
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

I’m a side sleeper — why does every mattress made for me feel too firm?
By Frances Daniels published
There are plenty of mattresses designed specifically for side sleepers, but why is every one I test too firm for me? Here's my theory...

Gwyneth Paltrow says you should buy this sleep product — I agree, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune
By Frances Daniels published
The actress gave some great tips for a good night’s sleep, but you don’t need a fancy product to get it

I've unboxed a dozen hybrid mattresses — here are 7 things I want you to know before buying one online
By Frances Daniels published
Shopping for a hybrid bed? I'm a mattress tester, here's my expert advice for unboxing one before you buy

Is a mattress topper good for back pain? Here's what sleep experts have to say
By Frances Daniels last updated
If you're waking up with back pain, here are the common signs that your mattress topper is the cause

What is April Theory? Expert says TikTok trend can help you sleep better
By Frances Daniels published
TikTok is full of dubious sleep trends, but a sleep expert explains how April Theory may be onto something...

Hay fever keeping you up? Doctor shares 7 tips on how to sleep with allergies
By Frances Daniels published
Can making these simple switches help you sleep with hay fever? Yes, an expert explains

What are pressure points and why are they so important when choosing a mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress that'll offer pain relief? You'll need to know what pressure points are first...

How to know if your mattress has fiberglass
By Frances Daniels last updated
Learn how to spot fiberglass in your mattress, plus the three best deals for fiberglass-free mattresses available right now.

Military Sleep Method vs Navy SEAL sleep technique to fall asleep fast: Which is best?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare these popular sleep techniques designed to help you fall asleep in two minutes

What is a bamboo mattress topper and should you buy one?
By Frances Daniels published
Bamboo mattress toppers promise a cooler night's sleep, but are they right for you? We take a look at their pros and cons

What is a Japanese floor mattress?
By Frances Daniels last updated
From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but it won't suit everyone – here's why.

What is a split king mattress, are they worth it and should you switch?
By Jo Plumridge last updated
A split king mattress allows a couple to pick different mattresses to better suit their own sleeping styles. But is it a magical fix or are there any drawbacks? We look closer.

5 signs that a bed topper is actually a mattress pad — and why that’s a problem
By Frances Daniels published
Mattress pads on Amazon are being billed as bed toppers — here's why that's a problem and how you can tell the difference

What is a zero gravity bed and how do they ease sleep apnea and back pain?
By Eve Davies last updated
From reducing sleep apnea and snoring to easing back pain and promoting muscle recovery, here's how zero gravity beds can help you get better sleep.

Tired all the time? 7 tips to help you get enough sleep
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
I've been a sleep writer for a while now — for Sleep Awareness Week, I'm sharing the best tips for sleeping enough that I've picked up along the way.

Forget mouth taping to reduce snoring or sleep apnea symptoms — experts share 5 tips they'd use instead
By Frances Daniels last updated
Presented by Helix Sleep
Mouth taping may be a popular bedtime hack, but experts say these tips are better for treating sleep apnea and snoring

70% of autistic adults struggle to fall and stay asleep — we ask a sleep expert why
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
We ask a sleep expert why insomnia and night awakenings are so common in autistic people — and what can be done to help

This common nighttime routine ‘mistake’ may actually help you fall asleep faster, says expert
By Frances Daniels published
Want to fall asleep fast? This nighttime habit we've always been told to avoid may not be as bad for your sleep as you thought

The best weighted blankets in 2025 for calmer, restful sleep
By Becky George last updated
Reduce anxiety and sleep better with the best weighted blanket for your body type and budget.

6 expert tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you’re wide awake at night
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep experts swear by these six tricks to fall back to sleep fast if you're wide awake — and number five will surprise you

Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf: which Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy in the Presidents’ Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
Sleep on your side? Here's how to choose between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid vs Loom & Leaf mattresses in the Presidents' Day sales

I slept on a latex hybrid mattress for a month — why I should've picked a memory foam one instead
By Frances Daniels published
I've been sleeping a on a latex hybrid mattress for over a month, but it's not for me — here's what I liked and didn't like about it

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this healthy habit right before bed, says sleep coach
By Frances Daniels last updated
Want to build a perfect nighttime routine to help you fall asleep fast? Avoid this activity when it's close to bedtime
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