Frances Daniels
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

Military Sleep Method vs Navy SEAL sleep technique to fall asleep fast: Which is best?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare these popular sleep techniques designed to help you fall asleep in two minutes

What is a bamboo mattress topper and should you buy one?
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

5 signs that a bed topper is actually a mattress pad — and why that’s a problem
By Frances Daniels published
Mattress pads on Amazon are being billed as bed toppers — here's why that's a problem and how you can tell the difference

Tired all the time? 7 tips to help you get enough sleep
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
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.

Forget mouth taping to reduce snoring or sleep apnea symptoms — experts share 5 tips they'd use instead
By Frances Daniels last updated
Presented by Helix Sleep
Mouth taping may be a popular bedtime hack, but experts say these tips are better for treating sleep apnea and snoring

70% of autistic adults struggle to fall and stay asleep — we ask a sleep expert why
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
We ask a sleep expert why insomnia and night awakenings are so common in autistic people — and what can be done to help

This common nighttime routine ‘mistake’ may actually help you fall asleep faster, says expert
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

The best weighted blankets in 2025 for calmer, restful sleep
By Becky George last updated
Reduce anxiety and sleep better with the best weighted blanket for your body type and budget.

6 expert tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you’re wide awake at night
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

Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf: which Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy in the Presidents’ Day sales?
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

I slept on a latex hybrid mattress for a month — why I should've picked a memory foam one instead
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

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this healthy habit right before bed, says sleep coach
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

What are feather mattress toppers and should you buy one?
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

This daily habit of highly organized people will help you fall asleep in minutes
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

Zinus vs Layla: Which cheap mattress is right for your sleep style
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

I'm a sleep writer — the 3 kinds of mattress topper that help with back pain
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.

How long do mattress toppers last? 3 key signs that they need replacing
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

I'm a mattress topper expert — here's everything I've learned about how to choose the right one
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

Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review 2025
By Alison Barretta last updated
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet

I'm a sleep writer, the best cheap mattresses all have these 5 key features
By Frances Daniels last updated
Hunting for a cheap mattress? These are the five key things your budget bed should have for a comfortable night's sleep.

Cheap mattresses aren’t just for people on a tight budget — why I’d buy one
By Frances Daniels last updated
From generous extras to accommodating guests, here's why should buy a cheap mattress besides the affordable price tag.

What is the Casper Original mattress and should you still buy it in 2025?
By Frances Daniels published
While the Casper Original Mattress may have been replaced by a younger model, it's still available to buy. But is it worth it?

Do medium-firm mattresses suit all sleepers? How to tell if you need a firmer or softer bed
By Frances Daniels published
Medium-firm mattresses are great for delivering balanced comfort and support, but does that mean they're right for you?
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