It's great to use an electric blanket in the winter because they keep you very warm. You are advised that if you are pregnant to not use a heating pad or electric blanket because of the risk of Electro-magnetic shock. It could very well harm your unborn baby, especially in the first trimester.

Make sure you don't leave your blanket on high while you are asleep because it could cause a fire. Keep it on low while you are asleep and always turn it off before you leave your house. If you need to warm up your bed, turn it on but do not leave your house with it on because it can start a fire.

Electric blankets are also great because they will get a bed warm before you climb in to go to sleep. Not many people like climbing into bed when its cold. They are not very expensive and are worth what you pay for them.

You also shouldn't put an electrical blanket on a baby because it could cause them burns and unlike an older child they cant tell you if its hurting them. So, by the time they cry it could already be too late. Also, make sure you keep an eye on the wires of your electric blanket and make sure they are not getting bare. If you have exposed wires you shouldn't use your blanket anymore.

You take a risk at getting electrocuted if you do not make sure that your wires are covered on your blanket. To be safe you should get a new blanket every year. Even if you just use it ten hours a day for two to three months.

If your blanket fails to work, don't try to fix it yourself. Make sure to go get a new blanket so that you don't have a fire. The company cannot guarantee your repair work. If you follow the guidelines then you shouldn't have to worry about any kind of malfunction.

You can get them in so many different colors and so many different stores sell them. They are very easy to find especially during the holidays. And if you wait until after Christmas you can get them on sell. So it shouldn't be hard to find your favorite. And as long as you read the directions on how to use your electric blanket and follow the guidelines and rules then you should not have any problems with your blanket.