There are hot water bottles and heat packs in many shapes and sizes. Understandably so, because who doesn't want to benefit from comfortable warmth on their body? But there are also many differences, and I want to compare these with my Warmtemaantje.
What is the advantage of a Warmtemaantje over a hot water bottle?
- A Warmtemaantje is much safer to use. With a Warmtemaantje, you don't have to deal with boiling water, which can be very dangerous if the hot water bottle (unnoticed) starts to leak. A newborn baby cannot indicate that this is happening, with all the consequences.
- A metal or rubber hot water bottle can be useful for warming up a cot or clothes, but it is not practical for a young child or as an aid for breastfeeding because they are not moldable and too heavy to place on a tummy or chest. Additionally, it is not possible to use a hot water bottle cold from the freezer, which is sometimes very desirable. A Warmtemaantje CAN be put in the freezer and placed on swelling/engorgement.
- The Warmtemaantje is a flexible heat cushion; the pits conform nicely to the body, allowing you to optimally benefit from its shape.
- The Warmtemaantje is shaped to spare a baby's freshly filled tummy.
How is the Warmtemaantje different from heat packs with other fillings?
- Durability: The Warmtemaantje is filled with cherry pits. This filling is the most durable because cherry pits can get wet and are even washable. Because you can sprinkle the heat pack with water before use, the chance of the pits drying out and thus fire hazard is smaller than when you use, for example, flaxseed or wheat.
- Washing: Additionally, there is a chance that a baby will spit up or urinate on the Warmtemaantje. The Warmtemaantje does not then have to be thrown away immediately because you can easily wash it by hand or in the washing machine.
- The cherry pit is an inedible by-product that is also very difficult to germinate. Therefore, you can also sprinkle the Warmtemaantje with water before heating it in the oven or microwave. The Warmtemaantje then dries out less quickly, which extends its lifespan.
Conclusion: What makes the Warmtemaantje a better choice for your little one?
With the Warmtemaantje, when you follow the instructions, you have a product that you can safely use with your child for cramps or cold, or for yourself for breastfeeding, menstrual pain, muscle pain, or cold. In addition, it is a sustainable product since it uses a by-product that is also washable.
Which color or print will you choose?
