Shoppers battle heatwave with cooling blanket now £26 in Prime Day deal

Many will be struggling to sleep as another heatwave embraces the UK this weekend, so ensuring a cool and comfortable experience is a top priority for everyone. Amazon Prime Day runs until midnight tonight and has huge deals on every from Apple Airpods to mammoth bulk buys of KitKats that work out cheaper than supermarkets.

But if the weather is a bit much, the OMERAI Cooling Blanket is an Amazon bestseller that has proved a top choice with many shoppers. The summer essential has been reduced to £26.24 in a Prime Day deal, saving 25% off its usual £34.99 price, making it a relatively small investment that shoppers report makes a big difference to your summer nights. One customer even shared that: "We took it away on our holiday to France to help survive the extreme temperatures, and it worked well."

Designed specifically for hot sleepers and muggy evenings, this clever blanket is made from cool-to-the-touch, breathable fabric, helping to regulate body temperature and prevent an uncomfortable and restless night.

One side features a refreshing, cold-to-the-skin finish, while the other offers a soft, breathable texture for when the temperature finally drops, giving the best conditions no matter the weather.

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Measuring 150x200cm, it can be used on beds, sofas, or even as a lightweight travel throw on holiday. Its lightweight, packable design of the cooling blanket means it's easily folded into a bag ready for picnics, camping trips, or sunny afternoons in the garden.

Alternatively, Oodie has slashed the price of several cooling blankets when you buy two or more online. Elsewhere, Dunelm has recently launched its Soft and Cooling range of bedding too, which is ideal for summer.

However, Prime members keen to get the item delivered quickly have snapped up more than 100 in the past month, earning the blanket an Amazon’s Choice badge. One happy review read: "I was very sceptical about this purchase, but stand corrected. The fabric is soft and has good weight and texture. Definitely worth the price."

Another buyer shared: "My son constantly gets hot, and this was the perfect solution. He even puts it in the freezer for extreme cooling."

It does however take some sleepers a while to get accustomed to, with a three-star reviewer explaining: "It takes a while to feel a little bit of relief during this hot weather, but it is a lovely material to sleep with, no added weight, and it does make it a functional temp after your body gets used to it."

This offer is an Amazon Prime Day deal so will end at midnight tonight (July 11).