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Frances Daniels
Frances Daniels recently joined the Tom's Guide team as Sleep Staff Writer, and her role includes covering all sleep and mattress news, in addition to mattress reviews and buyer's guides. Frances is a PPA-accredited journalist and is hugely interested in the relationship between good sleep and overall health. When not writing about sleep and mattresses 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
![The best weighted blankets in 2022: A woman with blonde hair sits on her bed wrapped in a Luna Adult Weighted Blanket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5aCG4L9rKQJzFj6e6KdLga-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best weighted blankets in 2024
By Cynthia Lawrence, Grace Franks last updated
Get a better night's sleep with one of the best weighted blankets to suit all bedtime routines and needs.
![The Casper Wave Hybrid Snow Mattress tops our best cooling mattress guide](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QUcyfpfsYE6baCBKL89mTT-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
![Best organic mattress: Photo of the Birch Natural mattress on a beige bedframe placed in a grey bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for non toxic sleep
By Jo Plumridge last updated
The best organic mattresses and all natural beds to buy online, as rated by certified sleep experts.
![A woman with long dark hair wakes up after an uncomfortable night's sleep on a hybrid mattress as she's really better off sleeping on a memory foam bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tVRZ6CZJhmrH3axo4iZBmG-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
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...
![A woman in a brown t-shirt massages her painful lower back because she's sleeping on a memory foam mattress that's too soft for her and she should switch to a hybrid bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rncKhquZpmzgpKY5mHquXA-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
5 signs you should be sleeping on a hybrid mattress, not a memory foam bed
By Frances Daniels published
Both memory foam and hybrid mattresses provide superb comfort, but is a hybrid better for you? These are the signs that you should switch.
![Dunlop vs Talalay latex mattress comparison image shows the Avocado Green mattress on one side and the Awara Natural Hybrid on the right](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQMruNHjPTRpVqodSYrF27-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Dunlop vs Talalay latex: Which natural mattress material is best for your sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Latex is a great material if you want a durable, eco-friendly cooling mattress, but is Dunlop or Talalay best for your sleep? here's how to pick...
![A woman with dark hair sleeps on a memory foam mattress dressed with white pillows and sheets](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9WDdRVpN8ADVUY54uipTWR-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
What is pressure relief in a mattress and why is it important for hip and back pain during sleep?
By Frances Daniels published
Good pressure relief can be found in mattresses that help reduce and prevent hip and back pain, but what exactly is it?
![A woman sleeps peacefully in her bed under a white duvet, while a small stack of books can be seen on her bedside table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPoL773yE85v2NyoCCDzLF-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
I tried TikTok's favorite breathing technique for sleep but it didn't work for me — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
The 4-7-8 breathing method has become a popular sleep technique on social media, but will it help me to fall asleep faster?
![A hand print indented into the top of a luxurious and non-toxic memory foam mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jAdNoNUCzeFeZjLi5sGnCM-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Is memory foam toxic in mattresses or healthy to sleep on? We take a closer look
By Frances Daniels published
Memory foam mattresses and pillows are good for pressure relief and comfort, but are they toxic to sleep on? Here's what you need to know.
![Two delivery men take a mattress that is being returned and carry it to a white van](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iAwtdppm3cmwKUbBeEHG2o-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Where to get rid of a mattress: 3 places to responsibly dispose of an old bed
By Frances Daniels published
Have a new bed? Here are the top three places where you can get rid of your old mattress without resorting to landfill.
![A man and a woman lie and talk on a blow up mattress in their new house](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcovb7hqPFuUyMnQhGPx5Z-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
What is a blow up mattress and are they healthy to sleep on for long periods?
By Frances Daniels published
Blow up mattresses make great temporary beds for campers and unexpected guests, but are these sleeping pads right for you?
![A man sits up in bed at night, holding one hand to his lower back because he's experiencing back pain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BoPiqnyXJdGWbw4BmGoKom-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
5 signs that you’ve chosen the wrong mattress — and how to remedy it
By Frances Daniels published
If you aren't getting a good night's sleep, here are the tell-tale signs that your mattress is wrong for you — and ways to fix it.
![Image shows the Birch Luxe Natural mattress being unboxed and placed on a bedframe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ccjn6zjsDZVQt5Ktf7qy6C-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How to set up a mattress in a box: 5 dos and don'ts for getting your new bed ready
By Frances Daniels published
Buying a mattress in a box ahead of Presidents' Day? Read our expert tips on how to set it up ready for sleep.
![Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YaixoRxvNktKn4kFFZrtWn-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet
![A couple change the sheets on their mattress together](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RHPrtEkQSqXJHvVVW8LtUG-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
This is what happens to your mattress if you don’t change your sheets often
By Frances Daniels published
From dust mites to stains, here's the dirt on why you should change your bed weekly, especially if you have a cold.
![A man and a woman remove a Purple mattress from its packaging before it starts to expand, ready for sleeping on later](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bYPGwdiVYYR8DYetVTV7oW-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Can you sleep on a mattress while it's expanding? We asked Helix, Purple, Emma and more
By Frances Daniels published
We asked several leading bed companies, from Nectar to Purple, whether you can sleep on a mattress while it's expanding — here's what they said.
![Man in brown shirt and grey shorts carries a white mattress down a flight of stairs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bnD8K4nDCrcAan2mhWAtGo-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How to get rid of your old mattress — our guide to removal, recycling and donation
By Frances Daniels published
Learn how to get rid of your old mattress responsibly with our simple guide to removal, recycling and donation.
![A little girl with blonde hair snores during sleep](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nx6LXhN3hMWMEc7ZravD7h-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Expert shares 5 common sleep apnea symptoms in children and when they’re likely to appear
By Frances Daniels published
Leading sleep apnea expert Prof. Esther Rodriguez-Villegas shares how to spot the common symptoms of sleep apnea in children — and what you should do.
![How to make your bed the Scandinavian Sleep Method way image hows two single white duvets and six white pillows placed on a mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w7PrdcR3LBtRSwMQJ4r2j9-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
How to make your bed the Scandinavian Sleep Method way — a complete bedding guide
By Frances Daniels published
A guide to making your bed when using the Scandinavian Sleep Method, including what bedding you need, how to air it and more.
![A man with dark hair and wearing a white dressing gown brushes his teeth before bed as part of his nighttime routine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-320-80.jpg 320w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-450-80.jpg 450w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-500-80.jpg 500w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-650-80.jpg 650w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-840-80.jpg 840w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-925-80.jpg 925w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NX4KecWspHCV2z9rrj2pP8-1200-80.jpg 1200w)
Sleep experts say brushing your teeth right before bed is a common nighttime routine mistake — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
If you want to create the ultimate nighttime routine, avoid doing these things right before bed, say experts.
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What is the Scandinavian Sleep Method and why are so many couples using it?
By Frances Daniels last updated
What you need to know about the Scandinavian Sleep Method, from how it works to what bedding you could use.
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Textiles expert answers 5 common questions about how to clean, flip and repair a mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Textiles designer Lydia Lloyd answers the most searched for questions about mattress care — from whether you should flip your mattress to how often you should clean it.
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The best pillow 2024: Comfort for all sleeping positions
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Sleep easy with the best pillow to suit every bedtime routine, need and budget.