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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. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding latex, down, down alternative, and memory foam.
  2. 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.
  3. mattresses
    The 11 Very Best Mattress ToppersTo turn your too-firm or too-soft mattress into one that is just right.
  4. mattresses
    The Very Best Mattresses, As Tested by Strategist EditorsOur staff slept on each of these for at least one week.
  5. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainFrom contoured memory foam to supportive shredded latex.
  6. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersTo make your mattress more comfortable without making you sweat.
  7. sleep gear
    The Strategist Sound-Machine SmackdownA face-off between two of the Strategist’s favorites, the Dohm and the LectroFan.
  8. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Body PillowsTo cushion your joints, align your spine, and give you something to hug.
  9. mattresses
    The Best Presidents’ Day Mattress SalesIncluding deals from Avocado, Brooklyn Bedding, Tempur-Pedic, and Saatva.
  10. sleep gear
    The Very Best Earplugs for SleepingFrom disposable foam to reusable silicone to earbuds that play white noise.
  11. pillows
    The 10 Very Best Pillows for Back SleepersProper posture is everything — even when you’re sleeping.
  12. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Down PillowsIf you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go.
  13. sleep gear
    The 9 Very Best Sound MachinesIncluding mechanical, electronic, portable, sound-machine-alarm-clock combos, and tinnitus-friendly options.
  14. mattresses
    The Best Mattresses for Back PainSupport is the name of the game.
  15. 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.
  16. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Air MattressesAir mattresses your guests will be happy to sleep on.
  17. pillows
    The 7 Best Down-Alternative PillowsThe feeling of down without the actual down.
  18. bedding
    The 10 Very Best Mattress ProtectorsBecause your mattress isn’t washing-machine-friendly.
  19. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Bed PillowsWith comfortable options for every conceivable type of sleeper.
  20. pillows
    33 Percent Off the Pillow That Fixed Our Editor’s Neck PainThe wavy shape keeps your neck from collapsing in.
  21. pillows
    The 8 Very Best Latex PillowsMeet memory foam’s cooler, springier sister.
  22. pillows
    The 5 Best Pillows for Stomach SleepersPillows that will keep your neck from straining more than it has to.
  23. pillows
    Our Favorite Affordable Pillows Are Even Cheaper TodayPlush yet supportive, for 23 bucks each.
  24. celebrity shopping
    What Janelle James Can’t Live Without”That’s all the foundation. I don’t sleep, so I know I ain’t glowing on my own.”
  25. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Cooling PillowsIncluding latex, silk, and even surprisingly cool memory-foam options.
  26. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Memory-Foam PillowsMemory-foam pillows that feel like a hug for your head.
  27. mattresses
    Why the Saatva Classic Mattress Is Our Long-Running FavoriteIt’s a versatile “everyman’s mattress” that made me appreciate the perks of firm but gentle support.
  28. celebrity shopping
    What girl in red Can’t Live Without“The lesbian in me definitely wants something more leathery and woodsy.”
  29. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Plush Mattress ToppersTo add a layer of cushioning and comfort to any mattress that could use a li’l boost.
  30. gifts
    60 Actually Good White-Elephant GiftsBecause no one wants another regifted candle.
  31. home
    How to Host Overnight Guests When You Don’t Have a Guest RoomMake your friends and family feel welcome and comfortable, even if you live in a one-bedroom apartment.
  32. decor
    The Highly Giftable Blanket That Anthro Employees Fight Over Is 50 Percent OffAnd it comes in a rainbow of colors, from beige to fuchsia.
  33. gifts
    76 Toys That Spin, Squish, Pop, and Crash (and Other Sensory Delights)From farting putty to crash pads.
  34. gifts
    58 Workhorse Toys That Will Grow With the KidsThen pass them down to siblings or cousins.
  35. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Charli XCX FansFor all the gay sons and thot daughters.
  36. cyber monday
    30 Things on Sale for Cyber Monday at the Lowest Prices We’ve SeenIncluding the latest AirPods Pro, a Parachute mattress, and Away luggage.
  37. cyber monday
    The Best Walmart Cyber Monday DealsWe found AirPods, Dyson vacuums, beauty products, outdoors stuff, and toys on sale.
  38. cyber monday
    The Best Cyber Monday Mattress Deals, According to Our Sleep WriterIncluding an all-time low on Parachute’s innerspring mattress and a few Strategist-exclusive sales.
  39. black friday
    28 Things on Sale for Black Friday at the Lowest Prices We’ve SeenIncluding the latest AirPods Pro, a Parachute mattress, and Away luggage.
  40. black friday
    The Best Walmart Black Friday DealsWe found AirPods, Dyson vacuums, beauty products, and toys on sale.
  41. headphones
    Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Are the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ThemIf you or someone on your gift list has been wanting the AirPods Pro 2s, now is the moment.
  42. pillows
    Our Favorite Pillow Is 25 Percent Off for Strategist ReadersBecause it’s adjustable, it works for many types of sleepers.
  43. prime day
    9 Prime Day Deals That Are Better on Day TwoIt’s like a reward for waiting.
  44. mattresses
    Does Anyone Actually Need a Box Spring Anymore?And what’s the difference between a box spring and a mattress foundation?
  45. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Greek Mattresses and Snoopy DoormatsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  46. sleep
    What’s the Least You Can Spend on a Good Bed? (Frame and Mattress Included)Including where to splurge and where to save.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Remi Wolf Can’t Live Without“It makes me feel like I’m fitted up without really being all that fitted up.”
  48. mattresses
    Mattress Jargon, DemystifiedFrom all-foam to zoned support: A straightforward guide to all the newfangled mattress types, terms, and materials.
  49. mattresses
    This $2,500 Mattress Pad Is Like a Snoo for AdultsCan the temperature-controlled, AI-powered Eight Sleep really help you sleep better?
  50. mattresses
    The Best Labor Day Mattress SalesWhere there’s a holiday weekend, there’s a mattress sale.
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