Cosy gifts for someone who always feels the cold
Warm them up without turning up the heating: heated throws, thermal layers and cosy treats.
Everyone knows someone who’s always cold: fingers like ice, jumper on in July, eyeing up the thermostat. With heating bills still high, gifts that warm the person rather than the whole house are useful and genuinely appreciated.
Electric heated throws and blankets use very little electricity compared with central heating, typically costing a few pence an hour to run.
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A heated throw
£££ Treat
The ultimate gift for the perpetually cold. Wraps around them on the sofa for a fraction of the cost of heating the room.
Worth knowing: Choose one with several heat settings, an auto shut-off timer and a detachable controller so it can go in the washing machine.
See options on AmazonA wearable blanket hoodie
££ Mid-range
A giant fleece hoodie they can wrap up in and still use their hands. Great for working from home.
See options on AmazonA hot water bottle with knitted cover
£ Budget
Old-fashioned but unbeatable for cold feet in bed. A knitted cover makes it feel like a gift.
Worth knowing: Replace hot water bottles every couple of years. Many show a date stamp on the neck.
See options on AmazonA microwavable wheat bag
£ Budget
Heats in a couple of minutes and drapes over shoulders or tummy. Many come lightly scented with lavender.
Worth knowing: Follow the heating instructions carefully; overheating can scorch the filling.
See options on AmazonThermal socks
£ Budget
Thick, brushed-inside socks that make a real difference for cold feet.
See options on AmazonRechargeable hand warmers
££ Mid-range
For cold commutes, dog walks and draughty offices. Most double as a small power bank.
See options on AmazonA heated gilet
£££ Treat
Battery-powered heat panels in a lightweight gilet. Ideal for outdoor workers, football parents and cold offices.
Worth knowing: Check whether a power bank is included.
See options on AmazonA thermal base layer
££ Mid-range
A thin layer under their clothes that traps warmth. The secret weapon of people who work outdoors.
See options on AmazonAn insulated travel mug
££ Mid-range
Keeps tea or coffee hot for hours, so they get warm drinks on the go.
See options on AmazonA door draught excluder
£ Budget
Stops the cold air creeping under doors. A small, practical gift that makes a room noticeably warmer.
See options on AmazonLuxury drinking chocolate
£ Budget
Proper hot chocolate made from real chocolate flakes. Warms from the inside out.
See options on AmazonGrippy slipper socks
£ Budget
Fleece-lined socks with grippy soles, for padding around on cold floors.
See options on AmazonTips for cosy gifts
- For electric heated products, look for a UK plug, overheat protection and an auto shut-off.
- Layers beat bulk: a thin thermal layer often does more than a thicker jumper.
- Pair a bigger gift like a heated throw with a small treat like hot chocolate.
Budget guide: £ roughly under £15 · ££ roughly £15–£40 · £££ over £40. Prices vary between retailers and over time.
