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

8 best sleep products for 2025 based on our testing
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Our Sleep Team has tried all the best sleep products of the year. Here's our end of year round up of our favorites.

My husband and I tried the Scandi Sleep Method and love it — 3 reasons you will too
By Lauren Jeffries published
We avoided a sleep divorce thanks to the Scandinavian Sleep Method, but will it work for you too? Three telltale signs that it will...

The 4-step nighttime routine that helps me fall asleep fast when I have anxiety
By Lauren Jeffries published
I've learnt a lot about getting good sleep this year. Here's the 4-step routine I swear by to calm my anxiety and help me fall asleep fast at night...

‘The hair dryer is going to be angry at me’ — yup I’m a sleep talker and this is what you need to know about parasomnia
By Lauren Jeffries published
I sleep talk and experience night terrors, which are both examples of parasomnias. I'm exploring what this means, why it happens and how to stop it.

Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 sunrise alarm clock review 2025
By Lauren Jeffries published
We tested the the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 for three weeks. Here's how it performed across set up, sunrise simulation, sunset simulation, and sound.

I stopped hating my husband at night because of these 3 Cyber Monday sleep deals
By Lauren Jeffries published
Sharing a bed with a partner who snores is difficult. I was on the brink of sleep divorce, but these 3 Cyber Monday deals on mattresses, earplugs and nose tape changed everything.

Black Friday is the best time to buy a twin Saatva Classic mattress — here's why
By Lauren Jeffries published
The top-rated Saatva Classic is still $400 off in Black Friday sales — here's why it's the best time to buy a twin.

I’m a sleep editor — why I think the Saatva Classic Mattress Bundle is worth investing in this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
Save $440 on a bed, foundation, frame and mattress pad with the Black Friday Saatva Classic Bundle deal— here's why you should invest

Since switching to a memory foam mattress I've slept better and more deeply — but should you buy one this Black Friday?
By Lauren Jeffries published
Torn between a spring mattress and a memory foam mattress this Black Friday? I'm a mattress tester, here's my experience of sleeping on both.

The comfiest mattress I've ever slept on is at its lowest price in today's Black Friday sale
By Lauren Jeffries published
The comfiest bed I've ever slept on, the Nectar Luxe memory foam, is at its best price in today's Black Friday sale

What are mattress certifications and why do they matter?
By Lauren Jeffries published
From environmental regulations to safety hazards, mattress certifications are essential. Here, we explore exactly what each certification means.

Nectar Luxe mattress review 2025
By Rachael Penn, Lauren Jeffries published
The Nectar Luxe is a premium memory foam mattress designed to suit all sleep styles. We review the bed and test its performance against support, comfort, pressure relief and more.

We tested the Nectar Luxe mattress — and we've never slept better
By Lauren Jeffries published
Our panel of mattress testers report on the Nectar Luxe mattress. Find out how it performs across comfort, pressure relief, motion isolation and more.

I’m a side sleeper — the Saatva mattress I tried and loved is $400 off today in Black Friday sale
By Lauren Jeffries published
I tried the Saatva Classic and loved it. Right now, you can save $400 on all sizes in today's Black Friday sale

I upgraded to a king mattress — here’s why you should do the same this Black Friday
By Lauren Jeffries published
I upgraded my bed in the king mattress sales, and my sleep has improved. Here's why you should do the same this Black Friday

PlushBeds' huge Black Friday sale is here! Save $1,350 on a luxury organic mattress
By Lauren Jeffries published
The PlushBeds Black Friday sale has landed, bringing $1,350 off luxury organic mattresses, like the Botanical Bliss. Plus, get a free bedding bundle worth $599

I can fall asleep in five minutes flat — here's how I do it night after night
By Lauren Jeffries published
Here's the easy method I use to fall asleep in just five minutes, plus I ask multiple sleep expert for their top tips and what you'll need to fall asleep fast too.

Gwyneth Paltrow spent $60,000 on her Avocado mattress but you don’t have to — here’s why
By Lauren Jeffries published
Gwyneth Paltrow may have spent $60,000 on her mattress to get the ultimate luxury feel, but you can get the same comfort for less with these 3 alternatives.

5 queen size mattress sales we'd shop this weekend — just $599 for a Nectar Classic and more
By Lauren Jeffries published
From Brooklyn Bedding to DreamCloud, these are the queen size mattresses in a box we'd buy in this weekend's sales.

Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow — the 3 biggest sleep mistakes to avoid once the clocks fall back
By Lauren Jeffries published
Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow, so here's what to do and what to avoid to sleep well once the clocks go back.

Save over $1,100 on Nolah's luxury mattress for back pain in early Black Friday sale
By Lauren Jeffries published
Nolah's early Black Friday mattress sale sees the Evolution mattress discounted by over $1,100 — here's why that's a great deal.

Sleep expert shares her simple but effective three-step bedtime routine
By Lauren Jeffries published
We break down Olivia Arezello's 3-step bedtime routine and give you some tips on what not to do at night.

What is mattress off-gassing? What to expect and how to speed it up
By Lauren Jeffries last updated
Wondering why your new bed smells? Here's everything you need to know about mattress off-gassing plus 3 steps to speed up the process.
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