
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

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
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While the Casper Original Mattress may have been replaced by a younger model, it's still available to buy.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?

Dry January? Swap your night cap for these 5 sleep-inducing drinks
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep better this Dry January by swapping the booze for these five bedtime drinks

Poor sleep makes it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, says new study — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
British researchers found that sleep-deprived participants found it harder to stop intrusive thoughts, linking poor sleep to memory control deficits

I made a New Year’s resolution last year to get more sleep — here’s 3 reasons why it didn’t work
By Frances Daniels published
Last January I vowed to get more sleep. It didn't go as planned — here's three reasons why my New Year's resolution failed and what I'll do different this year.

Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say
By Frances Daniels published
Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
By Frances Daniels published
Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk
By Frances Daniels published
Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's how to find a good deal in the sales

Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep

Think you have sleep apnea? Experts share the 5 main symptoms and what to do
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep clinician and a doctor discuss the main symptoms of sleep apnea, what causes it, and what to do if you spot any of these signs...

Lucid dreaming study: First ever two-way communication during sleep recorded
By Frances Daniels published
For the first time ever, communication during lucid dreaming is shown to be possible — here’s what that means for the future of our sleep.

How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens
By Frances Daniels published
Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all
By Frances Daniels published
Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: key differences
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?

Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support
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