Bed jackets?

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I'm so old I can remember these from my childhood 😂.

Is there a modern equivalent? Had a lie-in this morning and my arms were a bit chilly as I browsed Mumsnet read the Observer.

Obviously I could wear long-sleeved pyjamas but would be too hot during the night.

Any suggestions?

Put a cardigan on?

Modern equivalent would be something like this

Amazingly bed jackets still exist. Send this link to your DH OP and that's your Christmas present sorted! Nice.

traditional ones are still around.

I bought a short, wide, button up fleece for this very purpose! I spend a long time reading in bed at night.

I have a nice merino wool cardigan with no buttons that works well for this. Discovered when I was awake bf baby in winter

I have one! It’s so useful. I wouldn’t be without it. It’s from Slenderella.
It just wouldn’t feel right to wear a cardigan or fleece in bed.

I usually wear a long sleeved pyjama top in winter - not thick, just cotton. Does the trick.

Or i put a dressing gown on when I'm making my tea and wear it back to bed (actually what I'm doing rn as part of my Sunday lie in)

A long sleeved pj top is not enough for me. I have a soft hoodie on top of that too.

There are lots of "lounge wear", zip up or over head hoodies/tops that would fit this purpose.

They sometimes have them in Primark, I have a beautiful cream one in a very soft and silky fleece. It's basically a short dressing gown... which makes me think you could just buy a dressing gown that you like, cut the bottom off and hem it.

This is what Oodies are for...

Yes I have a bed jacket!! A button up front fleecy one. I know they are a bit reminiscent of elderly ladies taking to their beds but who cares!! I love mine!!

I have one made from the softest fleece imaginable. Got one for my Mum, then decided it was so cosy I'd get one for myself. It isn't as old fashioned looking as the one @TwigTheWonderKid linked to.
I got it in Dunnes Stores some years back.
I'm sure Primark do them as do independent lingerie stores.

What a brilliant idea. I wouldn't wear a cardigan in bed but a nice fleece bedjacket is just what i need

This is ugly but I got it in grey and it's so toasty
Been wearing it WFH!

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-frosted-high-pile-throw-on/oatmeal/p5767720?size=S-M&sppc=2dx92700071582060002mixedfashionBAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1wnUzTue9NwqEyvEGFrL0z7K&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1wnUzTue9NwqEyvEGFrL0z7K&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rqErcqX-wIVGu3tCh1FEgkrEAQYASABEgKBuDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Here

https://www.bonmarche.co.uk/dressing-gowns/zip-through-bed-jacket-9001150.html?dwvar9001150color=09&utmmedium=shopping&utmsource=google&utmcampaign=18250425726&utmterm=&source=&&utmmedium=cpc&utmsource=google&utmcampaign=18250425726&utmterm=&source=&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs8Pelb69-wIVAp7tCh1ytggXEAQYAiABEgJBGDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

There are some lovely quilted vintage bed jackets on eBay in good used condition.

I want something like this.

Or this:



What happened to my picture 😹😹

I have the smallest throw that B&M do. Something like 1200 x 1500. soft fleece. Then if I get too warm I can just push it to one side. No messing about putting it on or taking it off.

I got a jacket insert from Wish that I use. It's fleecy, warm and zips up. Perfect for early morning MN.

As an alternative, put your arms in the sleeves of your dressing gown so the back is over your front: very cosy and effective.

Thanks for all your suggestions. And pictures 😂.

Just ordered a fleece one from Vinted.

I buy very thin hoodies from places like peacocks for same reason