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

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

What's the best king size mattress in 2025? I’m a mattress tester — these are my top picks
By Frances Daniels 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

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

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

Plush mattress vs firm mattress: Which one is right for you?
By Frances Daniels, Alison Barretta last updated
The firmness of your mattress can make or break your entire sleep experience. If you're torn between plush or firm, here's what you need to know.

What are pressure points and why are they so important when choosing a mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress that'll offer pain relief? You'll need to know what pressure points are first...

Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Mattress Topper review: a hygienic boost for hard dorm beds
By Frances Daniels published
We tested the Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Topper to see if it can add a supportive and hygienic layer to dorm beds. Here's what we thought.

Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress review 2025
By Frances Daniels published
The Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress provides top tier pressure relief for side sleepers. But is it worth the money? Here's what we think after sleeping on it for a month.

How to know if your mattress has fiberglass
By Frances Daniels last updated
Learn how to spot fiberglass in your mattress, plus the three best deals for fiberglass-free mattresses available right now.

The best memory foam mattress topper in 2025: Expert picks for all budgets
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our sleep experts have tested the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2025. Here's what we recommend for every sleep style and budget.

My favorite mattress toppers are up to 62% off in Amazon's Big Spring Sale — 3 deals I'd buy
By Frances Daniels published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is offering up to 62% off mattress toppers from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft and Sleepyhead

Military Sleep Method vs Navy SEAL sleep technique to fall asleep fast: Which is best?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare these popular sleep techniques designed to help you fall asleep in two minutes

What is a bamboo mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
Bamboo mattress toppers promise a cooler night's sleep, but are they right for you? We take a look at their pros and cons

What is a Japanese floor mattress?
By Frances Daniels last updated
From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but it won't suit everyone – here's why.

I've been sleeping on the Sleepyhead Mattress Topper for 3 weeks — and now I get the hype
By Frances Daniels published
I’ve been sleeping on the made-for-dorm-beds Sleepyhead Cooling Copper Topper — here's what it did for my sleep and mattress after three weeks

What is a split king mattress, are they worth it and should you switch?
By Jo Plumridge last updated
A split king mattress allows a couple to pick different mattresses to better suit their own sleeping styles. But is it a magical fix or are there any drawbacks? We look closer.

5 signs that a bed topper is actually a mattress pad — and why that’s a problem
By Frances Daniels published
Mattress pads on Amazon are being billed as bed toppers — here's why that's a problem and how you can tell the difference

What is a zero gravity bed and how do they ease sleep apnea and back pain?
By Eve Davies last updated
From reducing sleep apnea and snoring to easing back pain and promoting muscle recovery, here's how zero gravity beds can help you get better sleep.

Tired all the time? 7 tips to help you get enough sleep
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
I've been a sleep writer for a while now — for Sleep Awareness Week, I'm sharing the best tips for sleeping enough that I've picked up along the way.
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