Stay warm in the new year with these 12 cozy items

Published January 2, 2025

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Graphic by Kayleigh Drake; photos courtesy of Amazon

We all appreciate warm holiday wishes, but we also like being warm as we head into the new year. Whether you’re outside braving the cold or looking to stay comfortable indoors, we’ve come up with this list of 12 buys that will keep the chill at bay.

In our rundown, we’ve gone for variety, with products ranging from self-heating jackets and mugs to blankets and space heaters. Plus, every product on our list has been given high ratings by Amazon users!

1. With a soft outer layer and sherpa fleece lining, this “wearable blanket” can be worn by men or women.

>> Buy the Bedsure Blanket Hoodie for $34.99 on Amazon

2. These wool socks feature a breathable design and solid cushion and arch support, and they’re also itch-free (a major plus in our book!).

>> Buy the Alvada Warm Thermal Wool Socks for $14.99-$19.99 on Amazon

3. When your child is in a stroller during chilly weather, this plush, weatherproof footmuff can be attached to the stroller, providing coverage from head to toe.

>> Buy the UPPAbaby CozyGanoosh Footmuff for $169.99 on Amazon

4. These Zigzagger shoes are rugged enough to be worn outside and comfy enough to lounge around in while indoors, thanks to the fleece lining and memory foam sole.

>> Buy the Zigzagger Men’s Slip On Moccasin Slippers for $34.99 on Amazon

5. Available in a wide range of colors, these EBMORE fuzzy socks are more than comfortable enough for everyday wear — but we like to wear them with our PJs on cold winter nights.

>> Buy the EBMORE Womens Fuzzy Socks for $14.99 on Amazon

6. The Dreo space heater has enough power to heat up a large room in seconds, and its 70 degrees of oscillation provides complete coverage of large spaces.

>> Buy the Dreo 1500W PTC Ceramic Space Heater for $74.99 on Amazon

7. Stay toasty on the slopes even without a heavy jacket using this battery-powered vest, which can heat up specific zones on your chest and back depending on your preferences.

>> Buy the ORORO Men’s Lightweight Heated Vest with Battery Pack for $154.99 to 164.99 on Amazon

8. In addition to being a solid water- and wind-resistant jacket, this DEWBU jacket can be warmed for up to 10 hours using the included battery pack.

>> Buy the DEWBU Heated Jacket for Women with 12V Battery Pack for $149.99 on Amazon

9. For small spaces, sometimes you only need an economical small heater to warm up, and this Andily heater is small enough to fit on a bedside table.

>> Buy the Andily Space Heater Electric Heater for $25.99 on Amazon

10. Keep your hot drinks hot using this gravity-induction warming plate, which comes with its own ceramic mug. (However, you can also use any mug you like with this plate as long as it has a flat bottom.)

>> Buy the BESTINNKITS Smart Coffee Cup Warmer Set for $35.99 on Amazon

11. Sometimes you can’t do better than a simple, cozy blanket for warmth, and Eddie Bauer’s soft cotton flannel blanket goes well with any bedspread or by itself on a couch.

>> Buy the Eddie Bauer Throw Blanket for $15.29 on Amazon

12. Not only does this warmer massage your feet shiatsu-style, but you can also use it for your head, back and legs.

>> Buy the Snailax Shiatsu Foot Massager with Heat for $54.99 on Amazon

Ho Lin is a content writer at McClatchy. He has over two decades of experience in content strategy, creation, and development, ranging from subjects such as anime and manga to military benefits, job search advice and AI evaluation. Ho is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and holds a M.A. in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Ho also writes both fiction and non-fiction; his books include China Girl and Bond Movies: A Retrospective.