Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket King Size - Dual Control 9-Heat Settings Luxury Heated Fleece Blanket for Bed with Auto Timer - Easy Fit, Comfortable, Machine Washable (160cm x 150cm)

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There’s something luxurious about this 100 per cent cotton Dreamland electric blanket, a far cry from the cheap polyester feeling of some brands. There’s really not much separating this and the Slumberdown, apart from a slightly annoying pad connecting the blanket to the plug that I found myself kicking a few times at night. At Sleepseeker, we believe in the power of many, and we hope many of you reading this find ways to support the Ukrainian people as our thoughts remain with those affected by this crisis. You could of course use it to heat up your bed, but it would move around as you toss and turn, since it doesn’t have attachment straps. My only criticism is that the controllers don’t light up like the Homefront’s below, making them harder to use at night – but most people will pre-set the blanket before getting into bed anyway.

You might also want the option of a timer to help with energy saving (though electric blankets are pretty low cost to run all night anyway). With 9 temperature options, 4 timer settings, and zonal heating for separate body and foot warmth, it’s the perfect way to find exactly the right temperature for you and your partner. If you’re interested in more sleep content, we also have a guide to the best pregnancy pillows and the best pocket sprung mattresses.If you sleep with a partner, look out for the dual control function, which allows one side of the bed to heat up independently to another.

Drawing 100 Watts it costs 5p an hour to run, and you may not even need to use it for that long since it warms up super-quickly. I use this between me and my blanket on particularly cold nights, although the target audience to judge by the box is women who sit on the sofa under an electric blanket, nursing a steaming cup of hot chocolate and presumably watching Friends for the 30th time. With 9 temperature options, 4 timer settings and body and foot warmth controls, it’s the perfect way to find exactly the right temperature for you and your partner. I hadn’t heard of German manufacturer Beurer until we carried out our test of the best wake-up light alarm clocks, and their relatively affordable WL90 clock stood out for its build quality.It has a deep elasticated skirt, making it easy to fit, even to modern memory-foam mattresses, which tend to be deeper. This Wonderfully Warm electric blanket has reinforced elasticated straps to ensure it fits securely on your king size mattress to a depth of 35cm. First, you need to decide whether you want an electric blanket, which sits between your mattress and bedsheet, or an electric throw, which can be used for sleeping under or snuggling under on the sofa. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions.

It’s thick and quilted, a bit like a mattress topper, which I found very cosy – although if you like a firm bed, it won’t be for you.The top brands like Silentnight, Dreamland and Slumberdown are just as comforting as a weighted blanket (the currently popular sleeping aid), but they keep you warm and, some say, can also alleviate muscle aches and joint pains. Relax, as this blanket has low energy consumption as well as a safety system with timer and auto shut off. At the time of writing, a typical 2000W electric heater in your bedroom could cost 68p an hour to run. And if you’re looking for other ways to improve your sleep this winter, you could consider upgrading your pillow next). The best electric blankets let you set different temperatures for your upper and lower body (since feet tend to get colder).