Articles by Claire Davies, Sleep Editor, Certified Sleep Science Coach

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Claire is a Sleep Editor and Certified Sleep Science Coach who covers all things related to slumber, and is the go-to person for getting great product recommendations for better sleep. As an expert mattress reviewer, Claire has tested memory foam and hybrid mattresses from a range of top-rated brands, and has extensive experience of testing bedding too. Claire regularly speaks to certified sleep specialists, such as chartered psychologists and doctors of sleep medicine, to stay on top of the research and techniques that can help you enjoy better quality sleep, and she speaks with industry specialists about the latest mattress trends and new releases. Before delving into the world of sleep, Claire was Health & Wellness Editor at Top Ten Reviews, and before that a Senior Content Editor at T3. Having suffered with insomnia for years, Claire knows how much of a difference a good night's sleep can make and is passionate about helping others to sleep better too.

Articles by: Claire Davies

Black Friday mattress deals: Saatva Classic mattress

Black Friday mattress deals 2022: up to 50% off Saatva, Nectar, Purple and more

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 27 November 22

Black Friday There are still plenty of great Black Friday mattress deals still available to shop – if you're quick.

best mattress: Nectar Memory Foam Mattress on a wooden bed base in a colourful room, with a couple sat up in bed

The best mattress 2023: take the stress out of bed shopping

By Claire Davies last updated 9 June 23

Looking for the best mattress? Find what you need fast, and at the lowest price, with our expert guide.

Labor Day mattress sales: Saatva Classic mattress in a sunny landscape, with savings flag overlaid

Labor Day mattress sales 2022: 41 of the best deals

By Claire Davies last updated 6 September 22

This year's best Labor Day mattress sales from from Saatva, Nectar, DreamCloud, GhostBed and more

Helix Midnight mattress on a wooden bedframe on a block-pattern carpert

The best mattress for side sleepers has up to $350 off in this early Helix Labor Day sale

By Claire Davies last updated 15 September 22

TR deals Helix is offering early access to its Labor Day mattress sale, with a tiered system of discounts and two free pillows

The best Helix mattress sales and deals: a woman with brown hair and wearing a white sleep vest sleeps on a Helix Midnight mattress

The best Helix mattress sales and deals June 2023: save 20% when you buy

By Claire Davies, Paul Dimery last updated 6 June 23

The Helix mattress sale takes 20% off the price of a new bed, with a pair of free pillows included.

A couple go mattress shopping for a new bed offered on a risk free mattress trial

What is a mattress trial and does it get you a free mattress?

By Claire Davies last updated 26 July 22

A mattress trial enables you to test out your new bed at home for a set period of time, but not all of them are risk-free.

A young couple place frozen bed sheets on their mattress during the summer to help them sleep cooler

Will TikTok’s frozen bed sheet sleep hack ruin your mattress?

By Claire Davies last updated 21 July 22

Yes it’s too hot to sleep, but are frozen bed sheets more trouble than they’re worth?

A college student falls asleep in front of her laptop on the couch while studying

Back to school: pro tips and tech to help you sleep better at college

By Claire Davies published 19 July 22

Heading back to school soon? Here's how to sleep better (and why), plus six essential products to help.

A man wakes up happy and stretches out his back after a great night's sleep

3 cheap Prime Day mattress topper deals to ease your back pain for less

By Claire Davies published 13 July 22

These Prime Day memory foam mattress topper deals are worth the money if back pain is ruining your sleep.

The Casper Original mattress photographed on a dark grey bed frame in a blue bedroom

Prime Day mattress deals: the 9 best sales for big savings on Nectar, Casper and more

By Claire Davies last updated 13 July 22

The Nectar, DreamCloud, Casper mattress and more are on sale this Prime Day — these deals save you the most.

The Tempur-Pedic Tempur Topper Supreme mattress topper placed on a grey mattress that's sat on a wooden bed frame

Amazon vs Tempur-Pedic: who has the best Prime Day mattress topper deal?

By Claire Davies last updated 13 July 22

Shopping Prime Day for the Tempur Topper Supreme? We compare the deals at Amazon and Tempur-Pedic.

Best cheap mattress 2022: A woman with brown curly hair lies on the Siena Memory Foam Mattress

The best cheap mattresses 2023: beds that won't blow your budget

By Claire Davies last updated 7 June 23

Find the best cheap mattresses on sale now and get a memory foam, hybrid or innerspring bed at a low price.

The Emma Mattress placed on a wooden bed frame positioned against a blue bedroom wall

This is the mattress that relieves my hip pain at night in pregnancy

By Claire Davies published 10 July 22

Looking for a mattress to relieve hip pain at night during pregnancy? I recommend the Emma Original — here’s why.

The Emma Mattress shown on a black metal bed frame and photographed against a green background

This is how long a memory foam mattress lasts – and when to replace yours

By Claire Davies, Jo Plumridge last updated 6 December 22

Memory foam mattresses are long-lasting but only if you care for them – here’s why and what you need to do.

4th of July mattress sales 2022: a woman with dark curly hair sleeps comfortably on her new mattress

4th of July mattress sales 2022: the 39 best deals from top brands

By Claire Davies last updated 13 July 22

TechRadar Deals 2022's best 4th of July mattress sales and deals from Mattress Firm, Purple, Casper, Nectar, Tempur-Pedic and more.

The Nectar The Move Adjustable Bed in a white bedroom and placed on a light wooden floor

Nectar mattress has an anti-snore bed on sale for $399 this 4th of July

By Claire Davies last updated 13 July 22

The Nectar Move Adjustable Bed is the best choice for reducing snoring and pain during sleep.

The Smith and Oliver Hybrid Mattress placed on a white bed base in a stylish grey bedroom

4th of July sales: Get a queen hybrid mattress for $164 at Amazon

By Claire Davies last updated 13 July 22

If you want a queen size memory foam mattress for just $164, Amazon’s mattress sale is the one to go for this 4th of July.

The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattress placed on a wooden bed frame in a white bedroom

DreamCloud 4th July sale: save $799 on a top mattress for back pain

By Claire Davies published 3 July 22

The DreamCloud Mattress now comes with the biggest saving we’ve seen this year – up to $799 in the 4th of July sales.

The Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte Mattress placed on a gray fabric bed frame in a white bedroom

Mattress Firm’s July 4th sale cuts 50% off the Serta Perfect Sleeper

By Claire Davies published 1 July 22

Want a top-rated affordable mattress with a hefty sale tag? Look no further than this 50% off Mattress Firm 4th of July sale.

A woman with dark hair and wearing a white vest and blue jeans sleeps on her side on the Helix Sleep Midnight Mattress

Helix Mattress launches best-ever 4th of July sale with $400 off

By Claire Davies last updated 15 September 22

The Helix Sleep 4th of July sale is live with up to $400 off mattresses, including $200 off the top-rated Midnight.

The Serta Arctic Mattress placed on a wooden bed frame in a white bedroom

Serta’s ice cool Arctic Mattress is $300 off in big 4th of July sale

By Claire Davies published 30 June 22

Do you overheat at night? Serta’s Arctic Mattress could be your ticket to cooler sleep - and it’s up to $400 off.

One of America’s best-rated cooling mattress toppers is 50% off today

By Claire Davies published 27 June 22

Mattress maker GhostBed launches 50% off early 4th of July cooling mattress topper sale

A woman lies awake in bed at night because she has insomnia

TikTok doctor shares the sleep technique that solved his insomnia

By Claire Davies published 21 June 22

Ever heard of paradoxical intention? Here’s how one TikTok doctor used it to help him overcome insomnia.

A man lies on his bed listening to a sleep podcast on his Apple AirPods

These are the top sleep podcasts for falling asleep faster

By Claire Davies last updated 14 December 22

Find the best sleep podcasts for helping you to drift off faster and easier at night.

The blue Lucid 4 Inch Gel Mattress Topper placed on a white mattress and dressed with cushions

Amazon cuts the price of its best-selling mattress topper to just $63

By Claire Davies last updated 26 October 22

Lucid’s best Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is now 15% off at Amazon, and it’s ideal for home and college alike.

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