Frances Daniels
Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2024 guide. She is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health, interviewing a wide array of mattress and sleep experts to create well-informed articles about important topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders (from sleep apnea to night terrors), lucid dreaming, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing mattress topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2024 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review 2025
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
The Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress is a great example of a hybrid mattress that fully delivers when it comes to preventing overheating while you sleep.

Nolah vs Birch: which latex hybrid mattress should you buy in Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
They're fiberglass-free beds made with organic materials, but should you buy the Nolah vs Birch Natural mattress in the Presidents' Day sales?

6 expert tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you’re wide awake at night
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep experts swear by these six tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you're wide awake — and number five will surprise you

I spent 3,000 hours sleeping on and testing the best mattresses for side sleepers — these are my top picks
By Alison Barretta last updated
We've slept on and tested all the latest beds to bring you the best mattresses for side sleepers, chosen by our panel of sleep experts

The best Brooklyn Bedding mattress discounts for February 2024: Save 30% for Presidents' Day
By Frances Daniels last updated
Brooklyn Bedding's 30% off sale is back for Presidents' Day and you can save big on some of the best mattresses.

Helix Midnight mattress review 2025
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Helix Midnight mattress is designed specifically for side sleepers, but is it any good? We review it to find out...

I’m a side sleeper — 3 things I wish I’d known before sleeping on a hybrid mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here are the three things I want you to know before buying a hybrid mattress

Epic deal! Buy a queen Linenspa hybrid mattress for just $106 in new Walmart sale
By Frances Daniels published
This epic deal gets you a queen-size 8" Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress for just $106 at Walmart ahead of Presidents' Day.

Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf: which Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy in the Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

Best mattress for college students 2025: 5 top-rated cheap beds
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our sleep experts found these mattresses for college students top of the class — here's our recommendations in the Presidents' Day sales.

I slept on a latex hybrid mattress for a month — why I should've picked a memory foam one instead
By Frances Daniels published
I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

What’s the best hybrid mattress in 2025? I’m a sleep coach and these are my top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
We've tested and slept on the top hybrid mattresses of 2025— and I've shortlisted the best ones to buy for your sleep and budget

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this healthy habit right before bed, says sleep coach
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime

What are feather mattress toppers and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
There are plenty of cheap deals on feather mattress toppers, but are they worth it? Here's what you need to know about featherbeds

Should you buy the Saatva Zenhaven mattress in Presidents' Day sales? I'm a sleep writer – here's my take
By Frances Daniels last updated
Thinking of buying the Saatva Zenhaven in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you should know beforehand...

This daily habit of highly organized people will help you fall asleep in minutes
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

WinkBed mattress review 2025
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
We reviewed the WinkBed mattress to see if this handcrafted hybrid mattress, with customizable support for those with back pain, is indeed a worthy rival to the top-rated Saatva Classic.

The best mattress for stomach sleepers 2025: We've tested them all
By Alison Barretta last updated
If you sleep on your front you need ample support from your bed — here's our expert-tested best mattress for stomach sleepers picks.

What is the Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress and should you buy it in Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Loom & Leaf is designed for body-cradling comfort, but is it worth buying in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you need to know based on our testing and price tracking...

ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux vs Active Cooling Copper: which mattress topper should you buy?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between the ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux vs Active Cooling Copper Mattress Topper, including price, design, and comfort

How much do Saatva mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices in Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Saatva's mattresses offer luxe comfort and support, but how much are they and where can you find the cheapest deals this Presidents' Day?

What is the Saatva Solaire mattress and should you buy it in Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Thinking of buying a Saatva Solaire in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you should know beforehand...

Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2025? Everything you need to know
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our expert-chosen guide to the best Saatva mattresses of 2025, and how to shop the Presidents' Day mattress sales.
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