Frances Daniels

Frances Daniels

Senior Sleep Staff Writer

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

A Saatva Classic mattress on a pale blue background with a deals tag in the foreground.

LIVE: I’m a pro mattress tester and deals hunter — today’s 30+ best 4th July sales on top-rated beds, sleep tech and bedding

By Frances Daniels last updated

All the latest sleep deals from this morning's 4th July mattress sales — plus expert advice from our team

Mattresses
Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

No air conditioning? 7 products I'd buy for a cool night's sleep in the 4th of July mattress sales

By Frances Daniels published

From mattresses to bed toppers, I've rounded up seven of the coolest 4th of July sleep deals to fall asleep without air con.

Mattresses
Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review

By Michelle Rae Uy last updated

Editor's Choice

The Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress is a great example of a hybrid mattress that fully delivers when it comes to preventing overheating and keeping you comfortable while you sleep.

Mattresses
A hand holds a bare microcoil in front of a individually-wrapped microcoils on a factory floor.

What are microcoils and why are they suddenly in every mattress topper?

By Frances Daniels published

Microcoils promise to add comfort and support to mattress toppers, but what are these mini springs and why are they so popular?

Mattress Toppers
Split image of the Saatva Graphite and Tempur-Adapt mattress toppers being fitted onto beds

Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic mattress toppers: Key differences compared

By Frances Daniels last updated

We compare the Saatva Graphite vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress toppers in terms of price, design, and comfort

Mattress Toppers
A white LectroFan EVO White Noise Machine perched on a grey couch with decorative cushions.

Noisy neighbours keeping you awake? I tried Amazon's top-rated white noise machine to drown mine out — and it actually works

By Frances Daniels published

Amazon's top-rated LectroFan EVO White Noise Machine features 22 sounds to help you sleep through noisy summer nights.

Sleep Tech
The Helix GlacioTex Premium Mattress Topper on a Helix mattress with a blue deals badge in the bottom left-hand corner.

Memory foam bed too hot to sleep? Shop these 3 cooling mattress topper deals this weekend

By Frances Daniels published

Memory foam beds are notorious for retaining heat but these cooling mattress topper deals will keep you comfortable for up to 40% less

Mattress Toppers
A woman stands by a window of a sunlit bedroom in the summer

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.

Sleep Problems
The SMUG Satin Sleep Mask and the Aura Smart Sleep Mask on a white background with a blue diagonal line separating the two products.

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

Sleep Tech
The Panda Bamboo 2" Memory Foam Mattress Topper on a grey mattress in a bright, modern bedroom overlooking a green garden.

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

Mattress Toppers
A woman showering

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

Sleep Problems
A dark-haired young woman wearing glasses and sipping a mug of tea watches TV on a grey sofa in a dimly-lit living room.

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

Sleep
The Saatva High-Density Mattress Topper and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper side by side

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

Mattress Toppers
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a beige platform bed frame in a sunny bedroom

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.

Mattresses
The Panda London Bamboo Mattress Topper placed on a brightly-lit carpeted floor.

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...

Mattress Toppers
A young woman sits at the edge of her bed in a dimly lit bedroom as she can't sleep due to worry.

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

Sleep
The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress in a tester's bedroom.

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...

Mattresses
A brunette women looks through a beige handbag that rests on the new Serta Five Star Mattress in a clean, well-lit bedroom.

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

Mattresses
A "Price drop" deals badge sits in the corner of a picture of the Helix Premium Mattress Topper with GlacioTex strapped onto a bed.

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

Mattress Toppers
The Naturepedic Adagio Organic Latex Mattress Topper on a mattress with a deals badge in the top left-hand corner.

"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

Mattresses
The new Tempur-Adapt mattress in medium on display at the Tempur-Pedic retail store in Warrington, PA

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?

Mattresses
Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Mattress Topper

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.

Mattress Toppers
A woman relaxes on the Casper Comfy Mattress Topper

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

Mattress Toppers
Mattresses are displayed for sale in a mattress store

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...

Mattresses
Our tester lies on her side when reviewing the Saatva Classic Mattress

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

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