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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This is because the experts we spoke to agreed they were the best option, and said a high tog duvet and a warm pillow should be sufficient to keep you snug at night. Safety-wise there is very little to worry about, but look out for British Electrotechnical Approvals Board (BEAB) approval. Attach it to your mattress via its straps or elastic skirt, place your sheet over it, and then make your bed as usual. Over 95% of our products are manufactured here in the UK by the leading European manufacturer of filled bedding products.

And if you’re looking for other ways to improve your sleep this winter, you could consider upgrading your pillow next). I wish I could get on with the settings as well as I have with other electric blankets, because take the heat out, and this is the comfiest on the list. This Wonderfully Warm electric blanket has reinforced elasticated straps to ensure it fits securely on your king size mattress to a depth of 35cm. There are several types on the market – under-blankets, over-blankets, throws and duvets – but we’re going to focus on under-blankets, which fit between your mattress and bed sheet. Our double, King and Super king sizes come with 2 controls so you and your partner can tailor your warmth and comfort, enjoying a snug and cosy night’s sleep.

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). The hottest setting was scalding; the lowest enough to just remove the sharp frosty feeling on entering a bed on a cold winter night.

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. 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’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.

For your peace of mind, all our electric blankets have the BEAB mark of approval and a 2 year complete guarantee. The first setting was fine for eliminating chill, the third was quite toasty, and the second somewhere in between. Relax, as this blanket has low energy consumption as well as a safety system with timer and auto shut off. It didn’t have an elastic skirt like some of the more expensive varieties, but of the strapped electric blankets this was the easiest to attach.

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. High-resistance wires – these days often made of carbon fibre – heat up as an electrical current passes through them. 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. I found this in many ways the best blanket, mainly because the fluffy sheepskin-style fleece isn’t thick at all – and bedsheets are easier to attach and keep flat on a thinner electric blanket. In terms of material, it’s much nicer than all the others, made of a soft velvet that is machine-washable and can go in the tumble dryer.I liked the feature that adds extra heat to the area around your feet: in all honesty, I found in general keeping my feet snug and warm quite nice, whereas too much heat on my body made me feel stuffy and affected my sleep. They are tested to comply with all the appropriate UK standards and have all been developed by sleep experts to ensure they are fit for purpose. The best electric blankets let you set different temperatures for your upper and lower body (since feet tend to get colder). 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. Together with the rest of the world, we are watching the tragic and unprovoked attacks unfold in Ukraine with sadness and disbelief.