Planning to keep warm 1. Keeping yourself warm • Wearing several thinner layers of clothing is more effective than wearing just one thicker layer, as warm air is trapped between each layer. Always go for fabrics such as wool or fleecy fibres rather than cotton, which is not as good at insulating. Thermal underwear, thick tights or woolly socks are also great base layers to keep you snug and warm. • A hot water bottle retains heat and will keep your hands and body warm for longer. You can also use wheat bags. Make sure you follow the safety instructions; don’t use boiling water, make sure the top is not leaking and don’t place directly on your skin. • Electric blankets are an excellent method of warming up your bed before you get in. Make sure you check whether the electric blanket can be left on all night as many should only be used for warming the bed. Never use an electric blanket and hot water bottle together as this is very dangerous.
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