Peterpan Hot Water Bottle with Cover, Extra Large Extra Thick Hot Water Bag for Pain Relief, Thicker Higher Quality Rubber for Better Insulation, BPA & Phthalates Free, Holds 90 Fl Oz, Red

I bought this for my wife because she is pretty much always cold. This kept her from freezing to death in the harsh North American winters! Fill it with hot tap water or very carefully with boiling water from a tea pot. It has held up for six months without drying out, so hopefully we'll get another year or two out of it.

My doctor advised me to get a heating pad and/or a hot water bottle to ease the pain in my back. The electric heating pad was fast but even on medium it got very hot, even when covered with its little slipcover and a dish towel. I disliked the way the heat felt sharp and realized I also didn't like the idea of being draped in electrical wires for even a short period of time. Browsing Amazon, I looked up rubber hot water bottles. Weren't that many still made of rubber, but of the few I found this one by Peter Pan stood out. It is 56% rubber instead of a synthetic material de jure and thru the text and reviews I got an education on how to use one. But I wasn't prepared for how terrific this rather antiquated piece of equipment is. It can be filled about 3/4 full with boiling water. If you squeeze out the remaining air before you screw in the plug the bottle will remain warm and cozy 7 hours later! It is very hot to the touch after you've filled it, so the handle on the shoulder makes so much sense because it makes the filling and handling much simpler, safer and less awkward than the cheaper version I got at the drug store (which had no handle and would not allow boiling water.) Peter Pan sends along a little cloth case with a zipper closure to keep it properly fitted to the bottle. I quickly came to appreciate this the first time I filled it as initially the bottle is piping hot. But the thing that has amazed me most is the glorious comfort of the heat radiating from this water bottle. It is so soothing and comfortable on aching muscles...way more pleasant than a stiff rectangle of cloth containing stiff electrical wires. Now I confess, at seventy-five, I'd never used a hot water bottle before, so perhaps those who have will not be surprised at my revelation. But for those of you who haven't, if you need the relief of some steady, soothing heat on sore, painful joints and muscles, and want to avoid EMF exposure, treat yourself to this sturdy, well made, rubber hot water bottle. Such a simple, practical and enduring technology from the nineteenth century! It greatly aided in my recouperation, but now I'm using it nightly since it's equally great in a chilly bed for cold feet!

It is a great sizehowever it does nnot hold the heat very lon

These are nice, not flimsy. They are a bit larger than the traditional ones. The handle is helpful when filling them. I use one for my dog, and he snuggles up to it.

Wow! I’m impressed. Easy to fill. Easy to use. Easy to carry. I use water at a temp just before it’s boiling. It keeps my bed warm all night till the morning. Came with a nice soft cover. The plug works well. Yes there is a rubber smell, but it doesn’t bother me very much and is dissipating over time. Wish I had bought this sooner.

Initial Review: Happy with my purchase, however, disappointed in the handle as it seems weak and I fear that it will tear soon.Review 1 year Later: Outstanding! No problems with the handle --Well I used this all last winter and been using it again this last month and that "weak" handle is still holding strong. I wouldn't fling it around by it, but I'm back to buy another as I prefer having two hot water bottles on really cold nights: one down and my feet and one up around my torso. I do put them in bed about 15-30 minutes before I go to bed and then when I'm ready I move them around and warm up the cold spots and get in to wonderful warmth.I do not like electric blankets, and to me there's nothing better than the heat from a hot water bottle -- it's just so much better anyway than electric.That "weak" handle that has held up so well (hope I don't jinx myself, is one of the main reasons I'm back to buy this particular brand. Also just the overall construction. With the deep ribs, I don't need to fuss with a material cover for it. The rubber is super thick and holds the heat well. It's quality in a world that tends to cut a lot of corners.Hope nothing has changed in them as I another now :)I wish there were other colors (purple please), but I won't buy other brands that don't have the handle. I have burned myself with other versions that don't have a handle and you're trying to hold it around the neck of the bottle while filling it with just boiled water and it's not smart at all. You still need to be careful with this, but still so much easier. As others have said, filling over the sink is the way to go.

This was a great size for an adult. In winter when the power goes out nothing is better than being cozy in bed with a hot water bottle.