Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday is the best time to buy a good mattress for less. Here are the best deals that are starting to emerge right now.
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
Best Nectar mattress sales for November 2024: Get a queen Nectar Classic for $599 ahead of Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday. Here's what to shop...
The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Top-rated smart mattresses and beds offer customizable cooling, dual zone firmness and cutting edge sleep tracking — here’s our guide to the best to buy ahead of Black Friday.
DreamCloud mattress sales for November 2024: Save up to 50% before Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
This month's best DreamCloud mattress sale is up to 50% off these hotel-stye beds-in-a-box, ahead of Black Friday sales.
Simba mattress sales and deals for November: get free pillows, duvets, and more
By Becks Shepherd last updated
Read about the latest Simba mattress deals, and find out how to get Simba bedding for free, without a Simba mattress discount code.
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for a non-toxic sleep
By Claire Davies last updated
The best organic mattresses and all-natural beds to buy online for a clean, hypoallergenic sleep, rated by our team of certified sleep experts.
I’m a sleep coach — my 3 best tips for better sleep this World Mental Health Day
By Claire Davies published
Good quality sleep boosts your mental health. For World Mental Health Day 2024, I’m sharing the three best tips I’ve learned for better sleep.
The best mattress 2024: 11 top-rated beds reviewed by our experts
By Claire Davies last updated
We slept on and tested a huge range of boxed and traditional mattresses, and these are the top recommendations from our expert reviewers and certified sleep science coaches.
The best duvets in 2024: Panda, Simba, Silentnight and more
By Claire Davies last updated
Get cozy with our expert chosen best duvets for every budget and sleep style, including hypoallergenic and dual duvets.
The best bed frames and bases in 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to this year’s best bed frames and bases, from platform to adjustable, for all mattress types and budgets.
Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024
By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated
This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...
How to spot a good Prime Day cheap mattress deal
By Frances Daniels published
Plus, the three best budget mattress sales to shop now, with prices from $137.
What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.
How we test mattresses: A guide to our review process
By Claire Davies, Julia Sagar last updated
How we select and test mattresses for our reviews and buying guides, and why you can trust our recommendations.
Mattress jargon buster — key terms you'll come across when buying a bed
By Claire Davies last updated
From edge support to motion isolation, we explain what all of that mattress jargon really means.
Sleep Awareness Week 2024 — how to become your 'best slept self' this year
By Claire Davies last updated
All the best tips, mattresses and tech to help you sleep better
How to use the 4 7 8 sleep method to fall asleep fast and curb anxiety
By Claire Davies published
The 4 7 8 sleep method is designed to help you fall asleep fast and curb night time anxiety. Here’s how it works…
How to use the 4 7 8 sleep method to fall asleep fast and ease nighttime anxiety
By Claire Davies published
The 4 7 8 sleep method involves a simple breathing technique that's surprisingly effective against anxiety, stress and bedtime worries.
I’m a sleep coach — 5 ways your naps are stopping you sleeping through the night
By Claire Davies published
I've been taking a daily nap for over 18 months and still enjoy quality sleep at night. Here's what to do and what to avoid when napping in the day...
Do you really need a mattress or is sleeping on the floor better for you?
By Claire Davies published
Tempted to sleep on the floor and ditch your mattress and pillows? Read this before making a decision.
How to use the Military Sleep Method to fall asleep fast at night
By Claire Davies published
How to use the two-minute Military Sleep Method to fall asleep fast and quieten a racing mind before bed.
I’m a sleep coach — 3 nighttime routine mistakes that stop you from falling asleep fast
By Claire Davies published
I’m a Certified Sleep Science Coach and these nighttime routine mistakes will stop you from falling asleep fast and sleeping through the night.
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