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

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

Military Sleep Method vs Navy SEAL sleep technique to fall asleep fast: Which is best?
By Frances Daniels published
Looking to fall asleep in minutes? Both of these sleep methods will help — but one is way better for daytime naps.

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.

Why you should stop flipping your mattress — and what to do instead
By Frances Daniels published
Unsure whether you should flip your mattress? Try these tips instead to keep your bed in top condition

Sleep experts say brushing your teeth right before bed is a common nighttime routine mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels last updated
If you want to create the ultimate nighttime routine, avoid doing these things right before bed, say sleep experts.

Memory foam hybrid vs latex foam hybrid mattress: How to choose
By Frances Daniels published
Hybrid mattresses can use either latex foam or memory foam to boost comfort, but which is better for you?

Do mattress toppers actually work or are they a waste of money?
By Frances Daniels published
Mattress toppers are designed to boost the comfort of your bed, but are they worth it? We take a closer look...

I'm a mattress writer — 3 features every side sleeper bed needs to have
By Frances Daniels published
I've identified the top three essential features found in all of the best side sleeper mattresses. Here's what to look for...

This is why your mattress dips in the middle — and how to tell if it's safe to sleep on
By Frances Daniels published
Wondering why your mattress is dipping in the middle? We look at the common causes, how to fix them, and when it's time buy a new bed.

If fiberglass is dangerous, why is it used in some mattresses? We asked two experts
By Frances Daniels published
Fiberglass is a controversial topic in the mattress world, so we asked two bed specialists why it's still in use. Here's what they said...

Memory foam vs latex: Which mattress material is best for your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Memory foam and latex are both found in some of the best mattresses, but which one is best for your sleep? Here's how to choose...

Medium vs firm mattress: Which is the best comfort level for you?
By Frances Daniels published
We compare the main differences in terms of support and comfort between a medium vs firm mattress.

5 signs you should be sleeping on a memory foam mattress, not a hybrid bed
By Frances Daniels published
While hybrid mattresses suit most sleepers, some people may sleep better on a memory foam bed — here's why...
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