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

Octasmart Deluxe Mattress Topper review 2025
By Frances Daniels published
The Octasmart Deluxe Mattress Topper promises cooling comfort, but does it deliver? Here's what we discovered during our review...

Are inexpensive mattresses worth it or are they a waste of money?
By Frances Daniels published
An inexpensive mattress can save you hundreds, but are their cheap price tags a false economy? I'm a sleep writer — here's my take...

What is the Sleep Visualization Method and why do so many experts recommend it?
By Frances Daniels published
The Sleep Visualization Method is a science-backed sleep hack rooted in deep relaxation. Here's how to do it.

5 signs you need a latex mattress, not a memory foam
By Frances Daniels published
While memory foam provides cradling comfort to sleepers, some people may sleep better on a latex mattress — here's why.

I track mattresses prices for a living — these are the 3 best organic mattresses for under $1,000
By Frances Daniels published
Here are the 3 best organic mattress sales for under $1,000, with prices starting from as low as $649

Duvet vs comforter: What's the difference and which one is best for your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Duvets and comforters both provide cosiness and warmth, but which is better for your sleep? Here, we explain the key differences between the two.

5 signs your mattress is too soft, plus how to make it firmer
By Frances Daniels published
A mattress that is too soft can cause an uncomfortable night's sleep, plus aches and pains. Here's how to make it firmer.

Is eating cereal at night bad for your sleep? We ask a nutritionist
By Frances Daniels published
Cereal is being rebranded as a pre-bedtime sleep aid. But will eating this morning snack at night help our sleep? We asked a nutritionist.

What is a flippable mattress — and do you really need one?
By Frances Daniels published
Flippable, double-sided mattresses offer different levels of support and comfort on each side. But do you really need one?

What is a tri-fold floor mattress and are they healthy to sleep on — or a recipe for back pain?
By Frances Daniels published
Tri-fold beds are great for saving space and accommodating guests, but these versatile mattresses aren't for everyone — here's why

What are duvet togs and which one do I need with a weighted blanket?
By Frances Daniels published
We explain what duvet togs are and which ones are best to use when sleeping with a weighted blanket.

3 mistakes I made when using my first ever weighted blanket
By Frances Daniels published
I made three big mistakes when sleeping with a weighted blanket for the first time. Here's how you can avoid them...

Allergy season is coming — how to choose the best mattress to reduce your triggers
By Frances Daniels published
Dreading this season's allergy triggers? Here's how to choose a hypoallergenic mattress for a clean, healthy sleep

'I think we'll get to the point where your bed is going to diagnose you.' Eight Sleep's Alexandra Zatarain on the future of mattresses
By Frances Daniels published
We talk to Eight Sleep co-founder Alexandra Zatarain about the use of AI in mattresses, just how smart beds will become, and the role we will play in our own sleep health in the future.

Nightmares vs night terrors: Experts explain the difference and how to manage them
By Frances Daniels published
Sponsored by Nectar Sleep
We asked three sleep experts to explain the difference between nightmares vs night terrors, plus how to manage them when they happen.

How to arrange pillows to sleep upright —and who should sleep in this position
By Frances Daniels published
Sleeping upright can ease certain health issues, from colds to back pain. Here's how to arrange your pillows to help you sleep in this position.

Bedtime stories aren’t just for kids —here’s why I listen to them when I can’t sleep
By Frances Daniels published
I round-up my favorite bedtime stories for adults and look at how they help us fall asleep easier and faster at night.

I've been sleeping on a 4-star memory foam mattress topper for a week — 3 ways it’s changing my sleep
By Frances Daniels published
I’ve been trying the award-winning Dormeo Octasmart Deluxe Mattress Topper, but is it improving my sleep comfort? Here's my experience after a week sleeping on it...

Save up to 40% on Nectar Sleep's best-rated memory foam and hybrid mattresses
By Frances Daniels published
Save big this Sleep Week, with up to 40% off the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress

What is Moon Breathing and how does it help you fall asleep faster?
By Frances Daniels published
Inspired by proven relaxation techniques, Moon Breathing is eases sleep anxiety to help you drift off faster. Here's how...

Experts say sleeping with your bedroom door open helps you fall asleep faster — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
The top 5 benefits of sleeping with your door open and how it helps you fall asleep faster and easier at night.

What are Novaform mattresses at Costco and are these cheap beds worth buying?
By Frances Daniels published
Thinking of buying a Novaform mattress at Costco? Here's what you should know about the budget bed brand...

Simba Sleep launches new eco friendly mattress range — buy now for just £999
By Frances Daniels published
Simba Sleep has launched a new, eco-friendly mattress range, which use 100% recyclable premium materials for an all-natural sleep.
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