Heated throw: to buy or not to buy

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I’m one of those people who is almost always cold, I’ve often thought about buying a heated throw but I think it might make me worse. I can already picture myself crawling out of the throw to get a drink/go to the loo and feeling even colder than I would if I didn’t have it

Any thoughts or opinions much appreciated

@StrawberryJamSandwiches

I'm really tempted too! I'm WFH and my house is freezing. I'd love a heated wearable one, but don't think there is any such thing. Will it be good for sitting up on a chair whilst working from a laptop? I suppose my legs and feet would be warmer... I'm torn too!

There is now!

www.lakeland.co.uk/63621/Lakeland-Grey-Electric-Heated-Poncho

Buy. I often don't put on the heating, it's so warm. My understanding is it costs pennies to run.

I bought one last year. It was AMAZING!

But… I accidentally left it on and lying over the controller and it melted the buttons together so it wouldn’t work any more 😱

It freaked me out a bit that it had got hot enough to do that, so I haven’t replaced.

Mine was the Cosihome one.

I have the Dreamland one, I only bought it recently and it is fab. I think it will save ££ on heating.

@Catawaul

I wonder how long I can get away without turning the heating on if I get one of these!

I was wondering that too! We have night storage heaters so we try and hold off with the heating as long as possible until the cold weather sets in properly. Plus I'm perimenopausal so my inner body temp runs at volcanic . But right now I'm COLD! Which is a bit of a novelty.

I'm thinking a heated throw might be ideal - I can snuggle up when I'm cold then throw it off when a hot flush hits. Plus the dogs will love it, I'm sure.

I've got one its great. although if you're worried about getting cold leaving the sofa then i would invest in a onesie! Ive got a huge fleecy one its about 3 sizes too big so i wear it on top of my clothes (pjs) like somebody would typically wear a dressing gown, but i prefer this as dressing gowns dont cover legs, plus they dont stay closed unless you pull the belt tight.

www.novielectrics.uk/how-to-calculate-electricity/

Handy guide to working out running costs ( you need to know your tariff).

I've wondered about this for WFH purposes, as it doesn't seem worth heating the whole house when I'm the only one in. But I'd have to leave my arms free and I obviously have to move around a bit, if only to pick up files etc. Is it practical for that or would I be better off using an ordinary room heater?

Yes definitely. I got mine from Lakeland and as I WFH in a very cold house it's a godsend. It saves putting the heating on during the day.

@2Two

I have one on my lap for working from home.

Same as you. I wouldn't be without mine now

I bought the JL Dreamland one listed above last week and it's so good - I think I can avoid putting the heating on just for me for now so it keeps me warm and saves cash.
I liked the idea of the wearable one but prefer the throw - I'm sure I'd feel cold if my legs and feet weren't in the warm cocoon I've made. The cable is around 12 feet long so I can sit away from the wall socket!

Ohhhh, thank you thank you thank you!!!! I'm putting the order in, it's exactly what I've been looking for!

Buy! I have one you pop in the washing machine then tumble dry and it's like new. Love it.

^^that was for th kind person who showed me the heated poncho!

There's one at QVC right now, you can pay in three installments. Doubles up as a cape.

I bought a cheap Amazon one last year and it melted. Definitely research!

I quite fancy one but would probably end up needing to buy 4 as it’s the kind of thing my kids would all end up using
We have got the heating on but I just love being cosy and I get freezing at work and struggle to warm up even though the house is technically warm. Love lighting the fire too but sometimes just can’t be arsed with cleaning it out and making a mess with logs etc…
I’m going to research these!

I have this heated cape, it is really cosy.

www.amazon.co.uk/Beurer-HD50UK-Heated-Cosy-Cape/dp/B01EVHOZIA?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

I also have this heated overblanket.

www.dreamlanduk.co.uk/uk/heated-overblanket-wine-velvety-sherpa.html

I recommend both.

@Mumzoo5070

Buy! I have one you pop in the washing machine then tumble dry and it's like new. Love it.

Which one is that?

Thank you all so much for your input 😊 really glad this has helped others too

I’VE ORDERED ONE 😀😀

Excited 😆

Omg I bought one and it arrived today, it is bliss!! My problem now is going to be everyone fighting over it, but when I'm alone wfh in the day I can have it all to myself. Well worth £20.

I bought one for my mum a couple of years ago and she loved it.

Sitting here under my new heated throw with a coffee and sharing a box of chocolate fingers with my husband 😀

Love it! So glad I got one

Don’t hesitate. They are very cheap to run.

Mine came today and it is amazing! I'm so glad I got it. I couldn't get my kids out from under it before bed though

@TiddleTaddleTat where did you get yours for £20 please? Before I spend £50!