Dreamcatcher Electric Heated Throw Blanket 160 x 120cm, Machine Washable Soft Fleece Overblanket with Timer and 9 Control Heat Settings Black

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Last year, energy prices surged dramatically, and with the cost of living crisis, everyone’s bills went through the roof. With winter just around the corner again, many people are looking for ways to stay warm while keeping the heating off, and Mumsnet users swear by the best heated throws as a potential solution. Along with other ideas like using the best hot water bottle and wearing the cosiest women's slippers, these electric throws focus on heating the person and not the room to stave off the cold. And while they can be pricey initially, some throws cost from as little as 1p a night to run. How we tested the best heated throw

Cost per hour is based on using the blanket on its highest setting because, following our testing, we think that this is the setting you're more likely to use. The electric blankets we've tested After a long tiring day, all you want is comfort, relaxation, and somewhere toasty to fall asleep. With our collection of electric blankets, we’ve got the ideal solution to help you beat the long winter chill. Browse through our range of top brands like Dreamland, Slumberdown, and Silentnight to get the best quality for all budgets. Simply place electric blankets under fitted bed sheets for a cosy bedtime.Our range of Dreamcatcher heated throws and blankets are perfect for those who want to stay toasty and warm all winter long. Be it sat on the sofa or cuddled up in bed a heated throw from Dreamcatcher is the perfect partner for cold weather. Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL

Comfort A panel of five volunteers assesses each electric blanket and heated throw for comfort. There is quite a big difference in how snuggly each one is and underwires are more noticeable in some of them. For electric blankets, we also assess how easy each one is to attach to a mattress and how comfortable each one is to lie on under a fitted sheet. By doing this, we whittled our longlist down and chose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. About the authorWrap yourself in luxurious warmth throughout the night. With personalised heat settings prepare for a restful night of soothing comfort and elegance. If you’re the only one using your bed, then you’ll need a single electric blanket. Our popular range of double electric blankets is an ideal choice if you share a bed and can’t seem to agree on the temperature. With two controls you can change the heat setting on your side whilst your bed partner controls theirs, so you can both stay perfectly warm, just the way you like it. For your ultra-spacious beds, we even have an excellent range of king size electric blankets. Pre-heating your blanket will make sure your bed is always ready no matter what time you get to bed.

Set the auto shut-off for either one or nine hours later, making it perfect for short spells and overnight use - for your safety and peace of mind. Fast heat up time and 9 comfort settings for greater control. 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. The electric blanket includes 9 heating levels, while an easy-to-operate control makes it simple to find exactly the right setting.

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. The Dreamland Alaskan Husky Faux Fur Blanket has been awarded our best heated throw title thanks to its gloriously soft and luxurious fabric, machine washability, fast heat-up time and ease with which you can control the comforting heat. It’s also fairly cheap to run – we estimated that after the October 2022 energy price rise, it should cost from around 5p per hour of use. Also, be aware that the running cost claims on the box are often based on the blanket's lowest power setting, which our testing revealed hardly heats the blankets up at all. You can see the real running costs based on the blankets highest settings in the table below. The best electric blankets from our test