December 14th, 2021 by Sarah Miles

At Christmas time there is still a whole lot of winter to come so what better gift for your loved ones than an electric blanket or throw to keep them cosy over the next few months of cold, blustery weather? They make such a practical gift – allowing them to stay warm, helping them get better quality sleep, potentially reducing their heating bills, and even soothing aches and pains (we’ll explain more as we go on). But beyond practicality, these blankets are soft and luxurious, making them feel like a real treat as well as a functional item.

We have products for all sizes of bed, as well as throws for the sofas and heat pads for pain relief so here are our picks from each category:

Single Electric Blankets

Single electric blankets are the perfect gift for students living away from home (in halls of residence or rented houses that can often be cold) and for children (where any trick to give them better quality sleep is worth a try!).

The Sweet Dreams Deluxe Comfort Fully Fitted Fleece Single Electric Blanket is made from luxuriously soft fleece and has plenty of features including 6 heat settings and 9 timer settings. It’s machine washable, which is very useful for both students and children and has a deep elastic skirt to keep it securely in position all night. Costing just a couple of pennies a night to run, it’s great for managing student budgets.

The Sweet Dreams Deluxe Comfort Fully Fitted Fleece Single Electric Blanket is £53.99.

Double Electric Blankets

The most common bed size in the UK is still the double bed. This Sweet Dreams Prestige Fully Fitted Double Size Electric Blanket will make any bed feel like pure luxury. It features a plush diamond quilted finish that is quite unlike any other electric blanket on the market. With dual controls, each person can operate their side of the blanket independently, so you’re also giving the gift of peace and harmony as there won’t be any disagreements about bed temperature!

This blanket has an astonishing 9 heat settings, and 10 timer settings meaning it’s extremely adaptable. Also available in other sizes, the double size is priced at £68.99.

King Size Electric Blankets

As the bed size increases, so generally does the cost of the electric blanket but there are still great prices to be found, such as this Sweet Dreams Fully Fitted King Size Electric Blanket with Dual Controls which is a bargain at £65.99. Because electric blankets are low cost to run and can help reduce the reliance on central heating, you are also giving people the opportunity to reduce their heating bills and be more eco-friendly, so it makes great economic sense too.

Despite its affordability, this blanket still comes with a great set of features including 6 heat settings and 9 timer settings and dual digital controls.

Deluxe Comfort Fully Fitted Fleece King Size Electric Blanket with Dual Controls

Price: £100.00

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Super King Size Electric Blankets

A super king-size bed is luxurious but one of the issues can be maintaining the temperature in the bed because it’s just so big. You have no such worries with an electric blanket as it will evenly distribute heat across the whole surface of the bed so if your loved one ever complains of cold spots in their bed, this is the perfect gift for them!

The Sweet Dreams Fleece Super King Size Electric Blanket has dual controls so each person can choose their own temperature and is fabricated from soft fleece to make a luxurious bed even more sumptuous. It is priced at £83.99.

Heated Throws

A heated throw is a really versatile gift as it can be used on a sofa or chair, for cosy nights in front of the TV, or over the top of a bed. And let’s face it, who wouldn’t welcome more cosiness on a miserable winter’s evening? This Sweet Dreams XL Reversible Grey Fleecy Heated Throw is big enough to share at 130 x 200 cm (if you really want to!) and, being reversible, has the option of grey or cream so will look lovely in most room settings. You can even remove the controller and just use it as a blanket without heat so will take people through autumn, winter, and into spring.

This gorgeous, heated throw is priced at £59.99.

Sweet Dreams XL Reversible Grey Fleecy Heated Throw

Price: £69.98

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Electric Heat Pads

Did you know that heat can be used to help soothe aches and pains? It’s a great alternative to taking painkillers or can be used in conjunction with other pain relief measures. Electric heat pads come in a variety of formats for use on different parts of the body, including backs, necks, and stomachs, but if your recipient suffers from sore feet or ankles, why not gift a heated foot warmer? The Sweet Dreams Luxury Electric Foot Warmer is great for people with painful feet due to conditions such as arthritis but is also good for anyone who is on their feet a lot or even just as an aid to relaxation after a busy day. This model comes with two removable fleece inserts, which can be washed and is priced at £32.99.