Frances Daniels

Frances Daniels

Sleep Staff Writer

Frances Daniels is a Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide and her role includes covering all mattress and sleep news, in addition to mattress reviews and buyer's guides, plus sleep accessories such as pillows and mattress toppers. Frances is a PPA-accredited journalist and is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. When not writing about mattresses and sleep for Tom's Guide, Frances enjoys writing about women's issues, health and wellbeing, the environment, and her native Wales. 

Latest articles by Frances Daniels

best mattress topper: Casper Comfy Mattress Topper, featuring a woman resting on her back enjoying said topper on her bed

The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: rated by sleep experts

By Frances Daniels last updated

We rate and compare the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024 across all budgets, sizes, and sleep needs

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One of the best cheap mattress toppers, the Linenspa Memory Foam Mattress Topper on a bed

The best cheap mattress toppers under $50 in 2024

By Alison Barretta last updated

Find 2024's best cheap mattress topper under $50 that will help provide a more restful night's sleep.

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2024's best mattress for stomach sleepers is the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress, shown here on a wooden bed in a dark bedroom

The best mattress for stomach sleepers 2024: Tested by experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

The best mattresses for stomach sleepers offer firm support to keep back pain away — here are our top-rated, expert-approved picks.

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Linenspa Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress with a Tom's Guide price drop label to indicate it is on sale for under $200 in the extended Labor Day sale

I've found the best twin XL dorm mattress in Amazon's extended Labor Day sale — only $163

By Frances Daniels published

Get the perfect dorm bed for 19% less with Amazon's extended Labor Day deal on the Linenspa Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress

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The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Topper in a well-lit bedroom with a Labor Day price drop badge

There's still time! The 5 best Labor Day mattress topper sales still live today — from just $35

By Frances Daniels published

Last chance to save up to 30% on these top-rated mattress toppers in the extended Labor Day sales — prices start at just $35

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A woman lies asleep with her head resting on the Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology, both on a mattress

The best pillow 2024: Comfort for all sleeping positions

By Cynthia Lawrence, Claire Davies last updated

Sleep easy with the best pillow to suit every bedtime routine, sleep style, and budget, chosen by sleep experts.

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Bear Original Mattress image shows a woman with curly dark hair smiling and sitting cross-legged on the mattress, while a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

Found them! The 5 cheapest mattress deals for dorms and guest rooms this Labor Day

By Frances Daniels published

Save up to 50% on the best affordable mattresses for dorms and guest rooms — starting from $163 in today's Labor Day sales

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The Saatva Loom and Leaf Mattress with a sale badge for Labor Day today

I’m a mattress writer — what I’m buying in today’s Saatva Labor Day sale

By Frances Daniels published

Today's Labor Day sales will save you $400 on all sizes of my favorite luxury Saatva beds — and they're perfect for all sleep styles

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The Leesa Studio Mattress in a bright bedroom with a sale badge for Labor Day

3 unmissable Labor Day memory foam mattress sales — from just $199

By Frances Daniels published

Relieve your pressure points for up to 50% less with today's Labor Day deals on the best memory foam mattresses

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Image shows the Birch Mattress Topper on an organic mattress, with a blue sales badge overlaid on the image

Labor Day mattress topper sales 2024: The 7 best live deals today

By Frances Daniels last updated

Shopping the Labor Day sales for a comfy mattress topper? These are the deals we'd buy this year...

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A pile of white hybrid and memory foam mattresses on sale this Labor Day placed on a green background with a blue price drop badge overlaid on the image

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...

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A WInkBed mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

Labor Day king mattresses for back pain sales — save up to 50% at DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBed

By Frances Daniels published

Soothe back pain for up to 50% less this Labor Day with these top king-size mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and WinkBed

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Best mattress under $1,000: A woman with curly hair smiles as she sits on the Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2024: all tried and tested by our experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our top-rated picks of 2024's best mattresses under $1,000 to give you a luxury bed for less, with full expert reviews

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A woman with brown hair lies on top of a mattress that she has chosen to buy

Don’t let the Labor Day sales pass without shopping for a new hybrid mattress — here’s what to look for

By Frances Daniels published

Looking for a mattress in this year's Labor Day sales? Here are the five things to look for when buying a new hybrid bed

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A woman with brown hair lies in bed with her hands over her face wondering why she can't sleep at night

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.

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Image shows a man and a woman unrolling the world's best mattress topper, the Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper, onto their bed

The best mattress toppers 2024: Expert-rated picks for Labor Day

By Claire Davies last updated

We've slept on tested all the latest mattress toppers to bring you our top recommendations of what to buy in the Labor Day sales.

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The Molecule CopperWELL topper with a deal tag over it

3 mattress topper deals to make a firm bed softer in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

Soften a firm mattress for up to 40% less with these bed topper deals from Tempur-Pedic, ViscoSoft, and Molecule this Labor Day

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Topper with Labor Day sale label

I’m a back and side sleeper — 7 things I’m buying in the Tempur-Pedic Labor Day sale to sleep better

By Frances Daniels published

Support your back and soothe joint pain for up to 40% less with my top Tempur-Pedic mattress and bedding deals this Labor Day

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Linenspa hybrid mattress pictured on a wooden bed frame is the best cheap Amazon mattress under $400

The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024

By Ruth Jones last updated

We cut through the noise to bring you the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon – all under $400 for a queen size.

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Siena Sleep memory foam mattress, featuring a person lying upside on the bed, with legs up the wall, reading a book

Best mattress for college students 2024: 5 top-rated cheap beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Find the best mattresses for college students with our expert guide to budget-friendly beds from your favorite sleep brands.

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Image shows the DreamCloud hybrid mattress placed on a wooden bed frame and dressed with a white comforter, grey bed throw and dark yellow cushions

The best hybrid mattress 2024

By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated

We've tested dozens of hybrid mattresses to bring you our comprehensive guide to the best options to buy online.

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Best cheap mattress, featuring someone sitting on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress

Best cheap mattress 2024: quality budget beds under $500 for a queen

By Claire Davies last updated

We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper, with affordable queen size mattresses for under $500.

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A woman lifts the edge of her white mattress topper placed on top of a white mattress

5 signs you need a bed topper not a new mattress in this year's Labor Day sales

By Frances Daniels published

If you spot any of these signs, you actually need to buy a bed topper, not a mattress, in this year's Labor Day sales...

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Image shows a Saatva Classic Split King Mattress, the best saatva mattress overall, placed on a beige fabric bedframe in a neutral colour bedroom

Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know

By Alison Barretta last updated

Saatva's lineup now features 12 mattresses, including a new cooling memory foam model. Read our expert guide to find the best Saatva mattress for your needs and budget.

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Best king size mattresses: image shows the Saatva Classic hybrid mattress placed on a stylish dark wood bedframe placed in front of a log fire in a cabin

The best king size mattress 2024: tested and reviewed by experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

This year’s best king size mattresses for all budgets and sleep styles, all tried, tested, and slept on by our in-house panel of sleep experts.

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