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

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 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
A split screen of a woman's hand testing the cooling properties of the Molecule CopperWELL Topper vs Bear GlacioTex Mattress Protector

Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: key differences

By Frances Daniels published

Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

Mattress Toppers
The DreamCloud Mattress photographed on a wooden bedframe placed in a dark blue bedroom and with a couple laughing and sitting on the mattress

What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?

By Frances Daniels published

Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?

Mattresses
A split screen of the Turmerry Egg Crate Mattress Topper vs the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Memory Foam Topper

Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?

By Frances Daniels published

We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support

Mattress Toppers
A blonde man wearing a blue shirt takes an afternoon nap on his brown leather couch during a summer heatwave

Sleep expert shares 3 reasons why you should nap every day during summer

By Frances Daniels published

Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better

Sleep
A split screen image of the Lucid Gel Memory Foam Topper vs the Viscosoft Serene Hybrid Mattress topper

Lucid vs ViscoSoft: Which is the best foam mattress topper with cooling gel?

By Frances Daniels published

We compare the Lucid Gel Memory Foam and ViscoSoft Serene Hybrid mattress toppers in key areas such as price, cooling, and comfort.

Mattress Toppers
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