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Lilith Hudson

Can You Sleep With an Electric Blanket On? Experts Reveal the Key Safety Elements You Need to Know

White bedroom, shelf headboard.

There's nothing quite like hunkering down in a warm bed in the depths of winter. Cocooning in your comforter while bitter winds, rain, or even snow hammer at your window is a feeling like no other. The only thing that could possibly make your sleep sanctuary even cozier is the addition of an electric blanket.

As one of the best ways to keep your bed warm and toasty during the cooler seasons, it's no wonder that heated blankets have become a staple component of our bedding ideas. Quick and cost-effective, it's an increasingly popular method for heating your bed. But, while many of us use our electric blanket to warm our sheets for an hour or so, there's always the temptation to keep the blanket switched on throughout the whole night. The question is, is it safe to do?

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