{"title":"Warmth","description":"\u003cp\u003eCold is the problem that turns a nuisance into an emergency — a power cut in January means the heating's off too. This collection keeps the household warm without mains power: hand warmers for pockets and school runs, foil blankets for kits and cars, and emergency sleeping bags for when the boiler picks its moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHand warmers: single-use and reusable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-use air-activated warmers\u003c\/strong\u003e give up to 10 hours of heat and cost pennies — perfect for coat pockets, touchlines and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-emergency-kits\"\u003ecar kit\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eReusable gel and rechargeable warmers\u003c\/strong\u003e pay for themselves over a winter of school runs and dog walks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlankets and emergency sleeping bags\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoil blankets\u003c\/strong\u003e weigh nothing and belong in every kit and glovebox. \u003cstrong\u003eEmergency sleeping bags\u003c\/strong\u003e are the heavier-duty version — windproof, waterproof and warm enough to sleep in. Add proper blankets to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-cut-kits\"\u003epower cut kit\u003c\/a\u003e and winter stops being a threat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarmth FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do hand warmers last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle-use warmers run 6–10 hours once opened. Reusable gel warmers give 30–60 minutes per click and reset in boiling water; rechargeables run 3–8 hours per charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre hand warmers safe for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes with supervision — in a pocket or glove, not directly against skin for long periods. Low-temperature burns come from prolonged direct contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo foil blankets keep you warm or just trap heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey reflect your own radiated heat back — which is most of the job. Layer one over a normal blanket and you keep both warmth and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the best way to keep a house bearable in a winter power cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShrink the problem: everyone in one room, doors closed, curtains drawn, layers on, warm drinks going. One room stays comfortable far longer than a whole house.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/thepreparedhousehold.co.uk\/collections\/warmth.oembed","provider":"The Prepared Household","version":"1.0","type":"link"}