June 10th, 2022 by Sarah Miles

Why electric blankets make a great Father’s Day present!

Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for, and there are only so many socks and chocolate anyone needs. If you are looking for inspiration for a present for the father figure in your life, we have a suggestion that may not have immediately come to your mind but is, in fact, a really thoughtful gift – an electric blanket.

Here’s why electric blankets make great gifts

If you don’t own an electric blanket, you could be forgiven for thinking that they’re just useful at the height of winter for keeping the bed warm. You may even think that only elderly people really have them. Well, we are here to tell you that there is so much more to them, and everyone could benefit from one. There are a few reasons why they are the perfect modern appliance:

They can be used all year round

Electric blankets can be useful over the spring and summer months, just as they are in winter. With our changeable UK weather, an electric blanket can be the perfect thing to take the chill off the bed or a heated throw can keep you warm on the sofa. Most people will have turned the central heating off by this time of year so this is a great alternative that can be used whenever needed. The accurate thermostats on electric blankets mean they can be set very low – just enough to mitigate any drop in the outdoor temperature.

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They can help alleviate pain

One very big advantage that electric blankets have is their ability to reduce pain. There are many reasons why heat is effective against pain – it encourages circulation, it improves oxygen supply to joints and muscles, it blocks pain receptors in the brain etc. It works on general aches and pains, muscle spasms, joint pain, arthritic conditions etc. Plus, it’s completely natural and medication-free. Because electric blankets offer very controllable and consistent heat, they’re a much more reliable method of using heat for pain relief than hot water bottles, warm baths, or heat gels.

They can improve your quality of sleep

Because they regulate your body temperature to a level that’s comfortable to you (you can adjust it specifically to your preference) and help to soothe aches and pains, this can help you get much better sleep. This means you’re more rested and therefore have more robust energy reserves for the day ahead.

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They are energy efficient and can help reduce reliance on central heating

We’re all trying to manage energy better, whether that’s because of concern about the climate crisis or the rise in the cost of living. An electric blanket can help you do that. Not only are they very energy efficient (they cost just pennies to run all night) but they offer targeted heat, meaning they just warm people and not the whole room, which is how traditional convective heat works. Therefore, there’s less waste.

So, to recap: save money on heating, relieve pain, and better sleep – that’s a heck of a gift for Father’s Day!

Not just blankets

The principle of the electric blanket can be applied to other products. For example, a heated throw is intended to be used on a sofa so it’s perfect for keeping warm when relaxing on an evening. If it’s the pain relief aspect that your dad could benefit from there are heated pads designed to wrap around specific parts of the body, such as the neck, back, or feet to apply heat to targeted areas.

Therefore, if you want something that is practical and really shows that you care, electric blankets could be the perfect present!

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