Finally, we cross-reference all of the above information to present you with a carefully curated selection of high-quality products. While it’s only natural to be concerned for the welfare of your kids, heated gilets are generally safe. They work in a similar way to electric blankets and should not electrocute you or burn your skin – there is not enough voltage in heated gilets for this. Melanie Macleod is a freelance writer specialising in beauty, health and wellness with over 10 years of experience. As well as Mumsnet, she’s written for Get The Gloss, Stylist, Professional Beauty, The Guardian and Hitched. In her spare time, she enjoys spin classes, Parkrun, and visiting spas. Why you should trust us

Our Swears By edits are compiled by journalists with expertise in the areas they’re writing about. To help ensure we give the best, most accurate and trustworthy recommendations, we follow several steps when choosing products. Recommendations from real people Consider whether you want a heated gilet to keep you warm on chilly walks or whether you want one that eases muscular pain, and this will guide you to the best heated gilet for you. Some have a heating system with more warm patches than others, so if you want a gilet to soothe muscle ache, look for one with heating zones where you suffer pain.

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For this guide, we looked at the best heated gilets that had won the most accolades and recommendations across the board to bring you the top ones at various price points. We think there’s something here for everyone. About the author With the cost of living crisis taking full effect as temperatures plummet, many Mumsnet users are looking ahead to winter for ways to keep themselves warm without cranking up the central heating. Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has said heated gilets cost just 7p per week to run – much cheaper than other methods of heating your home, especially if you’re the only one in during the day. So, while they’re costly to buy initially, they make for a sound investment long-term.

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