Hot water bottles are large rubber bottles "flattened" into an oval shape with a stopper on top that can be removed to fill them with hot water. They can be used instead of a heating pad for easing aches and pain, menstrual cramps, or to warm the baby's crib. In fact they can be used for anything a heating pad can be used for, and more.

Hot water bottles can be used in many instances where you may not want to use a heating pad, or can't. For instance if your child is in bed with an earache a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel will provide the needed relief without the dangers that an electrical pad might introduce. Hot water bottles can also be taken outside. Just heat up some water over that campfire, fill your bottle and place it under your jacket while you SIP that hot chocolate!