Toy Warmer - a useful gift for a newborn
When a baby appears in a family or with friends, I want to give a newborn something useful and at the same time beautiful. Such a thing can be called a toy-heater.
Operating principle
The heated toy warmer retains heat well, so it is used to warm babies. Especially in demand such heating pads for intestinal colicSince the dry heat applied to the baby’s tummy relieves the baby’s condition, relieves cramps and helps to fall asleep. In addition, the toys-heaters note the properties to relieve nervous tension, calm down, increase resistance to diseases, develop fine motor skills and massage the handles.
Special features
- There are no age restrictions and no contraindications for the use of heating toys. A heating pad in the form of a toy is a completely safe thing for a small child. In its manufacture using environmentally friendly materials, and tiny unsafe parts are missing.
- It is much more convenient to use such a thing than other types of heaters. The heated toy gives heat up to two hours, and the child does not protest against the use of such a warm teddy “friend” in medical procedures.
- Hot-water toys attract with their interesting design. They are created in the form of a bear cub, tiger cub, kitten, puppy, sheep, owls, cartoon characters and many other characters.
- Inside the heating toys there are pleasantly smelling fillers, so the heated product exudes a pleasant smell.
- If necessary, such a toy is easy to wash, but since special materials with dirt-repellent properties are used to make most of these heaters, it is very rare to wash such products.
How to use?
Most often, the toy warmer is used as a source of dry heat.
Before using such a toy for the first time, read the instructions that came with it. It is also important to consult a pediatrician to rule out possible contraindications to thermal procedures.
Next, heat the product using an oven or microwave, and then attach the toy to the body of the child.
Types of fillers
For the outer shell of a hot-water toy, cotton or linen material and hypoallergenic plush are usually used, and the “stuffing” may differ in different products.
Inside the heaters, made in the form of toys, can be:
Cherry Bone
Cherry bones quickly enough heat up and give off heat over a long period. Toys with such filler have a pleasant aroma. In addition, kids like to touch them.
Cereals and legumes
Millet or wheat is most often found inside a children's hot-water bottle, but buckwheat, peas or rice can also be found. Grain is pre-cleaned and processed to increase resistance to temperature and moisture change. The main task of the grains in the toy-warmer is the long-term preservation of heat.
Lavender
A toy with such a filler helps to quickly fall asleep and restful sleep. It reduces irritability and relieves arousal, and also has a positive effect on immunity. In addition, lavender noted property to reduce muscle soreness.
Other herbs
Mint or lemongrass and other similar herbs are used for aromatherapy.
Why are models with cherry stones so popular?
In toy-warmers, filled with bones from cherries, there are a lot of advantages. Such products relieve emotional and physical stress, muscle pain, abdominal cramps. Such a toy can be used for rhinitis, back pain, cystitis and other problems. It can be used not only as a heating pad, but also for a cold compress.
One of the main advantages of such models is the fact that the toy pillow with cherry stones takes the form of a child’s body. This is especially important in the neonatal period, when the curves of the spine are only beginning to form.
Instructions for use
- Heat the product in a microwave oven (at 800 W you need to heat the toy for 1-2 minutes) or in the oven.
- Make sure the heater is not too hot. Also, keep the surface of the product dry and clean.
- Give the toy to your child or use it as a regular pillow.
- Reheating the heating pad toy is recommended only after it has completely cooled.
- Store after use in a cool, dry place.
- Wipe the product with a damp cloth, and if necessary, wash the outer shell of the toy. To do this, seam the seam, remove the filler and wash the toy with your hands or in a typewriter in delicate mode. When the product dries, collect the toy and carefully sew it.
How else can you use?
- Toy warmers are often used for cooling, for example, if the baby has a bruise, nosebleeds or sprains. To do this, it is placed in the freezer or in the refrigerator, and then applied to the body of the child.
- Hot water bottle in the form of a cute animal or a doll is very fun to play, so many children use such a product for its intended purpose - they arrange games, put to bed, feed, hug during sleep.
- The toy warmer can serve as a small pillow, and the herbs contained inside help to carry out aromatherapy during sleep.
Model Reviews
- Heaters in the form of toys from Intelex are pleased with the quality, environmental friendliness and attractiveness. This English brand offers models in the form of owls, dolls, bears, domestic and wild animals. Inside these "fluffies" is selected millet and dried lavender petals. Weigh such hot-water bottles of 800-900 g.
- Cozy Plush brand offers kids not only hot-water toys, but also hot-water bottles in the form of scarves or slippers. Toys from this manufacturer are represented by various cute animals, dolls and cartoon characters. In the assortment there are hot-water bottles designed for the youngest children, so they differ in small size (about 15 cm) and weight (230 g). Artificial fur, fabric and lavender petals are used in their manufacture. The brand also offers larger heaters.
- Hot-water toys from the Russian manufacturer Fancy are recommended for children over the age of three. They are bright and attractive, about 19 cm tall and filled with millet.
- Spa Belle's cute hot-water bottles are hypoallergenic, retain heat well and are used for aromatherapy. Inside the monkey, bear, duck or lamb from this brand contains liners with lavender and buckwheat.
How to do it yourself?
Those who are engaged in needlework and know how to sew, to create a toy-heating pad with their own hands for their children or as a gift to relatives will not be difficult.
To work you need to prepare:
- Suitable fabric. Most often, homemade toys sew from thick cotton fabric and fleece. If desired, it can be a plain material or fabric with a pattern.
- Fillers. Cherry bones, peas, buckwheat, millet, and rice can be placed inside the toy. You also need to prepare cotton wool or small pieces of cloth.
- Needle, thread and scissors.
If you want to make a toy filled with cherry stones, then they are pre-boiled in water with vinegar and dried in the oven. Having picked up a suitable pattern of a toy, they perform fabric cutting and sew details. Dry filler is poured into the body of the toy, and the ears, legs, or pens are filled with cotton wool or fabric pieces.
Reviews
Practically everyone who decided to buy a toy-heating pad for their baby or as a gift is satisfied with such a high-quality and useful item. Babies like fluffy toys with fillers, and parents are pleased with their positive effects on health and sleep. They really like hot-water toys to grandmothers and other relatives of the newborn who do not need to invent a useful and beautiful gift for the baby for a long time.
The most popular toys filled with lavender petals. Parents note that such products smell very nice and children sleep with them with pleasure.
Also in demand toys with cherry stones. They are often bought for newborns in order to combat intestinal colic.