Many people are turning to hot water bottles in a bid to keep warm as the traditional devices are a cheap way to 'heat the person, not the room' if you're trying to cut energy bills. But what many people don't know is that all hot water bottles should have a hidden code that will tell you if they're safe to use.
The number is important because people are now getting hot water bottles out of the cupboard after years of storage. Old bottles will degrade over time and can split open - covering you or your children in scalding water.
Consumer expert Alice Beer appeared on This Morning this week to explain the system, and why it is important. Alice sais she had been contacted by a parent whose child suffered third-degree burns after her hot water bottle had burst. Hospitals say it is a regular occurence.
