As soon as it arrived, I just wanted to put on the Warm Daddy. It looked sooooooooooo snuggly. On first impression it looks like a big, boxy, fluffy fleece hoodie, and even on my large frame it was roomy, but that's definitely what you want in something that you want to get changed under.

From the people who brought you the Mud Daddy cleaning system, this is a giant hoodie rather than a coat-style robe, so it won't shield you from rainy weather, but the Warm Daddy has something up its sleeve, well around the middle actually, that the others don't have, and the clue is in the name.

Warm Daddy is not just a name, it is actually what it does (it can warm mummies and non-parents too), because it has built in electric cabling that create three large heated pads (two in back, one in front) which essentially makes it a wearable heated blanket with a flexible heating switch.

You only need a power bank to plug into to set the heat circulating, and luckily it comes with a rechargeable 10000 mAh power bank that will give you up to 8 hours of cosiness.

It is also could be happily worn indoors if you are one of those eternally cold people (like me), though by my testing you don't really need the power bank on indoors, unless you live with an energy Scrooge or ice maiden who is always turning off the heating.

As you can see in the photos it reaches between my hip and knee, but I found this a bit short for bending over when doing a full swimming costume strip, though, at a tad under 6 foot, I am taller than the average woman, so the more vertically challenged may not have an issue.

It has nice big pockets on the front which will keep your possessions in place whilst also keeping your hands cosy.  The hoodie's generous size allows for easy movement whilst changing, and the hood is a very good size, enveloping your head in super-snug warmth which is very much appreciated after a cold swim.

These hoodies are unisex, hand or machine washable and quick-drying. Simply toss it in the washing machine on a gentle cool cycle (max. 35° using wool/silk detergent), and it's ready for your next adventure.

We tested the quite jazzy mottled blue colour, and there is also a red mottled version called Rose Tie-dye, but in all honestly I think it should be renamed Shark Attack, as I reckon if you wear that after a swim you should be prepared for people to question whether you have been attacked.  It is very in your face, but as you can see, there are also more subtle plain colours available.

price: £59.99

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