What types of blankets are there?
The most common type is the electric under-blanket, which sits under your fitted sheet. However, there are also over-blankets, which sit on top of your doona and maintain a constant temperature all night. There are even heated throws for your couch, which could minimize or eliminate the need for a heater in your lounge room.
What are the benefits of electric blankets?
There are several obvious benefits to electric blankets: They can help heat cold sheets during the winter before you get into bed or serve as an added heating element around the house when you want to warm up (and potentially lower your utility bill). But their advantages can also extend to wellness — experts told us that they can relieve pain and discomfort for certain ailments and conditions.