Heating pad for microwave oven

Heating pad – a good assistive device for people who freeze easily

Description
The cushion is heated in the microwave or in boiling water. It stays warm for 2-4 hours. The cushion is reusable. The cushion can also be placed in the freezer for a cooling effect.

Model: Lava Pac Heating Pad

Authors comments
The user places the heating pad on his lap when he is cold. In recent times he has used a homemade linen bag filled with peas that has the same function and that can also be heated in the microwave (photo 2).

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2009

Categories for this tip
looking after ones health » keeping warm/ keeping cool, preventing/treating muscle tensions, Tips and tricks from people with Low tetraplegia with partly function in arms/hands (C7- Th1, ASIA A, B).