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Would it be recommended to to sleep with a heating pad at night?

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NO: Do not ever sleep with an electric heating pad on. You could burn your skin, cause a fire, or become entangled in the cord, possible strangulation. Never fall asleep with the heating pad.

Answered 1/4/2021

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Would it be recommended to to sleep with a heating pad at night?

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Dr. Stephen Gordon answered

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