While there's fewer heat settings than some other options, we loved how toasty it was and it kept us warm and snuggly in the cold depths of winter. They're also not safe for children to sleep with, as they should always be supervised when using a heated throw. With an easy plug-in LED controller, the blanket has 10 heat settings to switch between, whether gentle warmth or full-on heat is required.

It has heating elements throughout the blanket which are powered via the mains, and there's a control panel which you use to toggle between the different temperature options and set the timer (up to nine hours).The easy controls make it particularly suitable for older people who don’t want to be fussed with lots of options and just want something to warm them. Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing. If there is no lift, the courier will charge for labour depending on access, item and number of floors. 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.

I would thoroughly recommend this electric blanket as a comfort to look forward to after being in a chilly house all day. Heated throw blankets emit heat via coil wires that provide a steady source of warmth when plugged into an electrical outlet. This will depend on personal taste; while some will love a thick faux fur option, others will prefer a lightweight fleece. Available in four sizes ranging from single to super king, Slumberdown electric blanket comes with elasticated straps to help keep it in place on your mattress, and is topped with a "super-soft comfort layer" to ensure a comfortable surface to sleep on.The 30-Day Money Back Guarantee applies to mattresses, duvets, bedding products and other close contact items ONLY IF the item remains in brand new, resaleable condition and in packaging. Take cosiness to the next level, with this heated blanket from Lakeland, which comes complete with sleeves and a foot pouch (yes, really). However, despite it being thinner than our top pick, the Dreamland Alaskan Husky, it still provides plenty of warmth – in fact our testers found that it’s lovely and warm even when switched off, so you won't need to bundle up in the best thermals for women when you're wrapped up in this! Pre-heating your blanket will make sure your bed is always ready no matter what time you get to bed. Keep scrolling to see our pick of the top discounts for January, with big savings from brands such as Dreamland and Silentnight.