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Amelia Jerden

Sleep Writer, the Strategist

Amelia is the Strategist’s sleep writer, covering mattresses, pillows, and other stuff you need to sleep better. She has been writing about sleep products since 2021, previously as a staff writer for Sleepopolis.

  1. prime day 2024
    All the Best Early Prime Day Sleep DealsThe sales have already started on pillows, mattress toppers, and bedding.
  2. mattresses
    The 100 Best Fourth of July Mattress SalesIf you need a new bed before the end of summer, these are likely some of the best discounts we’ll see until Labor Day.
  3. mattresses
    A Cooling Mattress Pad That Chilled Me to My CoreSleepme’s hydro-powered Dock Pro made me feel like I was floating on a cold body of water, but completely dry.
  4. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Adjustable PillowsFor the Goldilocks sleepers who want their pillow just right.
  5. how i pick my picks
    The Mattress a Sleep Writer Recommends to EveryoneSleep writer Amelia Jerden tells us how she picks her picks.
  6. mattresses
    The 12 Very Best Mattress ToppersTo turn your too-firm or too-soft mattress into one that is just right.
  7. pillows
    The 15 Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding latex, down, down alternative, and memory foam.
  8. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Latex PillowsMeet memory foam’s cooler, springier sister.
  9. mattresses
    The 9 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersTo make your mattress more comfortable without making you sweat.
  10. pillows
    Our Sleep Writer’s Favorite Memory-Foam Pillow Is Almost Half-OffAnd it works for every sleeping position.
  11. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainFrom contoured memory foam to supportive shredded latex.
  12. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Mattress ProtectorsBecause your mattress isn’t washing-machine-friendly.
  13. mattresses
    The Best Mattresses for Back PainSupport is the name of the game.
  14. pillows
    How Often Should You Replace Your Pillows?And is it really every two years?
  15. pillows
    The 10 Very Best Cooling PillowsIncluding latex, silk, and even surprisingly cool memory-foam options.
  16. mattresses
    The 9 Very Best Plush Mattress ToppersTo add a layer of cushioning and comfort to any mattress that could use a li’l boost.
  17. sleep gear
    The 8 Best Earplugs for SleepingFrom disposable foam to Bluetooth earbuds for a bedtime story.
  18. mattresses
    What Is Memory Foam … and Do I Want It in My Mattress?From NASA’s spaceship cushions to your bed-in-a-box mattress.
  19. mattresses
    Do I Need a Pillow-Top Mattress?The answer is probably no.
  20. sleep
    The Best Weighted Blanket Is Actually a DinosaurIt’s cute, cuddly, and only $20.
  21. mattresses
    A Casper Mattress for Under $700It’s discontinued, but it’s long been one of our favorite foam mattresses, and Wayfair has it for an extremely good price.
  22. pillows
    The 10 Very Best Down PillowsIf you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go.
  23. pillows
    The 14 Very Best Pillows for Back SleepersProper posture is everything — even when you’re sleeping.
  24. memorial day
    All the Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales You Can Still ShopMost brands are taking at least 20 percent off.
  25. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Body PillowsTo cushion your joints, align your spine, and give you something to hug.
  26. pillows
    The 19 Very Best Bed PillowsWith comfortable options for every conceivable type of sleeper.
  27. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Memory-Foam PillowsMemory-foam pillows that feel like a hug for your head.
  28. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Box SpringsA good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more comfortable height.
  29. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Air MattressesAir mattresses your guests will be happy to sleep on.
  30. bedding
    The Strategist Guide to Making a BedColorful sheets are in; tucked-in sheets are out.
  31. furniture
    The 8 Very Best Adjustable Bed BasesThese zero-gravity adjustable bed bases give you that weightless feeling you didn’t know you were missing.
  32. deal of the day
    Lunya’s Summer-Friendly Robes Are Half Off for Strategist Readers OnlyMade of cotton and modal, they’re lightweight and breezy with an elegant drape.