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electric blankets

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kbaby · 22/03/2006 20:38

Anyone know if they are ok to use. I have mine on a low heat for about 1 hr after ive gone to bed but now ive read that they shouldnt been used and im stressing.
thanks

kbaby 21+6

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waterfalls · 22/03/2006 20:39

The electric over blankets are better.

MINNIE1 · 22/03/2006 21:09

I used one for my whole pregnancy and i had a healthy pregnancy, and bubs was fine. Why are they not safe to use during pregnancy?

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kbaby · 23/03/2006 17:27

something to do with the fact that they raise your body temperture too much, similar to hot baths and saunas.
I didnt even think there would be a problem using them until I read it somewhere.

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bakedpotato · 23/03/2006 17:32

i stopped using ours a month or so before I was due -- thought I might electrocute myself if my waters burst overnight
can't believe it could do any harm, myself, on a low heat

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