Dreamland Hygge Days Luxury Faux Fur Warming Throw/Electric Blanket (Intelliheat Technology, 6 Heat Settings, Machine Washable, 1/3/9-hour auto timer, 160 x 120 cm, Fast heat up) Alaskan Husky Print

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With three heat settings and a pre-heat switch so you can get straight into a warm bed, you don't have to worry about getting too hot either as they incorporate an overheating protection facility. Unlike electric blankets of old, these electric under blankets are elasticated, so are simple to fit over your bed – and even when the electric blanket is off you'll still be sleeping on soft, fleecy luxury. Shop premium brands like Dreamland for heated under blankets that slip over your mattress and under your sheets for your cosiest and warmest sleep yet. Why use an Electric Blanket?

The blanket claims to be perfect for solo snuggling or shared cocooning. It also doubles up as a deluxe living room accessory. It promises to heat up in five minutes, with six temperature settings and an auto shut off timer. It’s also machine washable and tumble dryer safe; simply detach the digital control. Durability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear. We then conduct a full electrical safety test on each one. None showed significant wear and tear, and all passed the test. This depends on how long you use it for and which setting you opt for. As a general rule, you can expect running a heated throw to cost somewhere between 4p and 8p an hour. If you buy your blanket from a reputable UK retailer, as we did for our tests, then it should be safe.Heated throws are not recommended for use for children under 5 years but we reached out to The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) and they gave the following tips on how to use a heated throw safely: With many years of experience as a content and copywriter for her family business Urban Media Publishing, Gemma has written articles and blogs on travel, the outdoor industry, parenting and finance. All our electric blankets and mattress protectors are fitted with dual controls for 'no more arguments' sleeping when you're sharing a bed, and provide gently graduated heat for extra warmth around your feet. Size and coverage: Make sure the throw is large enough to cover you comfortably. If you want one you can snuggle up under with your other half or kids, make sure you go for a large size so there's space for everyone.

On chilly winter nights, what better way to keep cosy and warm than with an electric blanket or heated throw? Costing far less than you might think to make sure your bed is the perfect cosy temperature for a better night’s sleep, a heated blanket is just one option if you’re on the hunt for something that can help you get a great sleep. When testing and selecting the best heated throws we considered size, heat settings, timer function and value. Heated throw blankets emit heat via coil wires that provide a steady source of warmth when plugged into an electrical outlet. Each heated throw blanket has a controller, a built-in timer, and a temperature control gauge. That means it will only go as warm as you want it to. The timer means the heat should cut off after a specified time of your choice, so you don't need to worry if you fall asleep while snuggled up in it. How much does it cost to run a heated throw? As part of our test, we washed and tumbled dried each of the blankets five times after testing, and then conducted a full electricity safety test. All the blankets passed. There's often some confusion between heated throws and heated blankets. Whilst electric blankets are predominantly used as bedding, heated throws are used in other parts of the home.The winter weather has officially set in, which means it’s time to wrap up warm and survive the chilly temperatures for the next few months. Fortunately, Lidl has announced the return of its heated throw so homeowners can stay for without spending too much on their heating and energy bills. While your heated blanket warms your bed before you even step in, it can also help to maintain your body temperature throughout the whole night. This can help you remain in a deep and relaxed sleep, stopping you from being woken up during the night with chilly toes! Luxuriously soft and sensationally strokable, made with beautiful faux fur fabric to provide fluffy cosiness, perfect for the colder months. The nine heat settings allow you to choose a temperature that is just right for you and the built-in timer allows you to set your perfect length of usage time.” Safety features: Look for blankets with an automatic shut-off feature. It's a must-have in case you accidentally drift off while it's on, and you can usually choose between different time settings up to nine hours. Overheat protection is also a good safety feature to have too.