The 10 best hot water bottles for your family this winter

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

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