quality sleep boosts your mental health. For World Mental Health Day 2024, I’m sharing the three best tips I’ve learned for better sleep.

Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024
By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated
This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...

Saatva Labor Day sale 2024: Save $400
By Claire Davies last updated
If you need a new mattress and want a Saatva, the Labor Day sales are a great time to buy with $400 off every size – prices start from $895. Here’s what I’d buy…

Casper’s epic 35% off Labor Day sale is the best I’ve seen — what I’m buying this year
By Claire Davies published
Casper officially has the best mattress in a box deal this Labor Day, with a giant 35% off The One memory foam mattress.

Puffy Cloud vs Nectar Classic Memory Foam: Which boxed mattress should you buy in Labor Day sales?
By Rachael Penn, Claire Davies published
The Puffy Cloud and Nectar Classic are both on sale this Labor Day. Here's how to choose between these popular memory foam mattresses...

I’m a sleep coach — the mattress I’d buy my family is $400 off in Labor Day sales
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic is a comfy and cool hybrid mattress that suits every type of sleeper.

Back to school mattress sales: 3 top-rated twin beds I’d buy, from $199
By Claire Davies published
Looking for a great mattress for college that will last beyond graduation? These are the best quality twin beds on sale now

Should you buy the Saatva Classic mattress now or wait for Labor Day sales?
By Claire Davies published
Here’s why I’d buy the Saatva Classic mattress now if you want a split Cal king size.

Coop Home Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector review 2025
By Claire Davies published
It promises full waterproof protection, but does the Coop Home Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector actually work? We test it to find out.

How to spot a good Prime Day cheap mattress deal
By Frances Daniels published
Plus, the three best budget mattress sales to shop now, with prices from $137.

4th of July mattress sales 2024: Our top picks, plus the best deals on bedding
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Our deals experts have found the best mattress sales live today, including an exclusive 4th of July discount that saves you up to 60% on a super-popular memory foam bed-in-a-box.

I’m a sleep coach – get 58% off the mattress topper I’d buy for hip and back pain in 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt eased my hip and lower back pain and it’s on sale to Amazon Prime customers for $175 to celebrate the 4th of July.

I’m a mattress tester — Emma Sleep’s epic 4th of July sale is the best I've seen
By Claire Davies published
Emma’s best cheap boxed mattress drops to $296 in epic 4th of July sale

How we test mattresses: A guide to our review process
By Claire Davies, Julia Sagar last updated
How we select and test mattresses for our reviews and buying guides, and why you can trust our recommendations.

Not a typo! Amazon is selling a Cal king Casper Mattress for just $716
By Claire Davies published
The Casper Mattress is the brand’s original boxed memory foam bed and you can save 49% on a Cal king at Amazon, reducing it to just $716.
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