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. 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

A woman in a brown top sleeps on a thin mat on the floor

Do you really need a mattress or is sleeping on the floor better for you?

By Claire Davies published

Tempted to sleep on the floor and ditch your mattress and pillows? Read this before making a decision.

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A woman with blonde hair makes the big nighttime routine mistake of working on her laptop in a dark bedroom close to bedtime

I’m a sleep coach — 3 nighttime routine mistakes that stop you from falling asleep fast

By Claire Davies published

I’m a Certified Sleep Science Coach and these nighttime routine mistakes will stop you from falling asleep fast and sleeping through the night.

Sleep
The Saatva Classic mattress pictured in a pool house overlooking a bright blue swimming pool on a warm, sunny day

I’m a mattress tester — get $500 off the No 1 Saatva bed I recommend to all sleepers

By Claire Davies published

You can save $500 on Saatva’s best hybrid innerspring mattress in this weekend’s sales — here’s why I’d buy it.

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The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress photographed on a wooden bedframe placed in a dark blue bedroom and with a couple laughing and sitting on the mattress

Hybrid mattresses don’t need a box spring — here’s why and what to use instead

By Claire Davies published

Do hybrid mattresses need a box spring and why? We explain everything you need to know using this popular bed base with a foam and coil mattress.

Mattresses
Two people removing a Purple mattress from its packaging

I'm a mattress expert — the No 1 mistake people make after buying a bed in a box

By Claire Davies published

Avoid leaving your mattress in its shipping box for months on end, otherwise you’ll have to replace it pretty quick. Here’s why…

Mattress Care
A black suitcase in front of a white mattress in a stylish hotel room

I’m a mattress tester — 3 things I do before sleeping in a hotel bed

By Claire Davies published

Three steps to getting a good (and hygienic) night's sleep on a hotel mattress.

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A man with dark hair and a woman with red hair go mattress shopping together

I’m a mattress expert — the biggest mistake people make when choosing a mattress

By Claire Davies published

I test mattresses for a living and this is the one thing I recommend avoiding when buying a new mattress – and the 5 things I do recommend.

Mattresses
A woman with long dark hair feels the firmness of a mattress she is looking at

How firm should a mattress be? A guide to the different levels and how to pick

By Claire Davies published

Unsure which mattress firmness suits you best? Here’s a guide to the different levels and how to choose the right feel for you.

Mattresses
The Relyon Bridgwater Dunlopillo Latex Mattress photographed on a wooden bed frame in a natural looking bedroom with pampas grass in the corner

Relyon Bridgwater Dunlopillo Latex Mattress review: Hotel luxury at its best

By Emily Peck published

Is the medium-firm Relyon Bridgwater Dunlopillo Latex Mattress as sumptuous and supportive as it suggests? We review it to find out.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur Cloud mattress on. blue fabric frame in a blue bedroom

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress review

By Diana Kelly Levey published

Tempur-Pedic is known for its traditional-style mattresses, so how good is the Tempur-Cloud boxed bed? We review it to find out.

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A woman with dark hair wakes up happy after a great night's sleep on her new mattress that she recently chose

How to choose a mattress when shopping online – 5 tips from a bed-in-a-box expert

By Claire Davies published

Shopping for a mattress online but don’t know where to start? Here’s how to pick the best bed for you.

Mattresses
Tart cherry juice poured into a clear glass

Does TikTok’s Sleepy Girl Mocktail work? I’m a sleep science coach — here’s what I think

By Claire Davies published

The Sleepy Girl Mocktail contains tart cherry and magnesium, but do either help you fall asleep easier or faster? Here’s my take as a sleep science coach.

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Saatva vs Beautyrest Mattress comparison image shows the Saatva Classic on the left and the Beautyrest Harmony Lux on the left

Saatva vs Beautyrest: Which hybrid mattress is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between the Saatva Classic vs the Beautyrest Harmony Lux mattress – a detailed look at price, design, comfort, support and more.

Mattresses
Saatva luxury firm vs firm image shows a Saatva Classic Split King Mattress, where one side is luxury firm and the other is firm, on a beige fabric bedframe in a neutral colour bedroom

Saatva luxury firm vs firm: Which mattress feel is best for you?

By Claire Davies published

Thinking of buying the best-selling Saatva Classic Mattress but can’t decide between the luxury firm and firm? Here’s how to choose…

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

Do Saatva mattresses contain fiberglass? We take a closer look

By Claire Davies published

Saatva mattresses are luxury beds made with a range of premium and natural materials, but what about fiberglass? Here’s what you need to know...

Mattresses
Helix Midnight Luxe image shows Tom's Guide's sleep editor sleeps on her side on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, with a blue Holiday sales badge overlaid on the image

Get $868 of savings with Helix's Midnight Luxe mattress in new 25% off flash sale

By Claire Davies published

Get 25% off the Helix Midnight Luxe, the best mattress for side sleepers with hip pain, plus free pillows in this weekend’s sale.

Mattresses
A woman with long dark hair lies on her stomach looking at a pile of beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts tied with white bows

I’m a sleep coach — 9 Christmas gifts I’m giving family and friends for better sleep

By Claire Davies published

From the Oodie Weighted Blanket to the Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock, these are the sleep products I'm gifting this Christmas.

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DreamCloud vs WinkBed mattress comparison image shows the DreamCloud on the left and the WinkBed on the right

DreamCloud vs WinkBed: Which hybrid mattress suits your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge published

Can't decide between the DreamCloud vs WinkBed Mattress? Here's how to choose the right bed for your sleep and body.

Mattresses
DreamCloud mattress pictured on a wooden bed frame in new flash sale for December 2023

DreamCloud mattress drops to just $369 in new flash sale — ends soon!

By Claire Davies last updated

DreamCloud's new flash sale has landed today and it's your last chance to get the brand's best hybrid mattress for 50% off.

Mattresses
A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

‘Why can’t I sleep?’ 7 common reasons from an ex-insomniac and sleep coach

By Claire Davies published

If you’ve tried everything but you can’t switch off your brain to sleep, one of these common culprits might be the reason why.

Sleep
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid shown on a wooden bed frame with a Black Friday mattress deals badge overlaid

I’m a sleep coach — if you like Saatva mattresses but have a small budget, this is the Black Friday deal to buy

By Claire Davies published

Saatva mattresses are excellent but expensive, so here’s my suggestion for hotel mattress luxury on a small budget.

Mattresses
The Casper Snug Mattress placed on a yellow bedframe in a yellow bedframe; a black friday mattress deals badge in blue is overlaid on the image

It's not a mistake — Casper really has a king mattress for just $357 in its Black Friday sale

By Claire Davies published

The Casper Snug mattress is on sale this Black Friday and the savings are massive on the queen and king sizes.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper shown on a fabric bed frame in a cream bedroom filled with a giant house plant, with a Black Friday mattress deals image overlaid

I’m a sleep coach — this is the mattress topper I tell people with back pain to buy in Black Friday sales

By Claire Davies published

The Tempur-Pedic Black Friday sale has a huge 40% off the Tempur-Adapt mattress topper, my top choice for easing hip and back pain in bed.

Mattress Toppers
A man in a blue shirt goes mattress shopping during the biggest sales event of the year, Black Friday

3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday

By Nicola Appleton published

Stock levels are high, shipping is fast and the deals are red hot. We’re calling it — now is the best time to buy a new mattress, not Black Friday weekend.

Mattresses
Saatva vs Stearns & Foster mattress comparison image shows the Saatva Loom & Leaf on a blue background and the Stearns & Foster Estate on a purple background

Saatva vs Stearns & Foster: Which luxury mattress should buy this Black Friday?

By Jo Plumridge published

How to choose between Saatva & Stearns & Foster Estate in the Black Friday mattress sales.

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