My hot water bottle is a must in winter, taking the chill out of my sheets so climbing into bed isn't like crawling into an ice box. But during summer, it sits gathering dust. I'd never dream of ...

I left the hot water bottle to cool down the sheets whilst I showered and did my skincare. When I eventually got in bed, I felt a sense of relief as it felt a much cooler, bearable temperature ...

Make a ‘cold water bottle’ “Simply fill a hot water bottle with cold water and keep it in the fridge or freezer for a few hours before bed – if you’re an extra hot sleeper, you can leave ...

Try a cold-water bottle Move over hot water bottle, it's time for ice packs. You can create a sleep-friendly ice pack by filling a hot water bottle with cold water and ice.

I use the water bottle way more than I ever could have ever imagined. I bought it on a whim when I was looking for ice packs to help with my shin splints. (The hot-water bottle is not for the shin ...