As the cold weather starts to bite, thoughts turn to when we’re going to crack and put the heating on for the first time. There are dual controls, which means you can govern the temperature on your side of the bed without interference from co-sleepers. We like that it comes in a range of colours – we tested light pistachio, but there’s mole and dark charcoal, too.

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Any blankets where the wires were too bulky or the fabric too itchy were discounted from this round-up. The heat was mainly focused in a few patches on the blanket, rather than throughout, but they’ve been placed to ensure they’re at the points you’re going to be in contact with the pad. Ease of use and durability were also important, as was easy care – could we machine wash them if spillages occurred?It feels quite utilitarian – the fleece feels quite felt-like, and the wires do create small bumps under the mattress. They’re perfect for snuggling up on the sofa under, or having across your lap during the day whether you’re working or relaxing. There are single controls with three heat settings meaning if you share a bed, you both need to like it at the same temperature. We loved this under blanket not just for the warmth factor, but also because you couldn’t feel the wires at all under the Sherpa fabric.

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With quilted stitching, the Dreamland mattress protector feels more akin to a mattress topper as it’s also thick and supportive. On one side it’s a deep-pile Sherpa fabric that creates a bed that just needs to be snuggled into – even when the blanket itself is switched off. Testing was done with a couple who are famously hard to please, and like different temperatures to sleep.The fan of cosy sleeping could heat up their side of the bed by using their controls and the six temperature settings, while the tester who preferred colder sleeping conditions could put their side on low or even off. In fact, it’s the perfect answer for those of us who are style conscious and want a throw that looks great draped over the sofa.