Think you know everything there is to know about your hot water bottle? Here are 10 uses you may not have thought of.
1. Pre-warm your bed
Place it between the sheets 15 minutes before bedtime.
2. Relax your muscles after sport
Warmth promotes muscle recovery.
3. Calming an anxiety attack
Heat on the solar plexus has an immediate calming effect.
4. Warm your clothes
Put it in your bathrobe before getting out of the shower!
5. Relieve stomach cramps
After a heavy meal, warmth helps digestion.
6. Thaw frozen feet
Much more effective than socks!
7. Soothe a stiff neck
15 minutes on the back of the neck and the pain eases.
8. Warm arthritic hands
Gently squeeze a small hot water bottle between your hands.
9. Soothe a grumpy baby
The warmth reminds you of mum's tummy (always check the temperature!).
10. Meditate more comfortably
A hot water bottle on your lap helps you stay still for longer.