In short, you should use each type of electric blanket\nexactly as intended. So, you can sleep on top of an electric blanket that is\ndesigned to go underneath your sheets. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Electric blankets consist of a huge network or tiny\nwires that run through the entire thing in order to keep the user warm during\nuse. Even though these types of blankets can be really helpful in a lot of situations,\nthey have also been rumored to be very dangerous if not used correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will be going over everything you\nneed to know about electric blankets, from how you should use them all the way\nto some helpful safety tips that will allow you to rest peacefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to sleeping with electric blankets, a\nlot of people are hesitant to do so. This is due to the fact that electric\nblankets are made of electrical wires that could cause a safety hazard if you\nare not careful with how you use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same conversation, many people are unsure\nwhether or not you can sleep on top of an electric blanket. This is exactly\nwhat we will be clearing up in this section. But first, we will be highlighting\nthe two different types of electric blankets: over and under. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a look at the list down below to get a quick\nexplanation of the difference between the two, along with their individual\ncharacteristics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over electric blankets are the most common design in\nthis category. If you have ever seen or used one of these before, it is\nprobably what you envisioned at the beginning of this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These types of blankets are almost exactly what they\nsound like. They go over the body, and over the bed as well. In other words, it\nfunctions just like a comforter, sitting on top of the sheets during sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Under electric blankets, on the other hand, are also\npretty similar to what you might be picturing right now. This type of\nblanket goes under all layers of the bed, and is very similar to a mattress\npad. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a result, under electric blankets are much thinner\nthan the alternative. However, both of these options are connected to the wall\noutlet by a power cord in order to be used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, going back to the original question about sleeping\non top of electric blankets, it is definitely something that can be done\nsafely. However, you should only do this if you have an under electric blanket\nthat you are actually supposed to sleep on top of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, if you have an over electric blanket, you\nshould stick to sleeping under it. This is due to the fact that the weight and\nimpact of your body can interfere with the internal wires and cause a safety\nissue while you are sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All in all, you should use electric blankets exactly\nas instructed, and if you want to sleep on top of yours, then you should\npurchase the correct design to suit your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have gotten an idea of what the\ndifference is between an over and under electric blanket, you might be\nwondering which one is better for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over electric blankets, first of all, are very easy to\nmove around the house. This comes from the blankets being similar to a\ncomforter, meaning that they will rest on top of the bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to bring it into another room, you can\nsimply unplug it from the wall and make the transfer without disturbing much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to the convenience that comes with using\nover electric blankets, you might experience relief from pain or pre-existing\nconditions. However, you should always consult your doctor before using one if\nthis applies to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the over electric blanket is great at\ntrapping natural body heat inside of the bed, since it covers the top of your\nbody while you are sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The negatives of this type of blanket, on the other\nhand, include running out of heat more quickly. More specifically, the heat of the\ntop of the blanket is directly exposed to the air in your bedroom, meaning that\nthe temperatures can go down fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They can also feel heavy and get in the way while you\nare sleeping or even just making your bed. With the blanket being on the top of\nthe bed, there is a higher probability of leaving spills and stains on the\nsurface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In exactly the same way that electric blankets can\nhelp relieve pain, they can cause an equal amount of discomfort, from sweating\nto worsening skin conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the benefits that come with using an\nunder electric blanket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Under electric blankets, on the other hand, are very\neasy to use and add comfort in comparison to their counterparts. They are\nincreasingly stable under the sheets, and don\u2019t move around much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are able to trap and retain heat inside of the\nbed, and also help to relieve pain and the symptoms of some pre-existing\nconditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Under electric blankets can be slept on top of with\nvery little safety risk. In fact, you can sleep with it in your bed every night\nwithout feeling a thing. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the negatives that come with using an\nunder electric blanket: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With all of the positives also come negatives. Under\nelectric blankets are not as moveable. If you want to transfer them, you will\nhave to take the entire bed apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are also only compatible with selective types of\nmattresses, and can cause discomfort while sleeping. If you are on top of a\nheat source, you can be prone to night sweating that can no longer be\ncontrolled unless you remove the blanket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To conclude, we will be touching on a few safety tips\nthat you can use for safe sleeping with electric blankets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some safety tips that you can follow while\nusing an electric blanket:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are using the blanket, you should always make\nsure that all of the cords and wires are intact, and that you are not folding\nit while it is plugged in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, don\u2019t have any direct contact with the\nblanket on either your skin or mattress, and be aware of how you leave it on,\nwhether you are sleeping or you have left the house. <\/p> SleepingReport.com copyright article was updated on Can You Sleep On Top Of an Electric Blanket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Which One Is Better: An Over Or Under Electric Blanket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are some of the negatives that come with using an\nover electric blanket:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, you can\u2019t sleep on top of an over electric\nblanket. This type of blanket is particularly designed to serve as a comforter,\nand nothing more. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tips For Staying Safe While Using Electric Blankets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n