A good throw blanket should be cozy ... while bingeing reality television or using it to build a fort for your kids, it should also be easy to maintain (or at least camouflage stains).

The Bodyguard Blanket, made by a company called ProTecht, is a bulletproof 5/16-inch pad, made from the same materials used by our military, except it's for kids. They even come in different sizes.