Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket Double - Heated Electric Underblanket Bed Warmer Sheet with 3 Heat Settings, Easy Fit Straps, Split Controls and Machine Washable - Double 150x137cm (60"x54")

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Dr Stanley says switching on an electric blanket around half an hour before bed should make it perfectly cosy to get into, letting you drift to sleep naturally, but you should set it to turn off some time after you nod off.

An ideal addition to your bedroom as the winter months approach, with single control, 3 heat settings, and Sleep Safe overheat protection. That means the heat is concentrated in the centre of the mattress rather than the edges, so it may be best for a single sleeper. In terms of material, it’s much nicer than all the others, made of a soft velvet that is machine-washable and can go in the tumble dryer. I do still think the blanket would benefit from elasticated straps for extra wriggly sleepers, though. We've listed the wattage of each of the electric blankets in this guide in the specifications, with most averaging around 70 watts at full temperature.The head section of the heated mattress topper isn't wired, but the rest of the cover is, meaning this is one of the few under blankets that heats every inch of your bed, including the very bottom section of the mattress which makes for warmer feet. Although the initial outlay is generally more expensive, this can save on energy and running costs over time.

In terms of usability it was all fairly straightforward, and the elasticated skirt meant no faffing about with straps. There’s really not much separating this and the Slumberdown, apart from a slightly annoying pad connecting the blanket to the plug that I found myself kicking a few times at night.There are several reasons an electric under blanket may not be for you, in which case you can still get (nearly) all the benefits of a toasty bed by opting for an over blanket instead. Symptoms of arthritis as well as many other chronic illnesses can be helped by warmth, and the relaxing effect of a heated blanket can also help to ease sore muscles after exercise. The only downside is that those higher temperature settings do mean more energy usage, with this blanket using 150W on each side, compared to an average of 70W. Your blanket will come with a plug (or two if it’s dual-control), which usually extends to around a metre or so. After studying Print Design at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent multiple years working in the interior industry, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands.