Soothe any bumps and bruises your little one picks up with this adorable hot and cold gel pack from Mini First Aid. With a cute teddy design to distract them from their injuries, this handy gadget can be warmed up or cooled down to provide two different soothing temperatures when needed. It's nice and compact, so you can tuck it away into a change bag easily to have it on hand, and the plastic material can be easily wiped down.
AmazonThis gel pack is flexible and easy to use, which is really important when dealing with an upset baby. We love the adorable teddy bear design, and it's easy to heat it up or cool it down with some warm water or by keeping it in the fridge.
Pros
- Versatile - can be used hot or cold!
- Super cute design
- Simple to keep clean
Cons
- Does take a little while to heat
- Not suitable for the freezer
- Reusable
- Can be used cold to reduce swelling, soothe headaches, or calm sunburn
- Gel pack can be heated to provide gentle relief during aches and pains
Awards
The Mini First Aid Hot & Cold Gel Pack won Gold for Best Safety Product in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. It's much nicer and far more relaxing for your little one than relying on frozen peas when there's a bump or a scrape. We love how flexible the material is so that you can use it even on awkward body parts, like elbow joints or sore knees. Our Mother&Baby testers used this gel pack with their own children at home - read on to find out what they thought.
Testing
Testing a first aid product is tricky; hopefully, your child won't get injured enough to need it! "Thankfully, we didn't need it very often, but a few times my little one bumped himself and was in tears," revealed one mum, going on to say: "As soon as I asked if he wanted to use the teddy bear cold pack, he brightened up and was happy to try it". "The gel pack is appealing to children with the teddy bear design. It is handy to store in the fridge or freezer, ready for when an accident happens," said another mother.
It sounds like the pack style is perfect for soothing stressed-out children when they get injured. One tester told us she believed "the cute teddy bear design made it much more appealing and friendly. It's a nice temperature for children, cold but not too cold". Another revealed that their child called it the "ouchie teddy", which is super cute. That same parent praised the shape for more than aesthetics, appreciating that "there were no sharp edges and it feels safe to use".
A pleased parent praised the design and size, calling it "perfectly sized for small swollen areas and flexible so you can bend it, for instance, round elbows." Another told us that "the design made it easy to apply and reuse, making it a practical tool for managing injuries and discomfort," which is great to hear - nobody wants their child to be in pain!
"When my 8-month-old little boy banged his head, the hot and cold pack was a lifesaver. I quickly applied the cold side to reduce the swelling, and it worked well to soothe him. It was soft, easy to use, and gentle on his skin," revealed a parent who appreciated the temperature moderation. Another described the gel pack as "a handy item to keep at home for those inevitable bumps and falls. The children really loved the cute bear design and were keen to use it. It's cold, but not too cold for little ones".
"I found this product really easy to use, and with the great design, my little one didn't mind using it as well," said a happy tester. She told us that "sometimes when he's hurt himself, he doesn't want anything on, but with this product, he was happy to use it when it was needed," which is excellent news for those with picky little ones who want to be independent.
This design also lends itself well to that kind of independent use."The product is very easy to use and compact enough to take away or pop in baby’s usual bag," reported one tester, telling us: "My little one even started to use it herself and hold to her head, so it's good for little and bigger hands". Using this gel pack is a brilliant soothing method that can help take the child's mind off their bump while relaxing the sore area all at once.
Final verdict
Overall, our parent testers were really impressed. One described their total impression of the gel pack as being "that it was effective, convenient, and versatile," telling us that "it provided quick relief for both pain and swelling, adapting well to different needs." It's a great way to prepare for those little accidents, and at a reasonable price, it won't break the bank either.
Emily Dale is a contributing writer for Mother&Baby, passionate about finding the best deals for families and collecting real parent reviews to explore the highest quality products for the home. She has also contributed as a Content Optimisation Executive to a number of other Bauer brands, including Yours and What's The Best.