Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
Avocado Green launches America's most affordable organic mattress
By Claire Davies last updated
The US-made Avocado Eco Organic Mattress is 100% GOTS certified and best of all it starts from $199 for a Crib size.
Is too much sleep bad for you? America’s top sleep doctor answers
By Claire Davies last updated
Renowned sleep expert Dr Breus explains what causes oversleeping and how (and why) to stop.
Eight Sleep launches smart mattress that increases deep sleep by 34%
By Claire Davies published
Want to fall asleep fast? Eight Sleep has just launched the new Pod Pro 3 smart mattress to increase deep sleep by up to 34%.
What is an innerspring mattress and are they any good?
By Claire Davies last updated
What you need to know about innerspring mattresses and whether it’s the best choice of bed for your sleep.
What is a hybrid mattress and is it the best choice for your sleep?
By Claire Davies last updated
Hybrid mattresses are cooler and bouncier than memory foam, but they aren't the best choice for everyone—here's why
What is an organic mattress and are they healthier than other beds?
By Grace Franks published
Organic mattresses have big benefits for your sleep, but they aren't the best choice for everyone. Here's why...
3 huge Prime Day mattress deals you won’t find on Amazon
By Claire Davies published
Amazon isn’t the best place to shop if you want a great deal on the Nectar, DreamCloud or Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattress.
Prime Day mattress deals: is the Zinus Green Tea Mattress worth buying?
By Claire Davies published
The Zinus Green Tea Mattress is on sale today, but is it actually worth your money?
5 reasons not to put a mattress on the floor — and 3 why you should
By Claire Davies published
Can you put a mattress on the floor? From mold to bed bugs, there are plenty of reasons not to, but some big benefits too.
Hot sleepers, America’s best-value cooling mattress is $540 off today
By Claire Davies published
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress is on sale for $799 for a queen size and you get $199 of free cooling bedding.
Expert rates TikTok’s top 4 sleep hacks, from the mundane to risky
By Claire Davies published
Do you turn to TikTok to help you sleep better? Here's what a sleep expert thinks of the four most viewed hacks.
Leesa launches new hybrid mattress for overheated, restless sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Everything you need to know about the new Leesa Original Hybrid Mattress
Tempur-Pedic’s cheapest mattress gets a $779 price cut in 4th of July sale
By Claire Davies published
Save up to $779 on the Tempur-Pedic Cloud mattress, designed to relieve pressure and ease joint pain during sleep.
Saatva’s best-rated mattress is now $350 off in the 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic is like having a luxury hotel mattress at home, and in the 4th of July sales you can save $350 on it.
Saatva’s cheapest cooling mattress is $350 off in Father’s Day sale
By Claire Davies last updated
Saatva’s best cooling mattress for smaller budgets is down to $745
Our favorite cheap Serta memory foam mattress is on sale for $314
By Claire Davies last updated
Save up to $800 on Serta memory foam mattresses, including the affordable EZ Tote bed-in-a-box.
Early 4th of July sale saves you $699 on Nectar’s best cooling mattress
By Claire Davies last updated
Save up to $699 on the coolest Nectar mattress before 4th of July
Big Fig’s mattress for heavy people is $400 off in 4th of July sale
By Claire Davies last updated
The Big Fig mattress is designed to offer best-in-class support for heavy bodies, and it’s $400 off in the 4th of July sales.
How do mattress trials work and are they free?
By Claire Davies last updated
Many brands talk about their mattress trial periods, but what are they and how do they work? We have answers.
Allswell Home launches new cooling mattress to beat the heatwave
By Claire Davies published
The Allswell Home cooling mattress is designed to draw away excess heat, so you sleep better in hot weather.
Saatva’s best mattress for back pain is $350 off in Memorial Day sale
By Claire Davies published
Saatva’s Memorial Day mattress sale comes early with $350 off luxury beds
The end of sleeping pills? Doctors to recommend this sleep app for insomnia
By Claire Davies published
Doctors to recommend six-week course of sleep app Sleepio instead of sleeping pills to help combat insomnia
America’s best-selling luxury mattress is $225 off in time-limited sale
By Claire Davies published
If you want the Saatva Classic mattress for less, here's your chance to get it for up to $225 less.
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