
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

Cheap mattresses aren’t just for people on a tight budget — why I’d buy one
By Frances Daniels last updated
From generous extras to accommodating guests, here's why should buy a cheap mattress besides the affordable price tag.

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While the Casper Original Mattress may have been replaced by a younger model, it's still available to buy.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
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

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 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

Nolah Natural 11 Mattress review
By Frances Daniels published
Is the Nolah's Natural 11 Mattress as good for your sleep as it is for the planet? We put this organic latex mattress to the test. Here's what we learned after one month of sleeping on it.

Is watching TV in bed that bad for your sleep? Here's what the experts say
By Frances Daniels published
Is watching TV in bed part of your wind-down routine? We talk to the experts to discover why it may not be the best for your sleep...

The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
By Frances Daniels published
Enjoy a warm cup of tea during the cold winter nights? Here are the ones to sip before bed to help you fall asleep, according to a wellness expert

Can you put a mattress topper on a sofa bed?
By Frances Daniels published
Here's how to boost the comfort and support of your sofa bed with the help of a mattress topper

3 mattress topper deals to give your guest room a hotel feel for less — from just $72
By Frances Daniels published
These mattress topper deals will add hotel-luxury comfort to any tired guest beds — and they come with fast shipping, too

The 7 best fiberglass-free mattresses and bed toppers deals to shop right now
By Frances Daniels last updated
Looking for the best fiberglass-free mattresses or bed topper? These are the deals we recommend for a cleaner, non-toxic sleep

New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk
By Frances Daniels published
Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease
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