As temperatures drop at night, a hot water bottle can warm you up nicely as you try to drop off to sleep but are you aware of the dangers of sleeping with one? Sleep specialists at WinstonsBeds.com have warned that sleeping with a hot water bottle can cause severe burns and rashes as well as night sweats. While a hot water bottle can be an inexpensive way to keep warm in the cooler months, it can be dangerous to fall asleep next to.
This is because the materials used in hot water bottles can start to degrade over time and the protection lessens, meaning people can become more susceptible to burns and injuries. It’s essential that any hot water bottles you own are maintained well - they should be cleaned after every use as their ribbed design can be the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. You must replace hot water bottles every three years, the experts at say.
While you can warm yourself up with a hot water bottle before you sleep, the experts say you should remove it from your bed before you nod off. One of the most obvious reasons why you shouldn’t sleep with a hot water bottle is due to the risk of burns. Your skin can burn if the hot water bottle is kept in direct contact with it for too long.
The direct heat and material of the bottle itself can also lead to red rashes and irritated skin. Hot water bottles are not designed to be sat on and accidentally laying on top of them in the night could cause them to split which can lead to blisters and burns. Older hot water.
