
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 2025 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 2025 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

"Like sleeping on a cloud" — save 20% on the mattress topper that testers keep using with Naturepedic's Memorial Day deal
By Frances Daniels published
Enjoy "Goldilocks" comfort for 20% less this Memorial Day with this deal on Naturepedic's Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper

Is the Tempur-Pedic early Memorial Day mattress sale any good? Here's how it compares to the brand's normal deals
By Frances Daniels published
Should you shop Tempur-Pedic's Memorial Day mattress sales right now, or is it worth waiting for better deals to arrive?

5 signs you need a bed topper and not a new mattress in the Memorial Day sales
By Ruth Jones last updated
Thinking of buying a mattress this Memorial Day? You may only need to buy a bed topper instead if you spot these signs.

Siena Memory Foam Mattress review
By Alison Barretta last updated
We decided to test Siena Memory Foam Mattress again to see if it's still our favorite cheap bed in 2025

Ease nighttime anxiety, reduce stress and fall asleep quickly with this simple sleep hack, says psychologist
By Frances Daniels published
We ask a psychologist all about the Constructive Worry sleep hack to fall asleep quickly

Don't wait for Memorial Day! I found 3 evergreen mattress topper deals to shop right now
By Frances Daniels published
If you need a mattress topper but can't wait for Memorial Day sales, you won't miss out if you shop these three evergreen deals right now

3 red flags to watch out for when buying a cheap mattress online or in store
By Frances Daniels published
Buying a cheap good-quality mattress is important for both your sleep and budget. But buying a budget bed with these warning signs won't benefit either...

My 5 top tips for buying a cheap cooling mattress that actually works
By Frances Daniels published
You don't need to pay premium prices for a cooler sleep — just follow my top tips for buying a cheap cooling mattress

I’ve tested medium-firm mattresses — here’s why I don’t think they’re for everyone
By Frances Daniels published
Medium firm mattresses are touted as a sleep solution for everyone, but they aren't right for me — and they may not be right for you either...

Struggling to fall asleep fast? Your exercise routine may be to blame, says new sleep study
By Frances Daniels published
Prefer an evening workout? This is the best time to exercise if you want to avoid insomnia, says new sleep study.

New mattress too firm? Here’s the cheap product I swear by that’ll save you from replacing it
By Frances Daniels published
This budget buy will soften your hard mattress in no time — and Amazon is full of ‘em.

I’m a side sleeper — why does every mattress made for me feel too firm?
By Frances Daniels published
There are plenty of mattresses designed specifically for side sleepers, but why is every one I test too firm for me? Here's my theory...

Brooklyn Bedding launches dorm mattress topper collection — and it's already 30% off for college students
By Frances Daniels published
Brooklyn Bedding's new CopperFlex Mattress Toppers aim to help students sleep better by keeping dorm beds cool and comfortable

Gwyneth Paltrow says you should buy this sleep product — I agree, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune
By Frances Daniels published
The actress gave some great tips for a good night’s sleep, but you don’t need a fancy product to get it

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2025
By Alison Barretta 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.

What's the best king size mattress in 2025? I’m a mattress tester — these are my top picks
By Alison Barretta last updated
Thinking of sizing up your bed from a queen to a king? These are the best king size mattresses of the year, according to our experts.

I've unboxed a dozen hybrid mattresses — here are 7 things I want you to know before buying one online
By Frances Daniels published
Shopping for a hybrid bed? I'm a mattress tester, here's my expert advice for unboxing one before you buy

Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale for April 2025: 25% off sitewide
By Frances Daniels last updated
Brooklyn Bedding's sitewide sale takes 25% off all mattresses — these are our expert recommended deals to shop today.

Is a mattress topper good for back pain? Here's what sleep experts have to say
By Frances Daniels last updated
If you're waking up with back pain, here are the common signs that your mattress topper is the cause

The best medium-firm mattress 2025: 7 beds tested and approved by sleep experts
By Alison Barretta 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

The best mattress for side sleepers 2025: 10 beds our testers loved
By Alison Barretta 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

What is April Theory? Expert says TikTok trend can help you sleep better
By Frances Daniels published
TikTok is full of dubious sleep trends, but a sleep expert explains how April Theory may be onto something...

Hay fever keeping you up? Doctor shares 7 tips on how to sleep with allergies
By Frances Daniels published
Can making these simple switches help you sleep with hay fever? Yes, an expert explains
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