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Wheat bags

(7 Posts)
Stillness Wed 09-Jul-25 21:06:43

I don’t have a microwave but have read conflicting information about heating these in an oven. On some websites I’ve read it’s possible and on others it advises against. It’s so frustrating as I think I’d like one for some chronic pain I have …..Has anyone used an oven for this and has it been ok? Thanks in advance.

Skydancer Wed 09-Jul-25 21:33:41

No I haven’t but can’t imagine it would be very safe. However I do use one that I heat in a microwave and it’s excellent particularly for rheumatism.

Georgesgran Wed 09-Jul-25 22:13:48

DD2 had one years ago, in the shape of a teddy bear. I totally misjudged the timing and it caught fire in the microwave! I can remember fishing it out with ‘something’ and hurling it into the garden.

I imagine modern ones are perfectly safe, if the instructions are followed.

crazyH Wed 09-Jul-25 23:58:29

I have one - I use it over my neck - it really helps but the heat doesn’t last long - that’s the only problem.

Shinamae Thu 10-Jul-25 00:25:41

I had one found it got damp when done in the microwave so I just sent it back. Haven’t bothered since…

teabagwoman Thu 10-Jul-25 06:36:21

I’d use a hot water bottle. Wheat bags don’t hold the heat for very long and using the oven to heat them, even if safe, could be expensive.

Namsnanny Fri 11-Jul-25 11:26:40

Are the rice filled ones any better, does anyone know?

Sometimes a hot water bottle is too heavy.
I have an electrical heat pad, but Sometimes that is too bulky as well🙄😄