The 10 best hot water bottles for your family this winter

Hot water bottles

by Hannah James |
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With energy prices rocketing and the weather plummeting, there has never been a better time to purchase a hot water bottle. They will keep you feeling warm without the expense of turning on your heating. With that being said, we have scoured the internet to find the best hot water that the family can enjoy.

Please note: Children under the age of four should not have direct contact with a hot water bottle. However, you can use them to warm their bed or cot then remove it before they snuggle down for bed.

Once upon a time, these rubber water bottles were solely used for warming winter beds. They have since evolved and are now recommended as an alternative to or alongside traditional medicines. Even if you are pregnant it is safe to use one for short periods. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recommends the heat vessel in the early stages of labour. The trust advises expectant mummies to put a covered hot water bottle on areas that ache, such as your lower back, underneath your bump or between your thighs to help to ease the pain. This isn't just for pregnancy - it is also the case for anyone suffering from body aches and pains.

So, whether you are looking for a cost-effective way to keep your family warm or a fantastic gift for a mother-to-be, we have found the best hot water bottles for every member of your family from school-aged children to mum and dad.

Best hot water bottles

Writer's choice

Description

This luxury Rebecca sheepskin hot water bottle has been made from traditional rubber and 100 per

Pros

  • Soft
  • Premium quality

Cons

  • Not suitable for vegans
  • Not suitable for children

Best water bottle for kids

Description

If you are looking for a super sweet hot water bottle to keep your little one warm, this Helen

Pros

  • Toy included
  • Sweet design and soft
  • Suitable for children

Cons

  • Price

Best for older children
Heated Cuddly Sloth
Price: £20.99

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Description

Filled with cereals and lavender, this is no ordinary hot water bottle. Not only is it the cutest

Pros

  • Made from 100 per cent organic materials

Cons

  • Some excess moisture may form during the first few applications
  • Not suitable for diabetics or people with circulatory problems

Best for the whole family
Warmies 13'' Fully Heatable Cuddly Toy

Rrp: £19.99

Price: £15.90
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Description

If waiting for the kettle to boil doesn't float your boat, this is another speedy option. Another

Pros

  • Soft and cuddly - double as a toy when not heated
  • No water so no risk of scalding
  • Suitable for all ages

Cons

  • Contains fragrances that may cause allergies

Best for pregnancy
Revitale Extra Long Hot Water Bottle
Price: £12.49 (was £24.99)

Description

When you are pregnant, those aches and pains come in an abundance and even those areas you didn't

Pros

  • Stays warm for hours

Cons

  • Faux fur cover moults

Best for dad
Vagabond Bags 2 Litre Man Flu Hot Water Bottle and Cover
Price: £12.95

Description

Is there anything worse than 'man flu'? Well as mums we know the answer is a resounding yes.

Pros

  • Novelty cover

Cons

  • There is no real treatment for 'man flu'

Best faux fur water bottle

Description

This is the larger hot water bottle designed by Helen Moore. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the

Pros

  • Suitable for vegans
  • Multiple colour choices
  • Premium quality and softness

Cons

  • Price

Best wearable hot water bottle
Kids Hot Water Bottle with Novelty Plush Super Soft Cover
Price: £13.97

Description

Hot water bottles can be a fantastic alternative to painkillers or in addition to medication. This

Pros

  • Practical
  • Wearable

Cons

  • Small in size

Percy Pig Hot Water Bottle
Price: £19.50

Description

You can now get the iconic Percy Pig hot water bottle and we are obsessed. The M&S iconic pig

Pros

  • Fantastic for M&S fans
  • Super cute

Cons

  • Small size

Best hot water bottle gift set

Description

Give the gift of a brilliant nights sleep with this faux fur water bottle and matching eye mask.

Pros

  • Good quality

Cons

  • Dressing gown pictured is sold separately

The best hot water bottle safety advice

Using a hot water bottle may seem simple, but there is some safety guidance to follow:

• Use a cover and ensure that none of the rubber bottle is exposed

• Hot water should be filled by a responsible adult and never a child

• Do not lay on top of a hot water bottle

• Do not use if you are allergic to latex

• Use warm, cooled-down kettle water to fill

• Replace it every three years

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