Lauren Jeffries

Lauren Jeffries

Sleep Features Editor

Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them. 

Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

Two feet poking out under a duvet at the end of the bed wearing cosy bed socks

Wearing socks to bed helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer — here's why

By Lauren Jeffries published

Experts weigh in on why wearing socks to bed can improve the quality of your sleep

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A woman lying on her side sleeping with a hand-drawn thought bubble over her head to show she's thinking

Cognitive Shuffling helps me fall asleep fast — here's how it works

By Lauren Jeffries published

Cognitive Shuffling is designed to help you fall asleep fast and curb night-time anxiety. Here’s how it works…

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Woman and man sleeping

5 things to expect when sleeping on a memory foam mattress for the first time

By Lauren Jeffries published

Memory foam mattresses aren't for everyone. There are 5 main things you can expect when sleeping on one for the first time.

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Woman sleeping on her side with a body pillow

I'm a side sleeper and I tested a body pillow for the first time — here's how my sleep changed

By Lauren Jeffries published

I tested the Simba Body Pillow for side sleepers and can't think of going to bed without it. Here's why.

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Woman sleeping next to a clock to indicate a consistent bedtime

This is the best time to go to bed for quality sleep, according to a doctor

By Lauren Jeffries published

The time we go to bed can impact our quality of sleep significantly, so what is the best time to go to bed? A sleep doctor answers.

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Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

Bed bugs or fleas? How to tell what’s biting you in bed

By Lauren Jeffries published

We explore how to identify bed bugs or fleas and top tips to removing them from your mattress fast.

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A closeup of the foot of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

Helix’s best mattress for side sleepers now 27% off with exclusive Labor Day discount code

By Lauren Jeffries published

Get 27% off Helix mattresses, including our favorite mattress for side sleepers, with our early Labor Day discount code.

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The Casper Mattress

Casper's best cooling hybrid mattress for side and back sleepers is 30% off in new Labor day sale

By Lauren Jeffries published

You can save up to $2,620 on a cooling Casper Snow mattress in the early Labor Day sales.

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