**First, please read the warning label carefully. And keep the packaging for future reference.** Finding new ways to keep you warm is more important than ever. So we’re here to help you get a handle on correct hot water bottle use. Hot water bottles can be very dangerous and cause injury if used and stored incorrectly. So continue reading for our step-by-step guide to filling and using yours correctly, as well as essential things to avoid. ### **How To Fill & Use A Hot Water Bottle Correctly** Before you start: Make sure you have plenty of space and time to fill your hot water bottle, and keep young children far away from where you are stationed. * Always check your bottle and the stopper for damage before using. * When filling your hot water bottle, you **must not use boiling water** , no matter how cold you are. Boil the water, then let it cool for a few minutes before filling the hot water bottle. * Do not fill the bottle directly from domestic hot water systems: this can considerably shorten the life of the bottle. * Hold the bottle by the neck in an **upright position.** Fill slowly to avoid hot water splashing back and onto yourself. * Make sure you only fill to a maximum of **two thirds capacity, or less.** Do not over fill. * **Expel air** from the bottle by **lowering it carefully onto a flat surface** until the water appears at the opening. * **Screw the stopper tight enough** to make sure there's no leakage. * When the bottle is filled, the cover should easily close using the hook-and-eye tape. If it doesn’t close, it's too full and some water should be removed. The cover should fit snugly. * **Always use the cover provided** with the bottle to prevent injuries. ### **Emptying And Storing Your Hot Water Bottle Correctly** * Stand over the sink and **carefully** remove the stopper. * Pour the water into the sink **slowly** to avoid splashing. * When not in use, empty completely before storing. * Store in a **cool, dry, dark place** . Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. * Avoid contact with hot surfaces. * Avoid contact with oil and grease. * Do not place anything on the bottle during storage. ### **Hot Water Bottle Don’ts** * Hot water bottles are **not suitable for children under 3 years,** or **people overly sensitive to heat.** * **Adult supervision is required** when using the product. * **Do not put directly onto the skin, or use for long periods of time**. Hot water bottles come with covers, and should always be used with the cover provided. From stars to super soft fluffy styles, keeping yourself protected has never been sweeter. * **Under no circumstances** **should the hot water bottle** be used as a cushion: do not **sit on it.** ### **How To Find Out How Old Your Hot Water Bottle Is** It's recommended you replace your hot water bottle every **two years**; checking your bottle’s birthday has never been easier. Just check the daisy mark displayed on the neck of the rubber part of your hot water bottle: The bud of the daisy tells you the **year it was produced**, the petals represent the **twelve months of the year** and the dots in each petal represent the **four weeks of the month**.

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