The Heart Warmer from Pipedream is a little heating pack that you can use anywhere on your body you feel needs some heat. It is great for soothing sore muscles, cramps, and arthritic pain. I think it is especially handy during the winter for warming up your hands and feet. The best thing about it is that it is re-useable.

To use it, just click the little metal disk inside back and forth until the reaction occurs. It will start to heat up right away. The liquid will solidify, and you will be able to hold the heart in place much better. The heat will last for about 30 minutes, and slowly start to cool down. It will warm up to a temperature of 54 C (129 F) which may be to warm for some, but use it over clothing if that’s the case. It is non-toxic, so children can use them too, although if it gets punctured, discontinue use.

After it has cooled down, you should boil it to bring it back to a liquid state. Boil it for 10 minutes, or until the crystals are gone. The package recommends you place a wash cloth in the pot first so the heating pad doesn’t come into contact with the bottom of the pot where it might melt. I use silicone tongs to take it out so I won’t puncture it, and set it down on a towel to cool. It is important to boil it within the first 24 hours of use in order to be able to reuse it. Store it when it is in a liquid state, and keep it in a place where it won’t get damaged. The outer PVC fabric feels thick, but a sharp object can tear it open and you won’t be able to use it.

It is packaged in a little box that has all the information about the product already on it. You can get it in red, pink, or purple. It is only 5 inches across, so it fits nicely in the hand. You can also bring it anywhere with you because it doesn’t require you to be stationary. No one will suspect you got it from an adult store, but instead they’ll want one for themselves.

I have the Hot Love massagers as well, and they are very similar. The Hart Warmer is larger, but you only get one per package. I love that it is so portable, and re-useable, making it very cost-effective. I think everyone should own these, they are really handy, and make for excellent gifts.

I gave this to my Mom and she definitely loves it. She appreciates the warmth it provides and the fact that it is reuseable. This is a good product to add to a gift basket for a friend or relative.