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Zoë Phillimore

Can you sleep with an electric blanket on? Five things to consider before sleeping with an electric blanket

A bedroom featuring a rattan headboard, rattan side table and green, white and blue bedding.

If you've taken the plunge and invested in an electric blanket, or are still wondering if one is right for you, the biggest question I often get asked as a sleep-product expert is 'Can you sleep with an electric blanket on'?

Electric blankets are an efficient and cost-efficient way to keep yourself warm, but they are also electrical items that you need to exercise caution when using. The best electric blanket should come with safety measures that will automatically switch them off after a set time or when they hit a certain temperature, but even then is it safe to fall asleep with it on?

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