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I have been using this hot water bottle daily for nearly a month. I really loved my previous hot water bottle that I bought from a local store, but after several years it started to leak at the seam. I tried buying a similar one but the material was so thin I feared it would burst. I returned that and bought this one. The “rubber” material is thick enough I feel confident that it will last. The seam is very thick. I thought it would bother me when “cuddling” with it, but it’s been fine, and I have the added reassurance that the seam won’t break. The cap is very easy to open and close and it has never leaked. I use it according to the instructions, not over-filling or over-tightening, using only hot tap water, and never lying on it. I use it every night to pre-warm my bed. I keep it under thick blankets and it stays warm for half the night. I keep it near me (not touching me) and it gently radiates heat to me. I also use it to warm my feet during the day if my toes get too cold. At first I thought this looked cheaply made as the rim at the top looks roughly cut, but the performance has been great. I have the purple color.

Just like the old ones! Thick. Stays warm. Stays warm for awhile. I use it in my sleeping bag at night, warms it up. appears durable..have had no issues. I use a small flannel pillow case when I use. Sl. dull red. Cap works well with seal.

Heavy duty. Very happy purchasing this item

I've used my new hot water bottle for only 2 nights, so this review is based on very limited experience.I am impressed by the thick rubber construction which seems like it may outlast the one I bought from CVS drugstore 6 months ago. That one was replacing another one that I had been using during the winter months almost nightly for about 15 years. It finally developed a pin hole leak or two and had to be retired.I was disappointed when I saw what was available in the stores to replace it which seemed to be made out of thinner fairly transparent plastic that has a somewhat toxic smell. When I finally found one that seemed okay, it was shockingly expensive and a bit thin along the side seams in my opinion. I've been using that one for about 2 weeks this winter, but don't fully trust it.I have read tons of reviews on Amazon and elsewhere and recently broke down and bought a mid-range heating pad on Amazon. I don't really want an electric device and haven't used it yet. I may return it.So, back to this new hot water bottle. The first night, after filling it, I noticed a distinct rubber smell, so I placed it by my feet, away from my nose. The water bottle worked fine. The rubber smell may have lessened by the 2nd night. (FYI, I used my digital cooking thermometer to determine the water temp before filling. I aim for very hot, but not boiling, the water temp that I used was 170° F/ 76.6 ° C.)I am hopeful and pleased, so far. I will update my review later on if I can.Provided the rubber smell goes away, mostly, I may buy another one. You just don't know how important something basic like this is until you can't find a new one!!One last thing, I bought a considerably more expensive Japanese hard plastic water bottle from Amazon at the same time as this one. I also like it lot.It's not squishy and cozy, but holds a lot of very hot water without leaking. Since it's been a bit colder than usual, I'm using both and have high hopes that each will provide reliable leak-free warmth for a number of years. We'll see. If so, it's money well spent!!!So, yes, I do reccomend this hot water bottle based on my limited experience, so far.

I was so happy to receive this hot water bottle to help treat my chronic abdominal pain, period cramps and muscle soreness. It has become a part of my everyday routine, as it is quite effective.Benefits: I feel instant comfort every time I use this hot water bottle. The warmth helps relax my muscles and provide a steady form of heat when I go to sleep that I’ve found helps me fall asleep faster, as I relax quite quickly. The hot water bottle stays warm for much longer than my homemade hot compresses and is quite comfortable to use sitting up or laying down. It also helps that it’s fluid so it lays and forms comfortably against my body.How To Use: The instructions on the lip state: “Do Not Use Boiling Water Fill Not More Than ⅔ Full And Expel Air Ensure Stopper Is Securely Fixed Store Empty And With Stopper Removed”. It’s clear to advise you not to fill it with boiling water from a kettle, just hot water from the faucet. However, I find that just filling it with just hot water from the faucet does not get it hot enough to my comfort (your comfort level may differ so please try it first). So I usually fill it around ¼ full of hot faucet water and almost ¾ full of water from the kettle that I let steam but never boil to a whistling point. As advised above, it’s important to leave at least ¼ empty at the top in the hot water bottle to allow for pressure changes with the temperature of the water, so I fold that top part over to expel any air before screwing the cap on. I never lay it directly against my skin. I always have my clothing as a barrier between my skin and the hot water bottle to decrease any chance of burns.Storage: Store empty without the stopper in it so it can breathe. I store mine under the sink laying flat with the stopper next to it.Caution: There is a danger in burning yourself when pouring water in from a kettle if it’s just boiled so be sure to pour out some into the sink away from yourself then pour into the hot water bottle to avoid the sudden burst of boiling water that can scald your hand. Of course you can also spill on your hand if you have poor aim or pour too quickly so be sure to be careful and pour very slowly. I’ve read on other websites that using hot kettle water in your hot water bottle will wear it out faster as it is not good for the natural rubber. But as this is the purpose I bought it for, I find that the benefits outweigh that risk. But you may feel differently so just be advised. One warning on the lip states: “Warning: Hot Water Bottles Can Cause Burns Avoid Prolonged Direct Contact With The Skin”. Solid advice.Pros:-Helps Me Sleep-Helps Me Relax-Great Color Selection-Helps Relieve Muscle Soreness-Comfortable to Use Sitting Up or Laying Down-Has Never Leaked/Stopper Has Never Come Loose-Rubber Design Comfortable & Easy to Grip For AdjustingCons:-Using Hot Kettle Water May Wear It Down Faster-If You Put Too Much Hot Kettle Water in it May Burn You (The Rubber Does Get Quite Hot So Be Careful To Find Your Comfort With Hot Faucet Water/Kettle Water)I have yet to use it with cold water as it is still winter so I’m not sure how it serves as a cold compress. But from what I’ve experienced with using it as a hot compress I feel confident it won’t disappoint.

Old fashioned and wonderful. Works better than anything else I’ve tried. Love it!!!