Claire Davies

Claire Davies

Managing Editor of Sleep, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Managing Editor of Sleep at Tom's Guide. She oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures, and our buying guides and mattress rankings. Claire has over 16 years' product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers, neuroscientists, and board-certified sleep doctors. She is also our in-house expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar Sleep. Claire is 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. Previously, Claire reported on sleep and wellness tech for T3 and TechRadar.

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: Today's best deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Memorial Day is a great time to buy a Saatva mattress — here are the best deals you can still shop on the highest-scoring mattress we’ve ever tested

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The Saatva Classic Luxury Innerspring Hybrid mattress photographed in a blue bedroom, with a blue Tom's Guide Price Drop image overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

I’m a sleep coach — the best mattress I’ve ever tested is $400 off ahead of Memorial Day sales

By Claire Davies published

I recommend the Saatva Classic Luxury Innerspring Hybrid to most people who have trouble sleeping, and at $400 off now is the time to buy it.

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Image shows the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a white wooden bedframe in a bedroom designed with blue walls, and with a blue Tom's Guide price drop sales badge overlaid on the image in the bottom right hand corner

‘Melts away tension in my back’ – save up to $775 on Helix's comfiest hotel-style mattress in new flash sale

By Claire Davies published

For today only the Helix Midnight Luxe is up to $775 off, with prices from $729 for the brand’s more affordable mattresses in a box

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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 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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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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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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A woman with long dark hair falls asleep quickly in a comfy bed dressed with soft white linens

‘How do I fall asleep quickly?’ The top 3 tips I’ve learned as a sleep coach and ex-insomniac

By Claire Davies published

Presented by Helix Sleep

How I went from struggling to fall asleep to dropping off in ten minutes or less

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Image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a white and rose gold marble background with a blue Presidents' Day mattress sales luggage tag badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

The Saatva Classic mattress saved my sleep — why I recommend it at $410 off in Sleep Week sales

By Claire Davies published

If you want the Saatva Classic mattress at the cheapest price of the year, buy it now — here’s why

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A man in a blue t shirt holds his head in his hands and sits on the edge of his bed because he can't sleep due to intrusive thoughts and needs to try cognitive shuffling for sleeping

Intrusive thoughts keeping you awake? Try this ER doctor ‘brain hack’ to fall asleep quickly

By Claire Davies published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Cognitive shuffling for sleep is Dr Joe’s number one technique when intrusive thoughts strike

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A closeup of the foot of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Helix’s Sleep Week sale is live: Save up to $1,214 on luxury hotel-style mattresses

By Claire Davies published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Helix is offering 27% off everything on site for Sleep Week 2025, with mattresses in a box from just $680

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A woman with dark curly hair holds her hand to her forehead in frustration because she cannot sleep at night due to too much light coming in her bedroom window

Trouble sleeping? 5 things in your bedroom that could be sabotaging your sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

How many of these sleep saboteurs are in your bedroom?

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Image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a white and rose gold marble background with a blue Presidents' Day mattress sales luggage tag badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

The Saatva Classic mattress is $449 off in the brand’s end of winter sale, but is that good value?

By Claire Davies published

There’s only $90 between the current cost of a Saatva Classic compared to the cheapest price it sold for last year

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Sleep editor lying on the Helix Midnight mattress, with a 'Lowest price' flag overlaid

I’m a mattress editor – the 5 Presidents’ Day deals I recommend out of the hundreds I’m tracking

By Claire Davies published

These mattresses are worth every cent anyway, but bigger price cuts for Presidents' Day make them the hottest tickets in town

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Image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a white and rose gold marble background with a blue Presidents' Day mattress sales luggage tag badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

The mattress that solved all my sleep problems is now $400 off in the Presidents’ Day sales

By Claire Davies published

Overheating, hip pain, and restlessness… The Saatva Classic eliminated my sleep troubles from the first night and it’s now back to its cheapest price.

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The Saatva Classic mattress photographed in a stylish white pool room with an indoor river

How much is a Saatva mattress and where can you try them?

By Claire Davies last updated

Our easy guide to Saatva latest mattress prices, Viewing Rooms across America, plus in-home trials.

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A couple laugh and cuddle while sat on the Avocado Eco Organic Mattress

What is an organic mattress and are they healthier than other beds?

By Grace Franks last updated

Organic mattresses have big benefits for your sleep, but they aren't the best choice for everyone. Here's why...

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a box on the floor in front of a bed frame, ready to be unboxed

What is a mattress in a box? Plus, the signs they suit your sleep best

By Claire Davies last updated

Boxed mattresses are popular, but are they any good? Our sleep team has tested all the latest mattresses in a box, here's what you need to know…

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A woman with long brown hair sits up in bed covered in a pink comforter and yawns because she is so sleep deprived

I’ve been sleep deprived for over two years — my three top tips for easing symptoms

By Claire Davies published

I’m a sleep coach dealing with longterm sleep deprivation. Here’s what I do day-to-day to reduce my symptoms of brain fog, fatigue and irritability…

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Image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a white bed frame with a blue Cyber Monday deals badge overlaid on the bottom right

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...

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A couple talk and laugh while sitting on the DreamCloud Hybrid mattress with a blue Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid on the bottom right hand corner

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.

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Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

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.

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A man with short and curly brown hair sleeps peacefully on his side in bed

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.

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A couple sit on the Casper The One mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

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.

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