Everything for surviving winter in comfort: a heated blanket, a humidifier for dry air, warm feet and hot drinks.
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best for: Cold bedrooms and lower heating bills
Consumer Reports' top pick after testing six heated blankets — and the cheapest one they tested.
best for: Couch nights
A soft flannel heated throw for the couch, with multiple heat levels.
best for: The coziest non-electric option
The famously soft throw that stays soft wash after wash.
best for: Working from a cold apartment
A giant sherpa hoodie-blanket for working, reading or streaming without being cold.
best for: Commutes, games and walks
Shake to activate. Stays warm for hours in pockets and gloves.
best for: Dry heated rooms and bedrooms
Fixes dry winter air that causes scratchy throats, cracked lips and static. Covers up to 500 sq ft.
best for: Dark winter mornings
A sunrise light that makes dark winter mornings much easier to wake up to.
best for: Cold floors
Sheepskin-lined slippers you can also wear outside for quick errands.
best for: Everyday warm feet
Cushioned socks that actually keep feet warm.
best for: Tea and cocoa drinkers
Fast hot water for tea, cocoa and instant oatmeal on cold mornings.
best for: Slow sippers
Keeps cocoa or coffee at the perfect temperature for as long as you take to drink it.
If you have forced-air heating, probably. Heated indoor air gets very dry, which causes scratchy throats, cracked lips, static and dry skin. A cool-mist humidifier in the bedroom helps most.
Modern heated blankets have auto-shutoff timers and overheat protection. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, don't fold or tuck them while on, and replace any blanket with damaged wiring.
Heat yourself instead of the whole house: a heated blanket, warm socks and slippers let you keep the thermostat a few degrees lower.
