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Lauren Brooks
Sleep, garden & kids tester
Lauren is an ergonomist and certified sleep coach. She worked at a physical therapy practice before joining HouseholdMe in 2022. She tests mattresses, garden tools and products for young children, with help from her own family of four.
11 yearsexperience as an ergonomist
146products tested
2022joined HouseholdMe
Expertise
MattressesPillowsLawn mowersBaby monitors
Background
2022 – nowSleep, garden & kids tester, HouseholdMe
2015 – 2022Ergonomist, physical therapy practice in Dayton, Ohio
2011 – 2015BS Kinesiology, University of Cincinnati
Independence
Lauren has no financial ties to manufacturers or retailers, accepts no gifts and returns loaned test units.
Editorial guidelinesArticles by Lauren
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