![]() ![]() ![]() Additionally, they should be easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean, and easily foldable so that it can be adjusted to different sizes to more easily fit on different parts of your body. We also used the heating pads casually so that we could determine how useful the various features were, as well as how easy it was to actually use each product.īased on our testing, we think that the best pads should heat up quickly, maintain high temperatures throughout the entire time you use it, and not use a lot of electricity to do so. Raw temperature data wasn’t the only data we collected. ![]() With our scientific data, we determined the three objective measures by which each heating pad was assessed: how long it took for each heating pad to heat up, how much the temperature fell off after reaching the maximum temperature, and the energy usage. When the heating pads were exposed to the air, the recorded temperatures are 20 to 30 degrees lower than they were when they were placed on a human body, where the enclosed environment and human body heat make the heating process more efficient. If you need short bursts of really hot heat, this corn-filled pad is the one for you.įurther temperature data was gathered when we taped those same data loggers to each product and then strapped those heating pads to our backs. Our tester’s only complaint was that the pad was a bit too small and bulky to sit comfortably on the back of his neck. During testing in the open air, the Caylee’s Creation reached its maximum temperature after about 13 minutes and then experienced an average decrease of only about 3☏ over the rest of the hour-long testing period.Īdditionally, this heating pad doubles as a cold compress all you have to do is put it in a freezer bag and let it freeze overnight. This heating pad is about the size of a laptop, and has a removable sleeve that is hand-stitched, has a nice pattern, is machine-washable, and feels soft to the touch.Īs for its heating ability, when it was tried out on a tester’s body, it reached a toasty 122☏. So not only are you getting some serious heat relief, but this heating pad also makes you crave popcorn. First of all, it is filled with corn kernels, which, when heated, smell deliciously of popcorn. If you want a heating pad that can give you all of the heat you need, and is also convenient and easy to use, consider investing in the BodyMed Digital Moist Pad.įrom the beginning of our testing, the Caylee’s Creations stood out for a variety of reasons. While it seems like such a minor addition, the ability to use the product while moving around a little bit, or keeping your hands free, is a real bonus. Last but not least is the included strap that will help you to secure the heating pad to your body. However, because of its large size, it may be a bit ungainly when folded up and applied to smaller areas, such as your neck. The BodyMed is large enough and flat enough that it can be folded to a variety of sizes, so it fits just as well on your back as it does on your leg. Cleaning this product is a breeze all you have to do is remove the sleeve and hand wash it in the sink. While it did use a little bit more energy than most of the other electric heating pads, this one really impressed us with its easy-to-use controls, option for moist heat, and customizable automatic shut-off. When we actually placed this model on the tester’s body, its maximum temperature was about 122☏. Additionally, after reaching its peak temperature, this heating pad kept those high temperatures its temperature decreased by less than a degree during the remainder of the hour of testing. The BodyMed is our top pick because of its fast heating, ability to maintain high temperatures and overall ease of use.Īccording to our data collected during testing in the open air, the BodyMed took an average time of about 12 minutes to heat up to its peak temperature, which is one of the faster ramp-up times among the products we tested. We can tell you about our experiences with these products, but in general, caveat emptor. Note: All of the electric and infrared heating pads described below had a significant number of online reviews describing some or all of the following problems: malfunctioning controls within weeks or months of purchase very hot or melted plastic controls and difficulty returning the products. Of the 10 heating pads we tested, both electric and microwavable, our favorite was the BodyMed Digital Moist Heating Pad Whether you’re starting to feel the chill during the winter months, or whether you have sore muscles need some TLC, there are plenty of occasions when a heating pad is a perfect remedy to help you feel better.īetween measuring the temperature changes on each heating pad, to giving our officemates the chance to try the products at home, we spent about two weeks assessing each product on its heat output, comfort, features, and usability. ![]()
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