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 interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

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Learn how to spot fiberglass in your mattress, plus the three best deals for fiberglass-free mattresses available right now.

By Frances Daniels Published
We compare these popular sleep techniques designed to help you fall asleep in two minutes

By Frances Daniels Published
Bamboo mattress toppers promise a cooler night's sleep, but are they right for you? We take a look at their pros and cons

By Frances Daniels last updated
From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but it won't suit everyone – here's why.

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A split king mattress allows a couple to pick different mattresses to better suit their own sleeping styles. But is it a magical fix or are there any drawbacks? We look closer.

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Mattress pads on Amazon are being billed as bed toppers — here's why that's a problem and how you can tell the difference

By Eve Davies last updated
From reducing sleep apnea and snoring to easing back pain and promoting muscle recovery, here's how zero gravity beds can help you get better sleep.

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I've been a sleep writer for a while now — for Sleep Awareness Week, I'm sharing the best tips for sleeping enough that I've picked up along the way.

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Mouth taping may be a popular bedtime hack, but experts say these tips are better for treating sleep apnea and snoring

By Frances Daniels Published
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We ask a sleep expert why insomnia and night awakenings are so common in autistic people — and what can be done to help

By Frances Daniels Published
Want to fall asleep fast? This nighttime habit we've always been told to avoid may not be as bad for your sleep as you thought

By Frances Daniels Published
Sleep experts swear by these six tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you're wide awake — and number five will surprise you

By Frances Daniels Published
Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

By Frances Daniels Published
I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime

By Frances Daniels Published
There are plenty of cheap deals on feather mattress toppers, but are they worth it? Here's what you need to know about featherbeds

By Frances Daniels Published
Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

By Frances Daniels Published
Looking for a cheap mattress that's actually worth buying? Here's how to choose between the Zinus Green Tea vs the Layla Essential

By Frances Daniels Published
Do you suspect your bed may be causing or exacerbating your back pain? These three kinds of mattress toppers can provide relief.

By Frances Daniels last updated
Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

By Frances Daniels last updated
I share my top tips on how to choose the right mattress topper for your bed, sleep position, and body type

By Frances Daniels last updated
Looking for a mattress topper to give your bed a boost? Here’s how to choose the right thickness and height for your sleep

By Frances Daniels last updated
From generous extras to accommodating guests, here's why should buy a cheap mattress besides the affordable price tag.
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