Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

I just took a 30-second quiz and found out I've been using the wrong pillow for years — here's what side sleepers like me need
By Lauren Jeffries published
This super quick pillow quiz gave me the top 3 recommendations for side sleeping — and I realized I've been doing it all wrong

Storm warnings are here — how to sleep in sub zero temperatures
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Arctic blast means temperatures are dropping — which can make sleep a struggle. Here are our top tips to sleep in sub zero temperatures.

Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors are warning side sleepers that 'T-rex' arms can cause nerve damage — here are 3 ways to sleep on your side safely

Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help
By Lauren Jeffries published
The cold weather and seasonal viruses means snoring gets worse in winter, but these eight products will help you stop — from $15

Looking to buy her Christmas Eve pajamas? These are my top 12 sets for women this holiday season
By Lauren Jeffries published
Stuck on what to buy her this Christmas? If she takes part in the Christmas Eve pajama tradition like me, shop my 12 top sets for women

Doctor warns 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough of this vitamin — and it's probably why you can't sleep
By Lauren Jeffries published
Over a third of Americans don't get enough of a key vitamin, especially in the winter — and it's key to getting good sleep.

Forget dark showering — this relaxing alternative helps me fall asleep fast
By Lauren Jeffries published
Dark showering is the latest trend for better sleep — but my easy, relaxing alternative works just as well.

I never want to get out of bed — here are the 8 sleep gifts I'd actually want for Christmas, starting from $20
By Lauren Jeffries published
A guide to the 8 sleep gifts I recommend you buy for the person who never wants to get out of bed — from satin pajamas to a 360 body pillow.

Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic — I've tried both and this is the hybrid I'd buy in the Cyber Monday mattress sales
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
I've tested both of these top hybrid mattresses — but is the DreamCloud Classic or the Saatva Classic worth your money this Cyber Monday?

All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
By Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks

Finally, I'm falling asleep fast — this 360-degree body pillow is a game changer for side sleepers
By Lauren Jeffries published
Since using the Yana 360° Body Pillow, I fall asleep fast and sleep through the night. Here's why the 25% off Black Friday deal is well worth the investment.

Wake up with back pain? This mattress offers “optimal spinal support and pain relief” says chiropractor
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Saatva RX is $400 off in the Black Friday sales — we spoke with a chiropractor to find out how it can ease back pain

Tom's Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Luxury Mattress
By Lauren Jeffries published
The customizable Saatva Classic wins the Best Luxury Mattress award thanks to its cloud-like comfort and record-breaking support

I tested the DreamCloud Classic and loved it — but I recommend a different hybrid mattress for hot sleepers this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
DreamCloud and Bear have launched their Black Friday sales. Here's how to choose between the Classic and the Elite if you're looking for a cool mattress that prevents overheating.

Forget the potato bed trend — these 3 tips are proven to help you fall asleep fast, say experts
By Lauren Jeffries published
The potato bed trend has taken TikTok by storm. But sleep experts say ignore it — these are the things that'll actually help you fall asleep fast.

I've tested 30+ sleep products this year — only 10 are genuinely worth your money this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
After trying over 30 products designed to help you fall asleep fast, these are the 10 worth your money in the Black Friday sales

If you share your bed, this is the one type of mattress that will actually help you sleep through the night
By Lauren Jeffries published
Here's why a memory foam mattress could be the key to better sleep next to your partner — plus my top tips for couples choosing a new bed.

I’m a side sleeper — the comfiest mattress I’ve tried is $400 cheaper for Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
With $400 off the Saatva Classic for Black Friday, I share why I think it's the comfiest mattress for side sleeping and why you're unlikely to beat the current price.

I tried the viral Infinity travel pillow and it’s a gimmick — save your money (and your sleep) with these cheap alternatives
By Lauren Jeffries published
I put the viral Huzi Infinity Pillow to the test on a 10-hour flight and it failed spectacularly — here's why, plus three cheaper alternatives.

Fall Back into Great Sleep — our week-long look at how to sleep better this fall and winter
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Beat seasonal fatigue with Tom's Guide's week-long campaign to Fall Back into Great Sleep — from expert interviews to in-depth how-tos.

'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health
By Lauren Jeffries published
Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

‘I don’t even feel my husband get into bed’ — here's what makes a mattress couple-friendly this cuffing season
By Lauren Jeffries published
I test mattresses for a living — here's what makes a mattress perfect for couples over cuffing season.

I swapped my tight top mattress for a Euro top — why I think most side sleepers should do the same
By Lauren Jeffries published
I ditched my tight top mattress for a Euro top and now I'm sleeping through the night — here's why
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