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 interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

Brooklyn Bedding has launched a new range of luxury cooling mattresses and they could be a game-changer for people dealing with night sweats — here's everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels published
ThermoBalance could be the brand's coolest mattress collection yet

It's been 7 months since I tested EgoHome's budget memory foam mattress — here's why it's still delivering better comfort than some luxury hybrid beds I've slept on
By Frances Daniels published
The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress impressed me just as much as the luxury hybrids that I've tested over the years — here's why.

7 gadgets I’ve tested and now swear by for managing insomnia, falling back asleep fast at night, and waking up with tons of energy
By Frances Daniels last updated
From sunrise alarms to pillow sprays, these seven sleep saviors are still helping me fall asleep fast

Siena mattress sale 2026: Save up to 60% with the best deals online
By Frances Daniels last updated
Find up to 60% off budget-friendly Siena mattresses in February's sale from the brand.

Experts reveal the ancient wellbeing practice proven to help fight insomnia during menopause — and how to do it
By Frances Daniels published
Instead of asking women to sit still and 'empty their minds'... it gives the brain something gentle and rhythmic to focus on'

Stop waking up at 3am — 7 quick fixes you can do today, according to a sleep expert
By Frances Daniels last updated
From a quick stroll to two-second hacks, here's are the simple things that can help you sleep all night long and avoid 'middle insomnia.'

'I tried foot reflexology and my sleep quality improved after just one session' — here's how
By Frances Daniels published
Reflexology promotes relaxation — here's what happened to my sleep after trying it

Sleep expert reveals why the height of your bed could be why you can't fall asleep and why you keep waking up through the night — and how to fix it
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep doctor reveals why the height of your bed could be the reason you can't fall asleep. Plus, practical advice on how to overcome it.

Science says this easy diet change can boost sleep quality by 16% in just 24 hours — I tried it for a week and here are my results
By Frances Daniels published
I also asked a Registered Dietician to talk me through the advice and to create a 'good sleep prescription' based off what researchers are recommending

I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more
By Frances Daniels published
I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?

EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress review 2025: affordable cradling support for all sleep positions
By Frances Daniels last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress has an affordable price tag and a design created for cool, cradling comfort with medium-firm support, but does it deliver? Here's my verdict...

I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why
By Frances Daniels published
I asked a (human) sleep doctor and AI to create me an ideal nighttime routine — this is the one who actually gave me good advice

'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays
By Frances Daniels published
Doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

"Don't lose three hours by endlessly scrolling through social media," 5 key sleep hygiene habits of highly successful people and how they help you sleep for longer after just one night
By Frances Daniels last updated
Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits

So, you got an aromatherapy set for Christmas — here’s how to use essential oils and candles in your sleep routine
By Frances Daniels published
An aromatherapist explains how to use those unwanted essential oils and candles to fall asleep fast.

The best king size mattress in 2026: Tested and approved by sleep experts
By Frances Daniels last updated
King size mattresses are excellent choice for couples, bed sharers and those who just like to spread right out — these are the best options, for all sleepers and budgets.

The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2026: Chosen by experts
By Ruth Jones last updated
Don't waste time scrolling Amazon for a good cheap mattress — we've found the best under $400 for a queen, recommended by experts.

The best memory foam mattress toppers: Expert tested toppers to soften a firm bed
By Frances Daniels last updated
Add cushioned comfort to your bed with the best memory foam mattress toppers, tested and recommended by experts.

The best mattresses for college students 2026: Expert tested beds for dorm rooms
By Ruth Jones last updated
Whether it's been a long day studying or socializing, these expert tested and recommended mattresses are perfect for college life.

The 5 best mattress toppers for college dorms in 2026: Our expert picks for students upgrading their room this year
By Frances Daniels last updated
Upgrade an old, grubby bed in 2026 with the five best mattress toppers for college dorms — all tested and approved by our expert review panel

The 7 best medium-firm mattresses of 2026: Reviewed by expert testers
By Claire Davies last updated
Finally get that Goldilocks comfort with the seven best medium-firm mattresses — all rated by our testers as not too soft but not too hard

The 11 best mattress toppers of 2026 that our expert testers recommend for every bed
By Frances Daniels last updated
We've tested all the latest mattress toppers and rate these 11 as the best to buy in 2025 for every type of bed, whether you need extra cooling, softness, or firmness

The 8 best cheap mattresses in 2026: Reviewed by our expert testing panel and under $500 for a queen
By Frances Daniels last updated
Find quality comfort at a lower price with the eight best cheap mattresses — all tested and approved by our expert review panel

Best Weighted Blankets 2026
By Becky George last updated
Rest easy in 2026 with our best 6 weighted blankets tried, tested and approved by experts.

Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of wearing your brand new Christmas pajamas without washing them first? Skin experts are urging you to think again for this health reason
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