Lauren Jeffries
Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.
Latest articles by Lauren Jeffries

Reduce your stress before bed by 68% with this easy 6-minute nighttime routine
By Lauren Jeffries published
Reading for just 6 minutes a day can reduce stress and improve your sleep — here's how.

What does CertiPUR-US certified mean for mattresses?
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
We take a closer look at why the CertiPUR-US certification is essential when you're shopping for your next foam or hybrid mattress.

What is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and what does it mean for my mattress?
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 label means mattresses won't contain harmful substances – we take a closer look at the certification, as well as the OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton and Made in Green.

I'm a sleep editor and I'm ditching my memory foam bed for an organic mattress — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
It's time to swap my memory foam bed for a new, organic mattress. Here's why I'm prioritizing non-toxic sleep.

Is a luxury mattress really worth it? I’ve been sleeping on one, here’s what I think
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
After sleeping on the luxury Nectar Luxe mattress for two months, I weigh up whether it's worth investing in a premium bed.

The best luxury mattress 2025: Tested by sleep experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our expert team of mattress testers have slept on and tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are our favorite picks

Stearns & Foster Estate mattress review 2025
By Karen Freeman last updated
The Stearns & Foster Estate is a luxury hybrid mattress, but is it worth the price tag? We tested it for a month to find out.

Sleep Awareness Week 2025: All the best tips, tech and hacks to help you sleep better
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Presented by Helix Sleep
For Sleep Awareness Week 2025, we're bringing you expert interviews, sleep tech recommendations and the best hacks and methods to improve your sleep.

I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle — here are my results
By Lauren Jeffries published
Presented by Helix
Healthy sleep cycles are essential in getting quality rest. I had my sleep monitored to find out exactly what these cycles look like.

My anxiety is worse at night — I asked a neuropsychologist why and how to cope
By Lauren Jeffries published
Presented by Helix Sleep
This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind

"I'm the last to go to bed and the first to wake in the morning" — 9 women on the gender sleep gap and why they're tired all the time
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time

No, you shouldn’t follow Elon Musk’s sleep habits — here’s why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Elon Musk may be a billionaire, but his sleep habits are no recipe for success. Here's why.

I keep my sleep score in the 90s thanks to this one easy habit
By Lauren Jeffries published
I tracked my sleep and found the one habit that always increases my sleep score

Utopia Bedding Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protector Review 2025
By Lauren Jeffries published
We slept on the Utopia Bedding Waterproof Bamboo Mattress Protector and conducted spill, wash and dry tests to find out if it's really spill and stain proof.

Waking up at night? These 5 daily habits could fix that — here's how
By Lauren Jeffries published
Stop waking up at night and start sleeping through the night with these 5 daytime routines.

Getting a good night’s sleep might stop you from getting another cold — here’s how
By Lauren Jeffries published
Getting a good night's sleep might be the trick to staying healthy throughout winter and boosting your immunity.

6 healthy nighttime snacks that help you sleep better, according to a nutritionist
By Lauren Jeffries published
These six healthy nighttime snacks will help you sleep better and stick to your weight loss goals

This German sleep hack is replacing the Scandi Sleep Method — and we approve
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
The German Bed Method helps couples get better sleep — and we think it's better than the Scandi Sleep Method

Last chance! Get $400 off the Saatva Classic in the extended Presidents' Day sale
By Lauren Jeffries published
The Saatva Presidents' Day sale has been extended, but this is your last chance to get $400 off the Classic.

Want the Saatva Classic mattress but on a budget? Shop these 3 alternatives for Presidents' Day
By Lauren Jeffries published
If you're shopping for a new mattress this Presidents' Day and can't fork out for the Saatva Classic, try these three comparable alternatives.

I'm a side sleeper who tests mattresses for a living — this is the Saatva mattress I’d buy this Presidents’ Day
By Lauren Jeffries published
There's $400 off my favorite Saatva mattress, the Saatva Classic, in the Presidents' Day sales — and it's great for side sleepers.

Forget roses — save yourself from sleep divorce with the ultimate Valentines gift
By Lauren Jeffries published
If you want to buy the ultimate Valentines Day gift, invest in a new mattress. Here's why.

The comfiest mattress I've ever slept on is on sale — and you'll get $599 of free bedding
By Lauren Jeffries published
Nectar's Presidents' Day flash sale has launched and it's huge! Get 50% off the Nectar Luxe and $599 worth of free bedding
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