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

Want to fall asleep fast? Avoid this common nighttime routine mistake
By Frances Daniels published
Want to fall asleep fast? A sleep coach says to avoid this habit during your nighttime routine — and it's the last thing you'd think of.

I'm a mattress topper expert — my top 5 tips for getting a good deal this Black Friday
By Frances Daniels published
Looking for a mattress topper this Black Friday? Here's how to find a good deal in the sales

Perimenopause expert shares 3 things you can do to sleep better tonight
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Amy Divaraniya shares the top three ways you can reduce your perimenopausal symptoms to get better sleep

Which is the best DreamCloud mattress? Everything you need to know
By Frances Daniels last updated
Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

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...

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 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

Best Labor Day mattress sales 2024
By Claire Davies, Louis Ramirez last updated
This year's Labor Day mattress sales are live today and there's something for every sleeper and budget. Here's what our experts recommend buying for better sleep...

Do you lay in bed for hours yet can't sleep? 7 expert tips to falling asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
Can’t sleep? Sleep experts reveal 7 tips to fall asleep faster, plus outline different types of insomnia.

Does eating chocolate before bed ruin your sleep? A dietician reveals all
By Frances Daniels published
Chocolate may be delicious, but eating the sweet stuff before bed isn't always good for your sleep. A dietician reveals why...

Down vs latex mattress topper: which is better for cooling down hot sleepers?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between a down vs latex mattress topper, including price, design, and cooling properties

Cooling mattress topper vs cooling mattress protector: key differences
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattress toppers and protectors can add a cool touch to your bed, but which is better at preventing night sweats and overheating?

What is motion isolation and why is it important for couples buying a new mattress?
By Frances Daniels published
Good motion isolation is found in a lot of memory foam and hybrid mattresses, but what is it and why do couples need it?

Egg crate vs memory foam mattress topper — which is best for back pain?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between egg crate and memory foam mattress toppers, including price, comfort, support

Sleep expert shares 3 reasons why you should nap every day during summer
By Frances Daniels published
Dr Sarah Bishop explains why an afternoon nap can help you beat the heat, improve your mood and focus better

I bought a microfiber bed topper to soften up a firm mattress and it was a huge mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
I tried softening a firm mattress with microfiber bed topper and it was a let-down — I now know three key reasons why.

Why are mattresses so expensive and how much should you realistically spend?
By Frances Daniels published
We're here to explain why mattresses are so expensive, plus how much you should actually spend on one.

Doctor reveals his expert tips for how to sleep better during summer
By Frances Daniels published
A sleep expert shares his top three tips for sleeping cool this summer, plus his advice on how to sleep better any time of the year

How to keep a split king mattress together — pro tips and products
By Frances Daniels published
Split king beds are perfect for couples and Scandi Sleep Method fans, but there's a knack to keeping the two mattresses together — here's how to do it...

Latex vs Memory foam mattress topper: Which is best for your sleep style?
By Frances Daniels published
We explore the key differences between latex vs memory foam mattress toppers, including price, support, and temperature regulation

What is an egg crate mattress topper?
By Frances Daniels published
I weigh up the pros and cons of egg crate mattress toppers to see if they're actually worth buying.
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