Hot water bottle bag vs Electric heating pad, which one is better for your baby

In order to ease any pain, we prefer to apply indirect heat to the particular wounded part of our body. Though the heating option is not suitable for all kind of pain, most of the physical pain such as back pain, ankle pain, shoulder pain etc. can be eased by applying heat on the particular place. For the purpose previously hot water bag was used but nowadays the electric heating pad has gained popularity. But before using, you should know which one will be good for you and especially for your baby. Here is a piece of detailed information on them. 

What is a hot water bottle bag?

A hot water bag is a stoppered container, which is made of plastic or rubber. It is designed to pour hot water inside it and used to heat up a specific portion of the body to ease the pain. 

What is an electrical heating pad?

The purpose of an electrical heating pad is the same as a normal hot water bottle bag, which is used to regulate the pain on a specific part of the body. Though the water is not used here and in place of that an electrical circuit is used to get the temperature. 

Hot water bottle bag vs Electric heating pad

Though hot water bag is a conventional or old way of heating, until now it is being used by many of us due to some benefits. An electric heating pad is designed to offer several modern benefits to serve in a convenient way. Here are some reasons why a hot water bottle bag is safer for babies than an electrical heating pad. 

You can use it anywhere

As the name suggests, an electric heating pad requires electricity to use. While in order to use a hot water bottle bag, only hot water is required. In most cases, while going outdoor with a baby, mothers generally carry hot water in a flask. Or you also can just ask for some hot water to any tea shop or restaurant. But it is not necessary that you will get a suitable socket at every place so that you can use an electric heating pad. 

No chance of an electrical fault

We all know that if there is an electrical connection, there will be a chance of occurring electrical hazards. Inside the pad, a heating coil is used in order to get the desired temperature. So, any kind of electrical fault can occur and damage the inside coil. The electric heating pad comes with a long cable and most of the time we keep it by folding the cable while we are not using it. On the folds, the cable gets damaged and the inner metal wires come out. At the time of using it, there will be a chance of short-circuiting due to the damage which can lead to an accident. In case of physical contact with the wire, anyone can get electrical shock and that anyone can be your baby too. That will be the worst one. So, if you are using a hot water bottle bag, you can easily avoid these kinds of electrical hazards.

Scope of temperature regulation

The temperature of an electric heating pad is fixed. You can not increase or decrease it but the scenario is different for a hot water bottle bag. You can warm up the water as per your required temperature and use it in the baby hot water bottle bag. So, in this way, you can regulate the temperature in case of a hot water bottle bag. 

So, now you know the consequences of using an electric heating pad and what are the advantages of using a hot water bottle bag for your baby. Next time when you will choose a heating option for your baby, choose wisely. You also can take an expert’s advice in order to make the best choice.