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 live in a building with no air conditioning — here’s how I get a good night’s sleep in summer
By Frances Daniels published
Heatwaves can ruin your sleep — especially if you don't have air conditioning. Here are five easy ways I keep my bedroom cool without AC.

I ditched my $229 smart sleep mask for a $9.99 Amazon alternative — and I fall asleep faster
By Frances Daniels published
I can't stop collecting Amazon''s SMUG Satin Sleep Masks — here's why they help me fall asleep better than my $229 blackout tech

The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2025: Expert-recommended beds at low prices
By Ruth Jones last updated
We've found all the best mattresses on Amazon under $400 for a queen, tested by our experts and approved by Amazon customers

Panda Bamboo Memory Foam Mattress Topper review: Body-contouring comfort for worn-out beds
By Frances Daniels published
The Panda Bamboo Memory Foam Mattress Topper promises to transform beds with 'natural comfort', but does it? I tested it for over a month to find out

Your morning shower is ruining your nighttime sleep, says expert — here’s why
By Frances Daniels published
Physician and sleep expert says a shower in the morning may make it harder to fall asleep at night

The best mattresses for college students in 2025: Upgrade your dorm with expert-tested beds
By Ruth Jones last updated
Good sleep can improve memory and learning — with these expert-recommended mattresses for college students, you can enjoy better rest all semester.

Watch this type of TV to fall asleep fast — plus 4 other expert-approved swaps I'm going to make to my nighttime routine
By Frances Daniels published
From choosing chocolate to revisiting your favorite shows, these nighttime routine swaps will help you fall asleep quicker

Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic mattress toppers: Which one should you buy?
By Frances Daniels last updated
How to choose between Saatva and Tempur-Pedic's mattress toppers and find the right one for your budget, comfort, and support

What is the best DreamCloud mattress in 2025?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

I used a bed topper as a mattress — here’s 5 things I want you to know before doing the same
By Frances Daniels published
Can your mattress topper save you from sleeping on the couch? I left my air bed in the closet for two nights to find out...

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

I'm sleeping on Amazon's best-selling EGOHOME Memory Foam Mattress — here's what I think so far
By Frances Daniels published
I've been sleeping on the EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress for a week to see if it really does deliver body-cradling comfort...

Serta launches affordable hybrid mattress to prevent back pain — starting at just $199
By Frances Daniels published
The Serta Five Star Mattress is a budget hybrid that's designed to prevent lower back pain — and a queen is under $300

Side sleepers, it's your last chance to save up to 27% with these 3 Memorial Day mattress topper deals
By Frances Daniels published
These Memorial Day mattress topper deals from Naturepedic, Helix and Sleepyhead won't last long

"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.

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.
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