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 split screen showing an image of a happy couple sitting on a Brooklyn Bedding ThermoBalance Mattress and an image of a hand feeling the Signature Hybrid's pillow top.
Brooklyn Bedding has launched a new range of luxury cooling mattresses and they could be a game-changer for people dealing with night sweats — here's everything you need to know

By Frances Daniels Published

ThermoBalance could be the brand's coolest mattress collection yet

Mattresses
The EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress. In the top left foreground, there is a circular frame showing testing on the mattress.
It's been 7 months since I tested EgoHome's budget memory foam mattress — here's why it's still delivering better comfort than some luxury hybrid beds I've slept on

By Frances Daniels Published

The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress impressed me just as much as the luxury hybrids that I've tested over the years — here's why.

Mattresses
A nightstand featuring sleep products. In the foreground, there are clouds with annotations that describe how each product promotes sleep
7 gadgets I’ve tested and now swear by for managing insomnia, falling back asleep fast at night, and waking up with tons of energy

By Frances Daniels Last updated

From sunrise alarms to pillow sprays, these seven sleep saviors are still helping me fall asleep fast

Sleep Tech
Siena mattress
Siena mattress sale 2026: Save up to 60% with the best deals online

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Find up to 60% off budget-friendly Siena mattresses in February's sale from the brand.

Mattresses
A menopausal woman practices Tai Chi. A circular frame features a woman sleeping above her.
Experts reveal the ancient wellbeing practice proven to help fight insomnia during menopause — and how to do it

By Frances Daniels Published

Instead of asking women to sit still and 'empty their minds'... it gives the brain something gentle and rhythmic to focus on'

Sleep
A woman lies awake on her back in bed at night. She has her arms behind her head.
Stop waking up at 3am — 7 quick fixes you can do today, according to a sleep expert

By Frances Daniels Last updated

From a quick stroll to two-second hacks, here's are the simple things that can help you sleep all night long and avoid 'middle insomnia.'

Sleep
A split screen of a foot reflexology diagram and a sleeping woman.
'I tried foot reflexology and my sleep quality improved after just one session' — here's how

By Frances Daniels Published

Reflexology promotes relaxation — here's what happened to my sleep after trying it

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A woman in blue pajamas wakes up at 3am from insomnia.
Sleep expert reveals why the height of your bed could be why you can't fall asleep and why you keep waking up through the night — and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels Published

A sleep doctor reveals why the height of your bed could be the reason you can't fall asleep. Plus, practical advice on how to overcome it.

Mattresses
A split screen shows an image of a woman fast asleep on the left, and an image of 1 cup of strawberries on the right.
Science says this easy diet change can boost sleep quality by 16% in just 24 hours — I tried it for a week and here are my results

By Frances Daniels Published

I also asked a Registered Dietician to talk me through the advice and to create a 'good sleep prescription' based off what researchers are recommending

Sleep
A woman with blonde hair sleeps surrounded by alarm clocks of different colours
I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more

By Frances Daniels Published

I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?

Sleep Problems
The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress in a white bedroom.
EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress review 2025: affordable cradling support for all sleep positions

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Editor's Choice

The EGOHOME Black 12" Mattress has an affordable price tag and a design created for cool, cradling comfort with medium-firm support, but does it deliver? Here's my verdict...

Mattresses
A smiling blonde woman reads in bed at night. In the top left foreground, a circular frame features a close up of the woman's hands using ChatGPT for sleep advice.
I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why

By Frances Daniels Published

I asked a (human) sleep doctor and AI to create me an ideal nighttime routine — this is the one who actually gave me good advice

Sleep Problems
A brunette woman with a ponytail sitting on the bed of her childhood bedroom.
'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

By Frances Daniels Published

Doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

Sleep
The image shows a close up shot of a dark haired woman sleeping with her head tested on a white pillow or the left, while Oprah Winfrey is seen wearing a purple suit while stood on stage on the right, in a side by side composition
"Don't lose three hours by endlessly scrolling through social media," 5 key sleep hygiene habits of highly successful people and how they help you sleep for longer after just one night

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits

Sleep
A four-piece collage of sleeping women, essential oils, and a candle pasted on to a blue marble background.
So, you got an aromatherapy set for Christmas — here’s how to use essential oils and candles in your sleep routine

By Frances Daniels Published

An aromatherapist explains how to use those unwanted essential oils and candles to fall asleep fast.

Sleep
Two of our mattress testers sit on the Siena Signature Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio. On the left, Nicola Appleton sits close to the side of the mattress to test the edge support. On the right, Frances Daniels sits on the sleeping area of the bed to better understand the comfort.
The best mattresses for college students 2026: Expert tested beds for dorm rooms

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Whether it's been a long day studying or socializing, these expert tested and recommended mattresses are perfect for college life.

Mattresses
A four-picture collage of the best mattress toppers for collage dorms, all separated by a wavy blue-gradient line.
The 5 best mattress toppers for college dorms in 2026: Our expert picks for students upgrading their room this year

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Upgrade an old, grubby bed in 2026 with the five best mattress toppers for college dorms — all tested and approved by our expert review panel

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A four-image collage of different mattress toppers, each picture separated by a wavy blue-gradient line.
The 11 best mattress toppers of 2026 that our expert testers recommend for every bed

By Frances Daniels Last updated

We've tested all the latest mattress toppers and rate these 11 as the best to buy in 2025 for every type of bed, whether you need extra cooling, softness, or firmness

Mattress Toppers
Woman sleeping on the couch with the Bearaby weighted blanket draped over her
Best Weighted Blankets 2026

By Becky George Last updated

Rest easy in 2026 with our best 6 weighted blankets tried, tested and approved by experts.

Pillows & Bedding
A young family sit on a bed wearing matching green pajamas with a festive pattern.
Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition

By Frances Daniels Published

Thinking of wearing your brand new Christmas pajamas without washing them first? Skin experts are urging you to think again for this health reason

Sleep
Two female testers change the bedding of a bed in a blue bedroom.
Taking a Christmas vacation? This is what I do before I leave to fall asleep fast when I return

By Frances Daniels Published

If you're about to leave for Christmas vacation, remember to do this before you go — your sleep will thank you for it. Plus, what to do if you've already left...

Sleep
The Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 700FM sunrise alarm on a warmly-lit bedside table.
Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 700FM review 2025: A premium alarm clock that provides a gentle and refreshing wake-up call

By Frances Daniels Published

Editor's Choice

I tested the Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 700FM for three months to see if it lives up to price tag. Here's why it definitely does...

Sleep Tech
The LectroFan EVO White Noise Machine perched on a grey couch. In the lower left-hand foreground, there's a PRICE DROP deal badge.
"I could sleep anywhere with this gadget" — the white noise machine I recommend to anyone traveling this Christmas drops to lower-than-Black-Friday price

By Frances Daniels Published

This Amazon deal takes 25% off the LectroFan EVO White Noise Machine, a great sleep gadget that wasn't even on sale for Black Friday

Sleep Tech
A four-image collage of someone making a hard mattress softer.
Over 60% of us have trouble sleeping away at Christmas — 3 tricks to make the guest room mattress softer

By Frances Daniels Published

From a DIY mattress topper to strategic pillow placement, here's how to make their guest room bed more comfortable fast

Mattresses
A group of sleep essentials from Amazon, displayed on a bed, with Christmas lights and a travel suitcase in the background.
Sleep Survival Kit: 12 products to help you sleep well in the busiest of houses this holiday season

By Frances Daniels Published

Noisy relatives? Here's what can help you sleep cozy and uninterrupted this Christmas — including a cheaper-than-Black-Friday white noise machine

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