Carex Health Brands Bed Buddy, Body Wrap

These are fantastic! I'd previously only used the original Bed Buddy, but this one is perfect for the area where your neck / back / shoulder meet. Super comfortable, and it has as good or better heat retention than the original Bed Buddy. While efficacy is different for everyone, it works great for me to help relieve neck and inner shoulder pain and stiffness after a day of desk work, or before bed time. Although they're above average thickness, I don't even need to us the velcro straps, as instead I just let it sit on my shoulders and neck because of it's heft / weight (almost like a weighted blanket). For the cost, this thing is a great value, IMO!

No instructions provided as to how long to microwave for or to what temperature. Product was bery expensive for what it is and does not really work as I cannot get it hot enough

I bought this heating pad years ago at a pharmacy, after being injured in a serious car accident. It was in constant use for about two years, and has been used intermittently ever since. After almost ten years, it slowly started to wear out from so much use. This is the best heating pad I’ve ever used, and I was so disappointed that I couldn’t seem to find another one locally. So I was very excited to see it offered for sale on Amazon. The new heating pad is every bit as good as the one I bought so many years ago.

First of all let me say that this is one of my favorite purchases in a long time. I'm not sure why I waited so long to buy one of these. I guess it was because I didn't know it existed. I'm so glad that I discovered it. It was a "gift to myself." It just keeps on giving and giving. I suffer from chronic health issues that bring pain and stiffness to various parts of my body. The bed buddy is a god-send. It is living up to it's name as I've taken it to bed with me every night since it arrived. And let me say, that I was concerned that it might have an odor generally or when heated. It doesn't. I'm so glad because I have a sensitive sense of smell. For over 15 years I've been using another product in the Carex line. I'd noticed in recent days that even though it still warms without issue it sags so much when I put it around my neck that it's no longer doing it's job. I love being able to put this in the microwave for a minute and a half or two and then either drape it around my shoulders, put it around my waist (the velcro comes in handy) or lie down on it. It gives moist heat that is soothing. It's generous size of 23" x 16.5" makes it suitable for larger areas. And although it is large I don't find it to feel heavy when I walk around with it on. You'll want to experiment with your microwave and be sure not to overheat this. I'd say that less is more. Start with what is directed on the small tag and throw it back in if it doesn't feel warm enough. Here is what is on the tag: There are a few cautions on the label: -Microwave heating times vary--DO NOT overheat -DO NOT use convection function of your microwave oven -Always heat on clean empty microwave safe dish. Lay flat and distribute contents of Bed Buddy evenly lengthwise -Microwave Bed Buddy for 1 minutes and 15 seconds at standard power -DO NOT leave Bed Buddy unattended while heating -Always touch-test by shifting contents to check for hot spots before use -If higher heat is required, continue microwaving in 15 second intervals-repeat above -DO NOT exceed 2 minutes total heating time -Contamination by food or liquids can cause overheating resulting in burns to the skin -Continually shift the position of the Bed Buddy when in use -NEVER place a heated Bed Buddy over the eyes -Never wash this Bed Buddy product. Wipe with a damp cloth only and let dry thoroughly DO NOT use this product on persons with nerve damage, circulatory problems, sensitive skin, or with damage or broken skin, or on persons unable to remove this product such as infants, children, and some older persons I haven't tried the cold feature. According to the box you can put this in the freezer overnight and use it as a cooling wrap. I have gel packs that work well for that so I'll probably use this exclusively for heat. I would have liked for this to have come with a casing of some kind so that if it gets dirty I can wash the cover. It didn't, and I suspect that is due to the shape and size. No problem, I can throw it in a microfiber pillow case if needed, and I intend to ask a family member who sews to make a little thin cover for it. We just recently replaced a moist heating pad for one of my close relatives because her's had burned up. Fortunately no one was hurt and nothing was damaged. The new heating pad was nearly twice as expensive as this and doesn't allow all that much more coverage. Plus it didn't have a cover either. So dollar for dollar, I feel that this is a better deal. I suspect that we'll need a second one of these as my husband immediately wanted to try it when I warmed it up the first time. He loved how it felt!

I have had mine for several years, and just bought one for a family member. I heat mine up for quite a bit longer than the instructions recommend but, I like it quite warm. The heat is moist, even after several years. It stays hot for about 10 minutes, I would say. Has a pleasant fragrance, something akin to rice. Very therapeutic.