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

18.2 million mattresses are thrown away every year — here's how to choose a bed that will last and last
By Lauren Jeffries published
Every year, millions of mattresses are discarded, creating a massive waste problem. But your next bed doesn't have to be part of the statistic.

There are 100s of mattresses on sale for Labor Day, but this DreamCloud mega bed-in-a-box deal beats them all
By Lauren Jeffries published
The DreamCloud Labor Day sale has landed and with it, $599 of free bedding. Here's why I think the DreamCloud Classic mattress is the best value deal you can get

Dislike shopping in store? Don't stress — these are the 3 best mattresses to buy online and they’re up to $400 off in Labor Day sales
By Lauren Jeffries published
The three best mattresses you can buy are on sale right now for Labor Day — with the top deals on Saatva, Nectar and DreamCloud available online

I ditched my $2,000 mattress for one costing $649 and I hate to say I'm sleeping better
By Lauren Jeffries published
After swapping a luxury latex mattress for an affordable hybrid alternative, I've been sleeping better — here's why

Birch Luxe Natural mattress review 2025: Organic materials for a naturally cool sleep
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
After sleeping on the Birch Luxe Natural for three weeks, we've assessed how it performs across comfort, support, price and more.

I tried 'the best mattress of the year' but this $650 bed in a box alternative felt just as good to me
By Lauren Jeffries published
After sleeping on the DreamCloud Classic mattress, I think it's a strong alternative to the more luxurious Saatva Classic — here's why

I tried ASMR to fall asleep quickly but experienced misophonia — this is what I'll be doing instead
By Lauren Jeffries published
I asked ASMR expert, Craig Richards, how this method helps people fall asleep fast and why it didn't work for me

I tested over 9 methods to fall asleep quickly at night — these are the 3 that work every time for me
By Lauren Jeffries published
As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom's Guide I've tried plenty of fall-asleep-fast hacks — these are the three that actually worked

Doctor shares 3 common sleep mistakes that harm your health — plus how to fix them tonight
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Sleep and longevity expert, Dr Kovacs, shares the three most common sleep habits that could be making us sick — plus top tips on how to get better sleep

Utopia Bedding Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protector Review 2025
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
We tested the very affordable Utopia Bedding Bamboo Mattress Protector to assess its waterproofing and stain resistance. Here's all you need to know.

Ignore this TikTok trend doing the rounds again — these 3 hacks will actually help you fall asleep quickly
By Lauren Jeffries published
Drinking lettuce water won't help you fall asleep quickly — but these 3 science-based hacks will.

Side sleepers will love Avocado's latest organic mattress — made from luxury wool and alpaca
By Lauren Jeffries published
Avocado has added a new luxury innerspring organic mattress to its range specifically for those with latex allergies

Full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded and it transformed our sleep (and relationship)
By Lauren Jeffries published
Choosing between a full vs queen size mattress? My husband and I upgraded to a queen and have never slept better

I've slept on memory foam and latex luxury mattresses — here's which one should you buy
By Lauren Jeffries published
Choosing between a luxury latex mattress and a luxury memory foam mattress is difficult — I've tried both, here's how they compare

I wouldn't have slept a wink so far this summer if it weren't for these 4 Prime Day deals — and they're still live
By Lauren Jeffries published
I found the top cooling sleep deals still live at Amazon and they saved my sleep during a heatwave — here's how

Prime Day has ended but these 5 sleep deals from $10 are still live — and they're all you need for a good night's rest
By Lauren Jeffries published
Starting from just $10 you can sleep better this summer with these 5 deals still live at Amazon

The best Prime Day sleep and mattress deals still available, from $15 — picked by our expert team
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
The Amazon Prime Day sleep deals have ended — From our handpicked 65+ best savings, including sleep trackers, cooling bed sheets, mattresses and pillows, these 10 are still live

I tried the Egyptian Sleep Method during a heat wave and regretted it — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Egyptian Sleep Method promises cooler sleep during a heatwave — so I put it to the test

This is the best sleeping position to cool down quickly during a heatwave, says expert
By Lauren Jeffries published
We asked an expert what the best position to sleep in is during a heatwave to stay cool at night

Loop Earplugs helped me fall asleep fast, but now I've found an even better alternative — and they're only $15 for Prime Day
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Alpine Silence Earplugs saved my sleep — and they're only $14.95 in this Prime Day

'It works every time' — my go-to sleep hack for summer nights, backed by science
By Lauren Jeffries published
This go-to hack helps me fall asleep fast even during summer heatwaves — an expert explains why

Don't wait for Prime Day to start — 3 queen mattresses under $160 on Amazon now
By Lauren Jeffries published
We've found the top three mattress deals on Amazon ahead of Prime Day — starting from just $151 for a queen

LIVE: I’m a pro mattress tester and deals hunter — today’s 30+ best 4th July sales on top-rated beds, sleep tech and bedding
By Frances Daniels last updated
All the latest sleep deals from this morning's 4th July mattress sales — plus expert advice from our team
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