Microwaveable Hot Water Bottles

The latest microwaveable hot water bottles also known as hottie's now come in a variety of styles, colours and choice. The main types are.

Hot water bottle shape:

For the traditionalist who still wants the classic hot water bottle shape they are manufactured in the same size and shape but grain filled rather than hot water filled. Many are produced in soft velour hard wearing material with the most popular the red microwavable hot water bottle type.

Novelty shape:

Since microwaveable hot water bottles are grain filled they are very easy to manufacture to any shape that suits. There are hot soft toys (see below) and novelty heart shaped microwaveable hottie's that make great gift for Valentine's Day or someone's special Birthday.

Microwaveable heat wraps:

The popular type is the heat wrap made to wrap around the neck, shoulders and lie across the stomach. These have been used to help alleviate stomach cramps, period pains and muscle aches, very simple to heat up in a microwave and give instant relief. You can buy hottie's that are collar shaped to warm the neck area and also large pads for greater surface heat. These microwaveable heat wraps colours and styles change each season for the latest trends but the tartan style heat wrap is a firm favourite and there year after year.

Microwaveable hot soft toys:

One of the latest additions to the microwavable hot water bottles is the soft toy warmer range. The choice of microwaveable soft toy warmers is endless and with each new character toy to hit the toy market there is always a microwavable range to follow. One of the most popular is the microwavable puppy soft toy warmer, always a winner with children of all ages. Safe to use, can be reheated over a thousand times, usually scented to aid sleep and a good generous size.

British Safety Standards

These days all microwaveable hot water bottles will comply with British Standard BS8433-2004, look for the information on the label or packaging. Also check the label for heating instructions, microwaves vary in power and depending on the size of the microwavable hottie and the power output of your microwave the heating times can vary. Microwavable hottie's are very safe to use, they have now been around a long time and give more choice in types, colours and styles than traditional hot water bottles.