What's the difference between this product and an electric blanket? Which is better to keep an older person warm?
1450619
Well, this item is portable whereas an electric blanket is very large and bulky. I use this item at work when the office is a little colder than I like.
1450620
These heating pads need to be kept on low because they can get too hot and then they have to be watched. An electric blanket can be controlled easier as far as the heat. You can put a blanket on low and the settings is just that even tho these are nice little heating pads in my opinion.
1450621
I think this is less "bulky" both the fabric & the heating wires that run through it. I love it, but it is on the smaller side, not as wide as a throw, which might be appealing if you were looking for a shoulder wrap or lap blanket for an older person. I'm 5'9" and it's long enough to keep me warm from shoulders to toes!
1450622
The wrap is not as large as a blanket. The wrap is good for keep one area warm such as shoulders or the back. I like the fact it turns itself after a few hours. I use on my back most nights. You may want to look at a blanket if you want to keep a person warm all over.
1450623
Hello, I am happy to respond ... The electric spa wrap is smaller than an electric blanket. I love mine as I use it all the time. It is way better than a heating pad as it many ways to place it on the body and wrap your body in it. I hope this helps answer your question.
1656643
I've had it over a year & I love it. It's very soft & comfy.It works better than any electric blanket I've ever had!!
260787
We recommend you do not use either electric blankets or heating pads with our memory foam toppers. The memory foam material responds to your body temperature, and the additional heat from electric blankets or heating pads causes the mattress to respond to that heat instead of conforming to your body. Longer periods of exposure to the heat from electric blankets or heating pads may damage the memory foam material.
61954
I'm not sure how it compares but my wife and I love this blanket. I never turn it hotter than 4 and I'm perfect all night!
1045406
The small warmer is electric. You just plug it in. There is no temperature control. The lid is plastic (glass would have been much better). I have not used it yet so I don't know how hot it gets.
2146457
It's rather light - better for warmer weather. I use it in conjunction with another blanket and electric blanket whereas my hubby is fine with comforter + duvet cover alone.
1548556
This unit normally operates using a electric cord at home. If you want to, you can operate it with batteries, like for a picnic outdoors, and it will keep the contents warm.
99263
Hey Boni - this elect blanket is the most unique I've ever used! I'm a aged Vermonter who now can't stand the cold... so first time I plugged it in I expected a warmed bed when I got in. That wasn't the case. What really happened was - almost immediately I was warmed by a combination of my own body heat & the blanket's heating system. Now, during cold nights my setting is not much higher than 2... and I'm comfy & cozy. The blanket holds your heat better than any I've ever used. Enjoy!
806770
It's plastic on both sides, shiny aluminum-colored plastic on one side and red on the other. That's why I keep a sheet or lightweight blanket between me and my emergency blanket. But it's very effective at retaining body heat.
1769102
TBH there is not that much of a difference. This one has grommets on four corners, so it would be easier to string up. It is also in my opinion far more durable than your standard Mylar emergency blanket.
514155
Yes, I think you could use it at the top of your bed as you could always turn it off if you were getting too warm. I don't like an electric blanket as it is too warm for me. I was very pleased with the smaller bed warmer to help keep my feet warm. I also have arthritis issues in my shoulders and plan to have total shoulder replacement surgery on the 21st of this month. It was suggested that you could place it behind your shoulders while sitting in a recliner, but I didn't try that method. It is a very nice heating pad that can be used for many other purposes.
1230751
I sent this blanket back b/c it had no pre-heat on it.But, most electric blankets u can wash in washing machine. Not real hot water and DO NOT put in dryer.If u read your instructions it should tell you all of this..
1111289
Maybe not quite as hot as a heating pad but I think it's darn close. I haven't used a lot of heating pads, but the blanket gets quite toasty. It feels a bit less intense than a pad because the heat is spread out so much farther, too. The blanket heats fast, too. Just a few moments after turning it on, you can feel the heating elements/cords inside start to get warm. One thing I like about this blanket much more than a heating pad is it's safety feature. Our last heating pad shut off after 20 minutes -- pretty much just as it was getting to a good, hot temperature. Unplugging and replugging it in got old really fast. This blanket turns itself off after 2 hours. That was much better for my needs. Plus, I've never found a heating pad as soft as this. You just want to snuggle up in it's cozy, soft warmth.
1608197
The difference is the hard lining. It will keep hot items at a moderate temperature but works best for cold since it is designed to sustain moisture. You want something with a soft lining for keeping things warm because it holds heat better.
997142
Dave21, it appears that they are the same blanket although one says it is "rich brown" and the one I received is od green, either way they are very warm. Just a hint, open it outside as the smell from mothballs is intense.
1224629
The warmth is not the same as an electric blanket as it comes from the bottom, not the top. My husband is cold blooded, I'm not. He is able to stay warm and I just need enough to take the chill off. I guess it depends on how warm you want it. I'm happy to say I'm satisfied.
1953838
Oops! Sorry, I was mistaken. This blanket isn't electric. One that I have that I love is Biddeford which does have the three settings.