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AIBU to wonder why I’ve only just..

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SmileEachDay · 10/11/2024 19:04

…found out about heated blankets.

They are the most beautiful thing,

I may never leave my house again. Or turn the heating on.

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SmileEachDay · 13/11/2024 21:40

I got one from Argos. The habitat one.

I’m in love.

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sliceoflife · 12/11/2024 23:06

I got a cheap one first from Amazon. It failed after a few weeks and there was no way to return it.
i then bought one from Lakelan , it is amazing, 12 month warranty included. It’s a game changer when Wfh. I have it wrapped round my lower body and don’t need to put the heating on.
They have up to 50% off in their Black Friday sale.
DD has the extra large one, definitely worth considering while it’s on offer.
www.lakeland.co.uk/landing/black-friday-deals/electricals/household-electricals/heated-textiles

Sandytoesandcrabs · 12/11/2024 22:54

Sidebeforeself · 10/11/2024 19:12

Cani ask a really stupid question? Do you have to sit near a plug socket?!

You do but they have nice long leads

cheeseonwheels · 12/11/2024 22:53

I would love a recommendation too please!

WaryOchreZebra · 11/11/2024 22:24

Id really like to buy one for my mum. Do any of you have a recommendation?

MumOfOneAllAlone · 10/11/2024 21:14

I love mine! It's on all day every day, which probably isn't the best idea but when I get into bed I feel amazing 😌

Nothing like a freezing cold evening outside and climbing into my bed with dd and our dinner while we watch the soaps together

Love this time of year ❤️🎄❄️

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SmileEachDay · 10/11/2024 19:22

They cost about a penny an hour to run.

Honestly, I might hibernate.

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SmileEachDay · 10/11/2024 19:19

Sidebeforeself · 10/11/2024 19:12

Cani ask a really stupid question? Do you have to sit near a plug socket?!

The lead is pretty long.

IT IS WORTH IT.

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KayVess · 10/11/2024 19:18

I have one on my home office chair. So cosy through the day and no need to heat the whole house.

Doggymummar · 10/11/2024 19:17

Mine has a lead of about 13 foot long so don't need to be that close to a plug. Mines a Lakeland HEATED poncho.

irregularegular · 10/11/2024 19:17

we only have one for the bed though. I guess I could consider one for the living room sofa too. But we are quite short of sockets!

Plump82 · 10/11/2024 19:16

I love mine. I have one in the living room and one at my desk and a spare incase one stops working. My first one I've had for years but the others I've bought haven't lasted well and just seem to give up the ghost fairly quickly which is why I have a back up. They're life changing and perfect for working from home so I don't need to put the heating on.

irregularegular · 10/11/2024 19:16

Oh this was us last year! Stayed in a cottage in the lake district and the central heating failed. Electric blanket was a lifesaver and a revelation. Have one for almost all beds now and ours makes me happy every time I climb into bed. I am evangelical! So efficient too. Cost next to nothing to run compared to turning up heating etc.

RaininSummer · 10/11/2024 19:14

Under mine now and heating is off. And yes near enough to a socket for the wire to reach.

Sidebeforeself · 10/11/2024 19:12

Cani ask a really stupid question? Do you have to sit near a plug socket?!

lightsandtunnels · 10/11/2024 19:10

They are amazing! My favourite thing is having a Zen Facial at my amazing beauty therapist and she uses a heated blanket that you lie on then covers you with another fluffy blanket. It is heavenly!

Andtheworldwentwhite · 10/11/2024 19:08

I have had ours for years. Best thing ever. I have one on the sofa and the bed.

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