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Best way to keep drink hot overnight

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123fushia · 28/01/2022 20:01

Elderly, disabled mum broke her arm in Nov. Since then a family member has stayed overnight to help, with carers coming for morning and bedtime care. We are just starting to move forward, leaving just carers to do the morning and bedtime duties and need to sort a hot early morning coffee so that she can take her meds. We have tried a coffee machine but she can’t manage it. Any advice for a flask or jug that keeps drinks hot for up to 12 hours. She can’t manage a screw top.

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lms2017 · 28/01/2022 21:23

You can get a bottle warmer for babies bottles , would she baby able to drink from a babies bottle but with the teat cut off so to speak or left off?.

Snugglepumpkin · 28/01/2022 21:31

A teasmade or a one cup hot water dispenser together with a small insulated bottle to keep milk in overnight so it stays cold.
Even if you don't do the lid of the milk up properly so it's pretty loose it should keep it cold enough for her to use in the morning.

What about one of the small drinks machines like a Tassimo/Dolce Gusto/Nespresso/A Modo Mio etc..?

If someone else has filled it up & popped the drink cartridge in, you just need to bump the cup (or your hand) against the machine & let it make your drink.
Some of the cartridges have milk in them, others not so just find the drink she likes & get the smallest version of the machine that makes that one.

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FanGirlX · 28/01/2022 21:51

[quote JohnLapsleyParlabane]I have this flip top Thermos cup that's astonishingly good at staying hot
thermos.co.uk/superlight-direct-drink-flask350ml[/quote]
Thanks. They are a nice design too.

ThunderSocks · 28/01/2022 22:01

I have this ikea travel mug:

www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/undersoeka-insulated-travel-mug-stainless-steel-beige-10500827/#content

Really impressed with it. It's a push button to open/close and keeps drinks hot for hours.

123fushia · 28/01/2022 22:20

Wow Team Mumsnet - thank you!
Lots of things to look at here. I had no idea about self heating cans.
Will look at everything that you have all suggested. I am sure we will find a solution now. SO looking forward to more than two nights running in my own bed. Thankyou everyone. Your time and thought are very much appreciated. X

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LadyOfMisrule · 28/01/2022 23:36

Definitely the thermostat thermo king cup. I make a drink at 10 and it’s perfect for 12 hours.

LadyOfMisrule · 28/01/2022 23:37

Thermos! Not thermostat!

JurgensCakeBabyJesus · 28/01/2022 23:39

Definitely contigo, DH says they make the drink hotter! They also have a lock which opens with a button and no screw top. We have one each, they're also brilliant if knocked over, you can throw them into a bag and they don't leak at all

Newbabynewhouse · 28/01/2022 23:42

Agree with @santahasjoinedww

We have that flask from asda just a plain 1L flask ..the lid screws on but you can just leave it loose and then it ahs the push button to pour..i find this stays hot enough for 12 hours its about £6

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