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 2024 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 2024 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels
Nightmares vs night terrors: Experts explain the difference and how to manage them
By Frances Daniels published
Sponsored by Nectar Sleep
We asked three sleep experts to explain the difference between nightmares vs night terrors, plus how to manage them when they happen.
How to arrange pillows to sleep upright —and who should sleep in this position
By Frances Daniels published
Sleeping upright can ease certain health issues, from colds to back pain. Here's how to arrange your pillows to help you sleep in this position.
Bedtime stories aren’t just for kids —here’s why I listen to them when I can’t sleep
By Frances Daniels published
I round-up my favorite bedtime stories for adults and look at how they help us fall asleep easier and faster at night.
Military Sleep Method vs Navy SEAL sleep technique to fall asleep fast: Which is best?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to fall asleep in minutes? Both of these sleep methods will help — but one is way better for daytime naps.
What is Moon Breathing and how does it help you fall asleep faster?
By Frances Daniels published
Inspired by proven relaxation techniques, Moon Breathing is eases sleep anxiety to help you drift off faster. Here's how...
Experts say sleeping with your bedroom door open helps you fall asleep faster — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
The top 5 benefits of sleeping with your door open and how it helps you fall asleep faster and easier at night.
What are Novaform mattresses at Costco and are these cheap beds worth buying?
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying a Novaform mattress at Costco? Here's what you should know about the budget bed brand...
Why you should stop flipping your mattress — and what to do instead
By Frances Daniels published
Unsure whether you should flip your mattress? Try these tips instead to keep your bed in top condition
Sleep experts say brushing your teeth right before bed is a common nighttime routine mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels last updated
If you want to create the ultimate nighttime routine, avoid doing these things right before bed, say sleep experts.
I'm a mattress writer — 3 features every side sleeper bed needs to have
By Frances Daniels published
I've identified the top three essential features found in all of the best side sleeper mattresses. Here's what to look for...
This is why your mattress dips in the middle — and how to tell if it's safe to sleep on
By Frances Daniels published
Wondering why your mattress is dipping in the middle? We look at the common causes, how to fix them, and when it's time buy a new bed.
Memory foam vs latex: Which mattress material is best for your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Memory foam and latex are both found in some of the best mattresses, but which one is best for your sleep? Here's how to choose...
What is pressure relief in a mattress and why is it important for hip and back pain during sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Good pressure relief can be found in mattresses that help reduce and prevent hip and back pain, but what exactly is it?
I tried TikTok's favorite breathing technique for sleep but it didn't work for me — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
The 4-7-8 breathing method has become a popular sleep technique on social media, but will it help me to fall asleep faster?
Is memory foam toxic in mattresses or healthy to sleep on? We take a closer look
By Frances Daniels published
Memory foam mattresses and pillows are good for pressure relief and comfort, but are they toxic to sleep on? Here's what you need to know.
What is a blow up mattress and are they healthy to sleep on for long periods?
By Frances Daniels published
Blow up mattresses make great temporary beds for campers and unexpected guests, but are these sleeping pads right for you?
5 signs that you’ve chosen the wrong mattress — and how to remedy it
By Frances Daniels published
If you aren't getting a good night's sleep, here are the tell-tale signs that your mattress is wrong for you — and ways to fix it.
How to set up a mattress in a box: 5 dos and don'ts for getting your new bed ready
By Frances Daniels published
Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.
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
This is what happens to your mattress if you don’t change your sheets often
By Frances Daniels published
From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.
Expert shares 5 common sleep apnea symptoms in children and when they’re likely to appear
By Frances Daniels published
Leading sleep apnea expert Prof. Esther Rodriguez-Villegas shares how to spot the common symptoms of sleep apnea in children — and what you should do.
How to make your bed the Scandinavian Sleep Method way — a complete bedding guide
By Frances Daniels published
A guide to making your bed when using the Scandinavian Sleep Method, including what bedding you need, how to air it and more.
What is the Scandinavian Sleep Method and why are so many couples using it?
By Frances Daniels last updated
What you need to know about the Scandinavian Sleep Method, from how it works to what bedding you could use.
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