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
Plush queen mattress vs firm queen mattress: Which is best for your budget and sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Firm and plush queen mattresses offer much different levels of comfort and support, but which one is best for your sleep?
5 signs you need a plush mattress instead of a medium-firm bed
By Frances Daniels published
Medium-firm beds suit most sleepers, but plush mattresses can provide extra comfort. Here's the signs you should switch
The 5 best California king mattresses for under $1,000 in early Memorial Day sales
By Frances Daniels published
Get a California king mattress for up to 50% less with these early Memorial Day mattress sales from DreamCloud, Nectar, and more
What is a Sleep Number Bed and which one should you buy in Memorial Day mattress sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep Number's range of smart beds are now on sale for Memorial Day, but which high-tech mattress should you buy?
Rollaway bed vs foldable mattress vs Japanese floor mattress: Which is best for your sleep and budget?
By Frances Daniels published
Foldable mattresses, rollaway beds, and Japanese floor mattresses are great for saving space and money, but which is best?
Sleep Number kickstarts Memorial Day sale with 30% off their best smart mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Track your sleep for less with Sleep Number's brand new Memorial Day mattress sale, with up to $1,739 off the flagship i8 bed
5 signs you'd sleep better on a latex mattress topper, not memory foam
By Frances Daniels published
While memory foam mattress toppers are the best option for most people, you may want to switch to a latex topper if you spot one or more of these signs...
5 signs you should be sleeping on a medium-firm mattress, not a firm
By Frances Daniels published
Firm mattresses can provide sturdy support, but is a medium-firm bed better for you? These are the signs that you should switch.
Helix Sleep launches new mattresses for heavy people — and they're already up to $1,124 off
By Frances Daniels published
Helix Sleep has knocked 30% off the Plus Luxe and Plus Elite, the new additions to their plus-sized mattress series for heavy people
What is an Olympic queen mattress and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
An Olympic queen mattress can provide more sleep space than a standard queen, but is it worth the money for you?
Cancel the sleep divorce! 3 of the best mattress sales for couples to shop before Memorial Day
By Frances Daniels published
You and your partner can both sleep better for up to 35% less with these top 3 mattress sales for bed-sharing couples ahead of Memorial Day
Layla vs Leesa: Which is the best memory foam mattress topper for you?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare the key differences between the Layla and Leesa mattress toppers, including price, design, and comfort
This king-size organic mattress just crashed to $897 in Walmart's sale — why I’d buy it now
By Frances Daniels published
Save $100 on a king-size Allswell Organic 12" Hybrid Mattress with Walmart's pre-Memorial Day sale
Do mattress toppers help with back pain or make it worse? Experts respond
By Frances Daniels published
If you're waking up with back pain and suspect your mattress topper is to blame, read this first
Should you buy a mattress from Amazon, Walmart or Costco? Pros and cons
By Frances Daniels published
Amazon, Walmart and Costco run regular mattress sales, here's what I'd like you to know before buying from these retail giants...
I'm a sleep writer — here's my 3-step nighttime routine for falling asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Here are the three simple nighttime routine steps I follow to help me fall asleep fast and to sleep through the night.
What is an orthopedic mattress and should you buy one in the Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
From easing back pain to relieving pressure, orthopedic mattresses have lots of benefits — but are they worth buying in the Memorial Day sales?
Novaform sale: save up to $120 on Costco's most popular boxed mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Get up to $120 off the Novaform 14” ComfortGrande Mattress in Costco's new sale, with a queen size down to $479
5 signs you should be sleeping on a latex hybrid mattress, not a memory foam hybrid
By Frances Daniels published
A hybrid mattress offer a great balance between support and comfort, but should you choose one with latex instead of memory foam?
I'm a sleep writer — Amazon has the best mattress deal for heavy people right now
By Frances Daniels published
Get up to 24% off Classic Brands Decker 10" Hybrid Mattress, with a queen dropping to just $267 ahead of Memorial Day
3 reasons why stomach sleeping is bad for you — and how to switch positions
By Frances Daniels published
Experts explain why sleeping on your stomach is bad for you, plus how to switch to the best positions for sleeping.
I'm a sleep writer — 5 things I look for in a good hybrid mattress
By Frances Daniels published
5 key features to look for when shopping for a hybrid mattress, plus the three hybrid beds I'd buy now.
The 3 best bed toppers to pair with the Saatva Classic mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Want to get the most out of the Saatva Classic? These three mattress toppers will add even more comfort to your luxury bed.
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