People use hot water bottles for a variety of uses. Not only can hot water bottles be used for providing warmth, especially during the winter season, but also, hot water bottles can be used to apply heat to a specific part of the body. The advantage to a hot water bottle versus a stove with hot coals, is that hot water bottles can be kept nearby while asleep. While previous hot water bottles were created with zinc, copper, glass, earthenware, or wood, modern day conventional hot water bottles are manufactured in rubber. While electric blankets now compete with hot water bottles as a source of night-time heat, hot water battles can still be applied to the body for pain relief, and are also microwave-safe, meaning that they can be heated in a microwave oven.
Here is a guide that reviews 5 hot water bottles. Each hot water bottle will be described in terms of durability, price, size, features, shape, and other important details. Applicable web sites will be provided at the end of the guide.
1. Classic Fleece Covered Hot Water Bottle. This is made in Germany, and offered in a grey color on amazon.com. This product holds the heat longer than traditional rubber bottles, with thermoplastic material that is odorless and recyclable. The classic fleece covered hot water bottle can be used hot or cold, and has a brilliant and fade proof, soft and cozy fleece cover. These hot water bottles are used for aches, pains, muscular tension, stress, and cramps. Cold nights, cold feet, and children in need of warmth can all cuddle up to the classic fleece covered hot water bottle. The classic fleece covered hot water bottle is currently priced at $28.95 and can hold 2 quarts of water. The size of this hot water bottle is 12 inches by 7.25 inches.
2. Hot Water Bottle. This hot water bottle is 31 by 21 centimeters. It is offered in red and blue. This can be used in homes, offices, clinics, and hospitals, for heat therapy, relieving body aches, and pain. Hot water bottles can also be used for travel, outdoor camping, and for the first-aid kid box. The price is $22.99. These hot water bottles are offered in bulk as well, with discounted prices for units of 3-10.
3. Hot Water Bag. This hot water bottle has a capacity of 2000 milliliters, and is packed with 50 pieces per carton. The dimensions for each hot water bottle is 39 by 30 by 34 centimeters. Each hot water bottle has a stopper on top that can be removed to be filled with hot water. These hot water bottles can be used instead of heating pads for easing aches and pain, menstrual cramps, or also to warm the baby’s crib. Children with earaches will note the difference between a hot water bottle and a dangerous electrical pad. Also, these hot water bottles will keep you warm while sipping on hot chocolate!
4. Hot Water Bottle. Offered as a therapeutic aid, this hot water bottle soothes and comforts upset stomachs and aching joints. The hot water bottle comes in its own knitted “sweater” and retains heat and warmth longer than ordinary water bottles. This one costs only $12.98. These hot water bottles are provided by Harriet Carter, Distinctive Gifts since 1958.
5. Solid-Color Plushies. With a bright, comfy cover, warm, thick, polar fleece, solid-color plushies are made of 100% polyester, with dimensions of 14 by 7 and 3/4 inches per bottle. Priced at only $26.97, solid-color plushies come with either transparent classic, cross hatched, or single ribbed hot water bottle inside. Solid-color plushies are available in bright blue, crimson red, sweatshirt grey, evergreen, and chocolate.
Sources:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Fleece-Covered-Water-Bottle/dp/B000MUT1E4/ref=sr_1_8/179-1011605-1816814?ie=UTF8&s;=hpc&qid;=1236127702&sr;=1-8.
2. http://www.surgicalshop.com/hospital_medical_supplies/rubber_hot_water_bottles.html.
3. http://sunda.en.alibaba.com/product/51823398-50366974/hot_water_bag.html.
4. http://www.harrietcarter.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/_/Hot-Water-Bottle-/productID/3663374e-aa5b-42e4-9b9d-b4227182354f/.
5. http://www.fashionhot.com/ItemPage.cfm?ID=63&Cat;=1&SubCat;=4.
