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
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While the Casper Original Mattress may have been replaced by a younger model, it's still available to buy.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?
Quick! Our favorite budget mattress just dropped to $359 for a queen in rare flash sale
By Frances Daniels published
Score a queen Siena Memory Foam Mattress for just $359 and experience its support for an ultra cheap price.
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?
Does Tempur-Pedic sell hybrid mattresses and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
Tempur-Pedic is known for its cushioning NASA-inspired foam material, but does the brand make hybrid mattresses too?
Puffy vs Casper: which memory foam mattress topper is better for side sleepers?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the differences between the Puffy Deluxe vs Casper Comfy mattress topper, including price and comfort for side sleeping
Avocado Green vs Nolah Natural: Which organic mattress is right for you?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep cleaner in 2025 with a new organic bed? Here's how to choose between the Avocado Green vs Nolah Natural Mattresses
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
What is a pillow top mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
Pillow top mattress toppers are designed to provide ultra-plush comfort, but should you buy one? Here's my take.
Siena Memory Foam Mattress review 2025
By Alison Barretta last updated
We retested the budget-friendly Siena Memory Foam Mattress to see if it's still one of our top picks for stomach sleepers in 2025
How to choose a mattress for your sleep position
By Frances Daniels last updated
Shopping for a mattress that best suits your sleeping position? Here's our advice on how to choose the right one in 2025...
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
Should you buy a cheap mattress in the clearance sales?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the pros and cons of buying a budget mattress form a clearance sale, including whether the cheap prices outweigh the risks
Last chance! Save 30% on Tempur-Pedic's cheapest mattress in New Year sale
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $719 on the Tempur-Cloud mattress, Tempur-Pedic's cheapest bed. But hurry — this New Year sale ends today
The best Siena mattress sales for January 2025: memory foam beds from $149
By Frances Daniels last updated
Siena has started the year off with a slew of big savings on its already affordable mattresses.
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.
The best weighted blankets in 2025 for a calmer, restful sleep
By Cynthia Lawrence, Frances Daniels last updated
Reduce anxiety and enjoy a better night’s sleep with the best weighted blanket of 2025 for your sleeping style and budget.
The best memory foam mattress topper in 2025: tested by sleep experts
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our sleep experts have tested the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2025, here's what we recommend for every sleep style and budget.
The best cheap mattress toppers under $50 in 2025
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find the best cheap mattress topper under $50 that will transform your bed and boost your comfort while on a tight budget
The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2025: our expert picks for queen-size beds on a budget
By Ruth Jones last updated
Our experts have pored over endless product pages to bring you the best mattresses at Amazon — and they're all under $400 for a queen size bed.
Best mattress for college students 2025: 5 top-rated cheap beds
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our sleep experts have done their homework to find the best mattresses for college students, tested and reviewed by our team.
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2025: Queen-size comfort for less than a grand
By Alison Barretta last updated
You may have a queen-size bed but you don't have to spend a royal fortune for a good mattress. These are the best mattresses under $1,000 according to our experts.
The best mattress for stomach sleepers 2025: We've tested them all
By Alison Barretta last updated
We've tested a line-up of supportive beds — here's our shortlist of the best mattress for stomach sleepers to buy in 2025
Best cheap mattress 2025: we tested the top budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated
We've tried and tested 2025's best cheap mattresses for every sleeper on a tight budget, with affordable queen beds under $500.
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