
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

This hybrid mattress is just $256 for a queen — here's why I'd buy in Black Friday sales
By Frances Daniels published
Save 20% this on the affordable 10" Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in this year's Black Friday sales — prices start from $160

Relaxed vs Firm: How to choose a comfort level of the luxury Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress comes in two firmness levels — here's how to choose between relaxed vs firm in the Black Friday sales

I track mattress prices — here's the one Saatva Black Friday deal you can't miss
By Frances Daniels published
Thanks to a $400 off Black Friday deal, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress is the cheapest it's been in months.

I tested this latex mattress topper and it's 30% off in Black Friday sales — here's why I'd buy
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $249 on the Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Topper in the Black Friday sales and add cooling, customized comfort to your mattress

Saatva Classic Plush vs Luxury Firm vs Firm: How to choose the right mattress feel for your body
By Frances Daniels published
Want the Saatva Classic mattress but unsure which firmness level to pick? Here's how to choose between Plush vs Luxury Firm vs Firm in the Black Friday sales.

Brooklyn Bedding's cheapest mattress is under $500 for a queen in early Black Friday sales
By Frances Daniels published
Brooklyn Bedding's Veterans Day sale saves you 30% on the Dreamfoam Essential Mattress in one of the best early Black Friday deals.

I tried the light-blocking Aura Smart Sleep Mask — here's what I thought
By Frances Daniels published
Aura Smart Sleep Mask promises soothing comfort, 100% blackout technology, and a gentle wake-up — I put these claims to the test

Yes Lucid mattresses are affordable, but are they any good?
By Frances Daniels published
Lucid memory foam, hybrid, and latex mattresses are one of the most popular line of cheap mattresses on Amazon, but are they any good or a waste of money?

Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep

Is Leesa's new Studio Chill cooling mattress worth buying? We tried it to find out
By Frances Daniels published
We tested the new Leesa Studio Chill Hybrid to see what level of comfort and support this mid-range cooling mattress provides.

Saatva Classic vs Bear Elite: Which hybrid mattress is right for you?
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Classic and Bear Elite Hybrid are both premium mattresses with adjustable firmness levels, but which should you buy?

I'm a side sleeper — these are the 3 memory foam mattress topper deals I'd shop this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
Soften a hard mattress for up to $244 less with these memory foam mattress topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, Layla, and ViscoSoft

Sleepers love this hotel-style mattress topper — on sale for just $62 at Amazon
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to 44% on the cozy Sleep Innovations pillow-top Dual Layer Mattress Topper, with a queen size on sale for just $78.

Down vs memory foam mattress topper: which offers more comfort and support?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs memory foam mattress topper and compare price, design, support, and comfort, before weighing up who they're best suited to.

What is the Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
The Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is designed to boost your bed's comfort on a tight budget, but is it worth buying?

The Saatva Graphite mattress topper is never on sale — here's why I'd still buy it now
By Frances Daniels published
Don't wait for Black Friday sales to buy the Saatva Graphite mattress topper — experience its support right now for the same price

Is the Nolah Natural 11 mattress worth it? We tried the organic latex bed to find out
By Frances Daniels published
I tried the organic latex Nolah Natural 11 mattress to see if it delivers on its promise of eco-friendly comfort. Here's what I found...

What is a cooling gel mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the price, design, and comfort of cooling gel mattress toppers, and who they will and won't suit.

5 ways to make your old mattress more comfortable without replacing it
By Frances Daniels published
Unless your mattress is over eight years old or sagging, there are ways to make it feel comfy again. Here's what we recommend...

Think you have sleep apnea? Experts share the 5 main symptoms and what to do
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep clinician and a doctor discuss the main symptoms of sleep apnea, what causes it, and what to do if you spot any of these signs...

Good cheap mattresses do exist — 3 I recommend buying in Amazon's extended Prime Day deals
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $300 on these three budget mattresses with these extended Amazon Prime Day deals — but you'll have to act fast, these deals due to end any time now.

Lucid dreaming study: First ever two-way communication during sleep recorded
By Frances Daniels published
For the first time ever, communication during lucid dreaming is shown to be possible — here’s what that means for the future of our sleep.

I'm a mattress topper expert — why I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day queen Lucid bed topper deal
By Frances Daniels published
Make a firm bed softer for 20% less with a new Amazon Prime Day deal on a queen 3" Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper

Which Nectar mattress should you buy in today’s up to 50% off rival Prime Day sale?
By Frances Daniels published
Nectar has launched a Prime-Day rivalling sale with up to 50% off top-rated beds-in-a-box, plus an extra $100 off all orders over $1,000. Here’s how to choose the right one for your sleep.
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