Warm gloves, blankets, and heated seats may not automatically come to mind during the height of summer. However, certain medical conditions make maintaining a comfortable body temperature a challenge.  There are also shoppers who want to get a head start on year-end holiday purchases. No matter what category a consumer falls into, it’s the perfect time of year to shop for items to keep a person warm. Here are some suggestions.

Even during summer months, sitting comfortably and staying warm during outdoor activities such as concerts, sporting events, or fishing and camping can be a problem in the morning or evening when it grows cool. The lightweight, portable Venture Heated Seat Cushion operates on a lithium-ion battery and can keep the user warm for up to five hours on a charge. It provides cushioning and support as well as warmth for the user. The Venture is water resistant and comes in a choice of black, red, green, or blue.

For trips to the cabin or lounging on the sofa during cool nights, the Huggie Buddy wearable blanket will keep the user as snug and warm as a hug. The heating pad over the chest and abdomen is made of a microfiber alloy to provide a high-performance heating grid that uses DC power to warm the individual. Four heat settings and a timer safely warm for up to 30 minutes at a time.  The Huggie Buddy has built-in sleeves, a front pocket for holding personal items or to warm the hands, and comes in a choice of brown, pink, or blue.

While heated car seats come standard on many newer cars, drivers and passengers in older models will benefit from Venture Heated Seat Covers. Sized to fit almost any car seat, they are simply slipped on and plugged into the 12v power outlet. A LED display indicates which of the four settings the user has chosen to provide warmth through the seat and back. The covers come in a choice of black, tan, or gray to complement any car’s interior.

Even in the summertime, some people are prone to cool hands. Keeping them warm while allowing freedom of movement thanks to ergonomic design and microfiber alloy heating elements, the Battery Heated Glove Liners work with dress or work gloves to keep the hands warm. Depending on which level of warmth the wearer chooses, the battery will provide up to four hours of comfort. The gloves come in black with an LED display to indicate temperature settings and are available in a choice of five sizes.

For participation in activities such as motorcycle rides and hiking where cold and windy conditions may be encountered, the Tri-Zone Heated Base Layer Pants provide a layer of needed warmth thanks to their microfiber heating elements. The incorporated lithium-ion battery runs for several hours on a charge and indicates the setting with an LED display. These pants come in black with a choice of five sizes.

These items are suitable for use by anyone living with conditions such as thyroid problems, Raynaud’s disease, circulation problems, or issues with maintaining body temperature due to aging.  

Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
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Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO