The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it -- the first days of winter. While you can't control the temperature around you, you can turn your bed into the coziest, warmest place on Earth. If you're looking for a way to stay warm in this cold without maxing out your heating bill, these are the best products for sleeping in the winter.
Some of these products are for your bed, some are for you to lounge around your house in and some help control the air temperature at night. The winter products on this list have been chosen based on price, materials, customer reviews, feel and comfort, durability and personal testing. Most prices are shown for twin sizes.
Choose a few for yourself or give them to your family and friends. We hope they help you stay warm this winter season.
A heated blanket provides instant warmth, but there are so many options out there that look good on the surface but aren't built to last. Enter the Wicked Cozy Heated Blanket from L.L. Bean. This heated blanket has an insulated layer sandwiched between an ultra plush top and velvet bottom that feel soft to the touch, but are also designed to distribute some serious heat. It also has patented technology that ensures there's an even temperature throughout, without any spots that are too hot or too cold.
$189 at L.L. BeanLayering your bedding is the key to staying warm this winter, and this Holborn Wool Throw from Charlton Home is the coziest final touch. It does a good job on its own, but when you put it on top of a down comforter, it adds extra insulation that traps in serious heat. The blanket combines natural wool and acrylic yarn so it helps keep you warm, but is also soft, comfortable and durable.
$52 at WayfairThe Cozy Earth Knit Throw blanket is so soft and comfortable, I wish I could throw it on as a sweater and wear it with me everywhere I go. It's made from 100% bamboo viscose, making it feel just as light and breathable as it is cozy. It's a soft, drapey knit blanket that almost melts over your body as you snuggle up to it. It's ideal for winter, and ultimately any season you want to bundle up with a nice blanket.
$169 at Cozy EarthWeighted blankets are great for warmth and comfort. Its design traps heat while also relieving stress with a hug-like sensation. Now there's a weighted blanket large enough to cover your whole bed -- Baloo Living's weighted comforter. Made with 100% cotton exterior and interior and a glass microbead fill, the comforter is free from polyester or synthetic liners. While the comforter is warm, it is still light enough to use in all seasons..
$279 at Baloo LivingParachute is a premium bedding brand that offers products from bedding, bath to home, such as robes and furniture. Parachute's Organic Cloud Cotton Quilt is designed to keep you warm and comfortable. Made of three layers of 100% organic cotton and polyester fill, the quilt is soft and light -- just like a cloud. Layer this product on top of a comforter, duvet, blanket or use it on its own. Be aware that if you have pets that sleep with you, their paws might unintentionally pull at the delicate fibers..
$259 at Parachute HomeBrooklinen has some of the best sheets out there. So good, in fact, that it made our list twice. In addition to flannel, Brooklinen offers a Luxe sheet set. These best-selling sheets have a 480 thread count and are made of 100% long staple cotton. These sheets are a better alternative to the Brooklinen flannel sheets if you're a hot sleeper, as the Luxe sheets are slightly cooler.
$159 at BrooklinenThe BedJet is new climate-controlled technology that funnels warmth or cooling directly into your mattress. The machine fits right under the bed and works with any mattress, even adjustable beds. Just plug in the BedJet and use the remote or the Bluetooth app (compatible with Android and iOS ) to control the amount of cool or warm air coming directly into your mattress. The cooling features are great for hot sleepers who suffer from night sweats, and the warmer settings give you the "just out of the dryer" feel.
$369 at BedJetAll of these comfy winter products on this list have been chosen based on price, materials, customer reviews, feel and comfort, durability and personal testing. Most prices are shown for twin sizes.
The key to making your bed cozy is layers. A warm blanket on top of a warm comforter on top of warm sheets. A heated blanket or heated mattress is also an option. Weighted blankets offer warmth and relief from stress and anxiety.
Duvet and comforters are both great for winter. However, the material of a duvet or a comforter may make it warmer, thus, better suited for cold months. Wool and flannel are two of the warmest materials. Down or extra layers of cotton are also great options. Whichever you choose, find a material that will keep you warm.
The warmest bedding for winter will be anything flannel, wool or down. Flannel, especially, is a woven material that traps heat. Brushed flannel material is soft and warm, making it the best option for winter.
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