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Hot water bottle exploded ***title edited by Mumsnet HQ to clear up any confusion***

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Idid20yrsinthecan · 30/09/2024 00:07

AIBU for not knowing they had an expiration date: 2yrs after date of production. Mine was produced July 2006. Everything OK, aside from wet bed.

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suburberphobe · 30/09/2024 01:23

When I woke up I thought I’d wet the bed

I had this when my waters broke at 8 months..... 😯

DarkHollowTree · 30/09/2024 01:19

If you look closely at probably newer ones they do have an 'expiry date' on them

Marsmoon1 · 30/09/2024 00:50

Know someone who suffered really quite severe abdominal burns from this happening. If you have an old water bottle definitely stop using it!

AlmondsAreGreat · 30/09/2024 00:29

OhHeyOwlFace · 30/09/2024 00:23

@AlmondsAreGreat you run a big risk of scalding. The rubber will be perished even if you can't see that

Thank you - I don’t use it very often, which I suppose might make it worse. When I do I put it in to warm the bed and then remove it when I get in - but it could go anytime, so I’ll retire it.

User19876536484 · 30/09/2024 00:24

I had one split once. When I woke up I thought I’d wet the bed,

Christwosheds · 30/09/2024 00:24

As an adult I still used the one my parents had when newlyweds. Lasted over forty years. My Granny’s ones were even more ancient. The rubber can perish over time but they do seem pretty durable.

TheUsualChaos · 30/09/2024 00:23

I've got one that's at least 30 years old. Boots. Can only assume they used to be made of tougher stuff!

OhHeyOwlFace · 30/09/2024 00:23

@AlmondsAreGreat you run a big risk of scalding. The rubber will be perished even if you can't see that

suburberphobe · 30/09/2024 00:21

I was aware but I do think that it's something that should be made more apparent on their packaging.

Probably made in China. As if they give a shit.

Sorry OP, awful you have a wet bed now......

MontysBakehouse · 30/09/2024 00:17

I was aware but I do think that it's something that should be made more apparent on their packaging.

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Idid20yrsinthecan · 30/09/2024 00:13

AlmondsAreGreat · 30/09/2024 00:12

Do you mean hot water bottle? I’m still using the one I inherited from my Gran, and she died 27 years ago. God knows when she bought it.

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Sorry, yes, a hot water bottle. Cannot edit title.

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AlmondsAreGreat · 30/09/2024 00:12

Do you mean hot water bottle? I’m still using the one I inherited from my Gran, and she died 27 years ago. God knows when she bought it.

Thedogscollar · 30/09/2024 00:11

So you got an extra 18 yrs. I'd say that's a great deal.