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

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.

I tried Brooklyn Bedding's 3" Latex Mattress Topper — here's 5 things to know before buying
By Frances Daniels published
Want to add all-natural comfort to your mattress? Here are five things to know before buying the Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Topper

I've been sleeping on a cooling waterproof mattress protector for months — why I recommend it
By Frances Daniels published
Brooklyn Bedding's Luxury Cooling Mattress protector promises durable, waterproof comfort. I put the claim to the test...

I'm a sleep writer — here's the organic latex mattress topper I'd buy this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
This is your last chance to save 25% on the Birch Organic Mattress Topper this weekend in extended Labor Day sale

Bear Original vs Bear Elite Hybrid: Which mattress should you buy?
By Frances Daniels published
We break down the key differences between the Bear Original memory foam and the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress to help you choose between them.

Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid: Which mattress suits your sleep the best?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the differences between the Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and support

There's $400 off the Saatva Classic in a time limited sale — but should you buy now or wait for Black Friday?
By Frances Daniels published
Right now, you can save $400 on the Saatva Classic, but should you wait and see what this year's Black Friday mattress sales will bring?

How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens
By Frances Daniels published
Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it

Puffy Cloud vs Siena: Which supportive memory foam mattress suits your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
We're comparing the Puffy Cloud vs the Siena Memory Foam Mattress, looking at design, price, comfort, and support

How I store my memory foam mattress topper when I'm not using it
By Frances Daniels published
Here's my 3-step guide to storing a memory foam mattress topper without damaging it.

What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method and how can it help sleep anxiety?
By Frances Daniels published
Learn how to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to ease anxiety at night and help you get a better night's sleep

I tried Amazon’s best-selling Japanese floor mattress — here’s what to know before buying
By Frances Daniels published
I slept on Amazon's best-selling MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Mattress, and here's what I want you to know before buying this foldable futon...

Found them! The 5 cheapest mattress deals for dorms and guest rooms this Labor Day
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to 50% on the best affordable mattresses for dorms and guest rooms — starting from $163 in today's Labor Day sales

I’m a mattress writer — what I’m buying in today’s Saatva Labor Day sale
By Frances Daniels published
Today's Labor Day sales will save you $400 on all sizes of my favorite luxury Saatva beds — and they're perfect for all sleep styles

Labor Day mattress topper sales 2024: The 7 best live deals today
By Frances Daniels last updated
Shopping the Labor Day sales for a comfy mattress topper? These are the deals we'd buy this year...

Labor Day king mattresses for back pain sales — save up to 50% at DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBed
By Frances Daniels published
Soothe back pain for up to 50% less this Labor Day with these top king-size mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and WinkBed

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

3 mattress topper deals to make a firm bed softer in this year's Labor Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Soften a firm mattress for up to 40% less with these bed topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft, and Molecule this Labor Day

I’m a back and side sleeper — 7 things I’m buying in the Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale to sleep better
By Frances Daniels published
Support your back and soothe joint pain for up to 40% less with my top Tempur-Pedic mattress and bedding deals this Labor Day
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