Childrens Hot Water Bottles

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In this post I’m going to have a look at some of the different hot water bottles available for kids and suggest a few different options for kids of different ages.

Hot water bottles are a great addition to any bedtime and will help comfort any child at bedtime. There are three types of hot water bottles available that we’re going to have a look at today; the traditional hot water variety, the newer style microwavable ‘warmers’ and last but not least hot water bottle cuddly toys.

Traditional Hot Water Bottles

We all know what a traditional hot water bottle looks like and how they work so I’ll not go into further detail here. Manufacturers have started to produce hot water bottles and covers aimed specifically at kids. You can now get bottles featuring popular characters such as Bart Simpson, Hannah Monttana and Spiderman. These products are normally excellent value and are normally priced at under £10 for the bottle and the cover, which is usually removable for cleaning.

The obvious disadvantage to this type of hot water bottle is the inherent fact that it is filled with hot water, and has the potential to cause accidents, either through burns through prolonged contact with the surface of the hot water bottle or through accidents occurring if a little one unscrews the cap of the bottle. It’s therefore recommended that traditional hot water bottles are only given to older children. A much safer option for younger children is the new breed of microwavable warmers.

Microwavable Warmers

Microwaveable warmers serve exactly the same function as traditional hot water bottles but are much safer than standard hot water bottles in that they do not use hot water to retain the heat. They are instead filled with a wheat mix which is heated in the microwave. The warmth that these warmers provides is not as intense as traditional hot water bottles and this design obviously avoid problems with accidental spillage. Microwave warmers are a little more expensive than traditional hot water bottles and tend to retails for around £15.

Cuddly Toy Hot Water Bottles/Warmers

These cuddly toys contain either a hot water bottle or a microwavable warmer which can be removed to fill/heat. Great for young children to snuggle up to at night.

Below we’ve assembled a selection of the best hot water bottles on the market from a range of leading Internet retailers. The products are split into categories according to age.

• Best for young Children – Hot Hugs animal cuddly toy microwave warmers – There cute little chaps contain wheat filled packs that can be warmed in the microwave. There are a wide range of characters to choose from, including, pig, duck, dog, elephant, cat, lamb, monkey and many more. Hot Hugs RRP is £19.99 but we’ve tracked them down at Home and Garden Gifts for the discounted price of £18.65 (suitable for children 3+).
• Best for slightly older children – Pocket Pal Hottie – A traditional hot water bottles with an soft faux fur cover and a super cute ‘pocket pal’ soft toy. The cover is zipped for easy removal and can be washed in on a standard wash cycle. Pocket Pal Hotties come in 4 varieties with different characters for £29.99 each – click here to view the full range of Pocket Pals.
• Best for older children – Character Hot Water Bottles – Children will love these hot water bottles with covers featuring their favourite characters. Designs include Spiderman, Bart Simpson and Hannah Montana. The bottles are great value at under £10 each.

Hopefully the above has given you some ideas – if you still havn’tfound what you are looking for why not browse our full range of childrens hot water bottles (boys/girls) and cuddly toy hot water bottles.