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
Saatva Classic vs Bear Elite: Which hybrid mattress is right for you?
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Classic and Bear Elite Hybrid are both premium mattresses with adjustable firmness levels, but which should you buy?
I'm a side sleeper — these are the 3 memory foam mattress topper deals I'd shop this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
Soften a hard mattress for up to $244 less with these memory foam mattress topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, Layla, and ViscoSoft
Sleepers love this hotel-style mattress topper — on sale for just $62 at Amazon
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to 44% on the cozy Sleep Innovations pillow-top Dual Layer Mattress Topper, with a queen size on sale for just $78.
Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.
Down vs memory foam mattress topper: which offers more comfort and support?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs memory foam mattress topper and compare price, design, support, and comfort, before weighing up who they're best suited to.
What is the Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
The Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is designed to boost your bed's comfort on a tight budget, but is it worth buying?
The Saatva Graphite mattress topper is never on sale — here's why I'd still buy it now
By Frances Daniels published
Don't wait for Black Friday sales to buy the Saatva Graphite mattress topper — experience its support right now for the same price
Is the Nolah Natural 11 mattress worth it? We tried the organic latex bed to find out
By Frances Daniels published
I tried the organic latex Nolah Natural 11 mattress to see if it delivers on its promise of eco-friendly comfort. Here's what I found...
What is a cooling gel mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the price, design, and comfort of cooling gel mattress toppers, and who they will and won't suit.
5 ways to make your old mattress more comfortable without replacing it
By Frances Daniels published
Unless your mattress is over eight years old or sagging, there are ways to make it feel comfy again. Here's what we recommend...
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...
Good cheap mattresses do exist — 3 I recommend buying in Amazon's extended Prime Day deals
By Frances Daniels published
Save up to $300 on these three budget mattresses with these extended Amazon Prime Day deals — but you'll have to act fast, these deals due to end any time now.
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.
I'm a mattress topper tester — these are top 3 Amazon deals I'd shop this Prime Day
By Frances Daniels published
Cool down and soften your bed with these Amazon Prime Day mattress topper deals — plus 3 rival sales from Casper and Brooklyn Bedding.
I'm a mattress topper expert — why I'd buy this Amazon Prime Day queen Lucid bed topper deal
By Frances Daniels published
Make a firm bed softer for 20% less with a new Amazon Prime Day deal on a queen 3" Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper
I slept on the MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Mattress — this is why it's the best Amazon Prime Day deal
By Frances Daniels published
You can save up to 45% on the bestselling MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Mattress — here's why it's one of the best October Prime Day deals
Which Nectar mattress should you buy in today’s up to 50% off rival Prime Day sale?
By Frances Daniels published
Nectar has launched a Prime-Day rivalling sale with up to 50% off top-rated beds-in-a-box, plus an extra $100 off all orders over $1,000. Here’s how to choose the right one for your sleep.
I slept on a Japanese floor mattress — 3 I'd buy in today's Amazon Prime Day deals
By Frances Daniels published
Guests visiting soon? Here are the top October Prime Day Japanese floor mattress deals if you need an extra bed on the fly.
Latex mattress toppers are great for making beds cool and clean — my favorite is just $296 in Prime Day rival deal
By Frances Daniels published
Forget the October Prime Day mattress deals — you can save 30% on the cool, hypoallergenic 3" Latex Topper at Brooklyn Bedding
I tried Brooklyn Bedding's 3" Latex Mattress Topper — here's 5 things to know before buying
By Frances Daniels published
Want to add all-natural comfort to your mattress? Here are five things to know before buying the Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Topper
I've been sleeping on a cooling waterproof mattress protector for months — why I recommend it
By Frances Daniels published
Brooklyn Bedding's Luxury Cooling Mattress protector promises durable, waterproof comfort. I put the claim to the test...
I'm a sleep writer — here's the organic latex mattress topper I'd buy this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
This is your last chance to save 25% on the Birch Organic Mattress Topper this weekend in extended Labor Day sale
Bear Original vs Bear Elite Hybrid: Which mattress should you buy?
By Frances Daniels published
We break down the key differences between the Bear Original memory foam and the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress to help you choose between them.
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