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 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.
How thick should my mattress topper be?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress topper to give your bed a boost? Here’s how to choose the right thickness and height for your sleep
Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid: Which mattress suits your sleep the best?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the differences between the Puffy Cloud vs Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and support
There's $400 off the Saatva Classic in a time limited sale — but should you buy now or wait for Black Friday?
By Frances Daniels published
Right now, you can save $400 on the Saatva Classic, but should you wait and see what this year's Black Friday mattress sales will bring?
I'm a sleep writer — the one thing I always do during my night-time routine to fall asleep faster
By Frances Daniels published
Here's one thing that I do before bed that helps me fall asleep faster — and it's all to do with planning ahead...
How to fix your mattress if it's dipping on just one side — and why it happens
By Frances Daniels published
Is your mattress dipping on one side only? Here are the top five reasons why it could be happening, plus how to fix it
Puffy Cloud vs Siena: Which supportive memory foam mattress suits your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
We're comparing the Puffy Cloud vs the Siena Memory Foam Mattress, looking at design, price, comfort, and support
How I store my memory foam mattress topper when I'm not using it
By Frances Daniels published
Here's my 3-step guide to storing a memory foam mattress topper without damaging it.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method and how can it help sleep anxiety?
By Frances Daniels published
Learn how to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique to ease anxiety at night and help you get a better night's sleep
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