
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 2025 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 2025 guide — and takes the lead on all content related to fiberglass-free mattresses for a clean, non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

6 expert tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you’re wide awake at night
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep experts swear by these six tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you're wide awake — and number five will surprise you

Helix Midnight mattress review
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Helix Midnight mattress is designed specifically for side sleepers, but is it any good? We review it to find out...

I’m a side sleeper — 3 things I wish I’d known before sleeping on a hybrid mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here are the three things I want you to know before buying a hybrid mattress

Epic deal! Buy a queen Linenspa hybrid mattress for just $106 in new Walmart sale
By Frances Daniels published
This epic deal gets you a queen-size 8" Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress for just $106 at Walmart ahead of Presidents' Day.

Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf: which Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy in the Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

I slept on a latex hybrid mattress for a month — why I should've picked a memory foam one instead
By Frances Daniels published
I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this healthy habit right before bed, says sleep coach
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime

What are feather mattress toppers and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
There are plenty of cheap deals on feather mattress toppers, but are they worth it? Here's what you need to know about featherbeds

Should you buy the Saatva Zenhaven mattress in Presidents' Day sales? I'm a sleep writer – here's my take
By Frances Daniels last updated
Thinking of buying the Saatva Zenhaven in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you should know beforehand...

This daily habit of highly organized people will help you fall asleep in minutes
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to sleep better? Add a pen and notebook to your nighttime routine

WinkBed mattress review
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
We reviewed the WinkBed mattress to see if this handcrafted hybrid mattress, with customizable support for those with back pain, is indeed a worthy rival to the top-rated Saatva Classic.

What is the Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress and should you buy it in Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
The Saatva Loom & Leaf is designed for body-cradling comfort, but is it worth buying in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you need to know based on our testing and price tracking...

ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux vs Active Cooling Copper: which mattress topper should you buy?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between the ViscoSoft Hybrid Lux vs Active Cooling Copper Mattress Topper, including price, design, and comfort

How much do Saatva mattresses cost and where can you find the cheapest prices in Presidents' Day sales?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Saatva's mattresses offer luxe comfort and support, but how much are they and where can you find the cheapest deals this Presidents' Day?

What is the Saatva Solaire mattress and should you buy it in Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Thinking of buying a Saatva Solaire in the Presidents' Day mattress sales? Here's what you should know beforehand...

Zinus vs Layla: Which cheap mattress is right for your sleep style
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a cheap mattress that's actually worth buying? Here's how to choose between the Zinus Green Tea vs the Layla Essential

Saatva mattress vs Saatva topper: Which should you buy?
By Frances Daniels published
Want to add the premium brand's signature luxury to your sleep? Here's how to choose between a Saatva mattress vs a Saatva mattress topper.

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex: Which cooling mattress topper should you buy?
By Frances Daniels last updated
We compare the Saatva Graphite and Natural Latex mattress toppers in terms of design, support, cooling, comfort and price

I'm a sleep writer — the 3 kinds of mattress topper that help with back pain
By Frances Daniels published
Do you suspect your bed may be causing or exacerbating your back pain? These three kinds of mattress toppers can provide relief.

How long do mattress toppers last? 3 key signs that they need replacing
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our guide to how long different types of mattress toppers should last, including memory foam, latex, wool, and down.

I'm a mattress topper expert — here's everything I've learned about how to choose the right one
By Frances Daniels last updated
I share my top tips on how to choose the right mattress topper for your bed, sleep position, and body type

How thick should my mattress topper be?
By Frances Daniels last updated
Looking for a mattress topper to give your bed a boost? Here’s how to choose the right thickness and height for your 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
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