
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

Avocado Green vs Nolah Natural: Which organic mattress is right for you?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep cleaner in 2025 with a new organic bed? Here's how to choose between the Avocado Green vs Nolah Natural Mattresses

Dry January? Swap your night cap for these 5 sleep-inducing drinks
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep better this Dry January by swapping the booze for these five bedtime drinks

What is a pillow top mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
Pillow top mattress toppers are designed to provide ultra-plush comfort, but should you buy one? Here's my take.

How to choose a mattress for your sleep position
By Frances Daniels last updated
Shopping for a mattress that best suits your sleeping position? Here's our advice on how to choose the right one in 2025...

Poor sleep makes it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, says new study — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
British researchers found that sleep-deprived participants found it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, linking poor sleep to memory control deficits

Should you buy a cheap mattress in the clearance sales?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the pros and cons of buying a budget mattress form a clearance sale, including whether the cheap prices outweigh the risks

Last chance! Save 30% on Tempur-Pedic's cheapest mattress in New Year sale
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $719 on the Tempur-Cloud mattress, Tempur-Pedic's cheapest bed. But hurry — this New Year sale ends today

I made a New Year’s resolution last year to get more sleep — here’s 3 reasons why it didn’t work
By Frances Daniels published
Last January I vowed to get more sleep. It didn't go as planned — here's three reasons why my New Year's resolution failed and what I'll do different this year.

Nolah Natural 11 Mattress review
By Frances Daniels published
Is the Nolah's Natural 11 Mattress as good for your sleep as it is for the planet? We put this organic latex mattress to the test. Here's what we learned after one month of sleeping on it.

Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say
By Frances Daniels published
Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
By Frances Daniels published
Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

Can you put a mattress topper on a sofa bed?
By Frances Daniels published
Here's how to boost the comfort and support of your sofa bed with the help of a mattress topper

3 mattress topper deals to give your guest room a hotel feel for less — from just $72
By Frances Daniels published
These mattress topper deals will add hotel-luxury comfort to any tired guest beds — and they come with fast shipping, too

New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk
By Frances Daniels published
Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

Linenspa vs Allswell Hybrid: Which cheap mattress is best for your guestroom?
By Frances Daniels published
Need a new guest bed before holiday visitors arrive? Here's how to choose between the Linenspa vs Allswell Memory Foam Hybrid Mattresses

Quick! There's still time to get this luxury latex mattress topper for the year's cheapest price
By Frances Daniels published
Save 20% on the Naturepedic Adagio 2" Organic Latex Mattress Topper with this extended Black Friday deal and get it at the year's lowest price

Black Friday mattress topper sales 2024: The best deals still active
By Frances Daniels last updated
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, there are still some great mattress topper deals to shop

Last day! These queen Saatva mattresses return to the year's lowest prices in Cyber Monday sale
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep luxuriously for $400 less thanks to an extended Cyber Monday deal on Saatva's most affordable queen mattresses

Pillow mists help me fall asleep fast — why I recommend them at 20% off in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale
By Frances Daniels published
Top-rated shower and pillow mists are down to just $8 in Amazon's Cyber Monday sales — here's why they can help you fall asleep faster

Should you buy a mattress topper from Amazon this Cyber Monday? I'm a sleep writer — here's my take
By Frances Daniels published
This Cyber Monday, you'll find plenty of Amazon deals on mattress toppers. Here's what I want you to know before buying...

Ever wondered how Helix, Titan and Leesa mattresses are made? We visited a factory to see the process in action
By Ruth Jones, Frances Daniels published
We take a peek beneath the covers and see how your mattress is made at the 3Z factory

Last chance! Helix's cooling mattress topper is 27% off in extended Black Friday deal
By Frances Daniels published
Keep cool and supported for 27% less with this extended Black Friday deal on the Helix GlacioTex Premium Mattress Topper

Create a luxury hotel bed with $200 off Saatva's mattress topper and bedding Black Friday bundle
By Frances Daniels published
Save $200 on all Saatva mattress toppers and bedding over $1,000 in new early Black Friday bundle deal — starting from $795
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