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 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

The REMspace lucid dreaming study showing communication between two people while dreaming

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.

Sleep
The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattres Topper with a Amazon Prime Day deals badge to signify that it's now 20% off in a queen

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

Mattress Toppers
The Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress in a well-lit bedroom with a price drop sales label

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.

Mattresses
A hand lifts up the 3" Latex Mattress Topper by Brooklyn Bedding to try it out

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

Mattress Toppers
Brooklyn Bedding's waterproof Luxury Cooling Mattress Protector on a full mattress

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...

Pillows & Bedding
The Birch Mattress Topper with a Labor Day mattress sale badge

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

Mattress Toppers
Versus image shows the Bear Original mattress on the left and the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on the right

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.

Mattresses
A split screen of Puffy Cloud Mattress vs Puffy Lux Mattress

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

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame outdoors, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

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?

Mattresses
A person places their hand on one side of their white mattress to check for signs of dipping and sagging

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

Mattress Care
A split screen of the Puffy Cloud vs Siena Memory Foam Mattress

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

Mattresses
A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

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.

Mattress Toppers
A young woman sleeps on her front while feeling her mattress as part of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding sleep method

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

Sleep
The Maxyoyo Japanese Floor Mattress

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...

Mattresses
Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

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

Mattresses
The Saatva Loom and Leaf Mattress with a sale badge for Labor Day today

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

Mattresses
Image shows the Birch Mattress Topper on an organic mattress, with a blue sales badge overlaid on the image

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...

Mattress Toppers
A WInkBed mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

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

Mattresses
A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

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.

Sleep
The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

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

Mattress Toppers
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper with Labor Day sale label

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

Mattresses
A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

5 signs you need a bed topper not a new mattress in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a bed topper, not a mattress, in this year's Labor Day sales...

Mattress Toppers
A split screen of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress

Nectar vs DreamCloud: Which mattress in a box should you buy in Labor Day sales?

By Frances Daniels published

We look at both the Nectar Classic Memory Foam vs DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, comparing design, Labor Day deals, and more

Mattresses
A young woman eats chocolate before bed

Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all

By Frances Daniels published

Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

Sleep
A split screen of the Linenspa Down Alternative Fiber Bed Mattress Topper vs The Naturepedic Adagio Organic Latex Topper

Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?

By Frances Daniels published

We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

Mattress Toppers
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