Available in four sizes ranging from single to super king, Slumberdown electric blanket comes with elasticated straps to help keep it in place on your mattress, and is topped with a "super-soft comfort layer" to ensure a comfortable surface to sleep on. They usually have several heat levels and an automatic timer that switches off the throw at the end of the timer period. It cleans well in the washing machine too, though it does take "an age to air dry", according to one of our testers.

If you have accepted the item and discover damaged/missing parts within the package, please let us know immediately and we will arrange to send you replacement parts free of charge. Bear in mind that it does often cost more to run a blanket on the higher settings, so it's a good idea to opt for one with good range. Heated throw blankets emit heat via coil wires that provide a steady source of warmth when plugged into an electrical outlet.Mumsnetter Briony certainly thought so: "It's so cosy and can warm you up even when you're chilled to the core. There's also nine timer settings, so it will switch off exactly when you need it to, saving energy and keeping you safe.

These blankets are perfectly safe for children to use under supervision, but they're not recommended for under fives.However, the cable connection is at the top of the throw, on the left side, which creates a drag on your shoulder so is rather heavy.

The best heated throw blanket is always a hot topic on the Mumsnet forums when cold weather comes around. Available in four sizes, the Homefront electric blanket comes with nine different heat settings, which can all be programmed via a "user-friendly" controller.

Durability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear.

Refunds are processed back using the initial method used for payment or via bank transfer and may take up to 7 working days to show in your account.We also looked for the throws our Mumsnet users didn't rate so we could whittle down our shortlist and only focus on the very best. Join Latest Deals for free and get a hand-picked list of the best deals, delivered straight to your inbox. With our collection of electric blankets, we’ve got the ideal solution to help you beat the long winter chill. Equipped with adjustable temperature control and nine heat settings, the blanket is made from a fluffy fleece material and is washing machine friendly.