Portable neck fans. How did I not know these exist?!?!

[WorraLiberty]

I just thought I'd share this for anyone struggling with the hot weather or menopausal hot flushes! 🥵

DH said a guy at work was using one so he bought one for me and it's amazing

I've been wearing it since it arrived this morning and despite looking like a DJ who's forgotten where her ears are, it's made an amazing difference and kept me cool all day.

Anyone else tried them? They're a bit noisy at first but my brain has kind of filtered the noise out in favour of the constant cool air.

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Oh FF's why have i never heard of these before?

@housemdwaswrong

Just ordered one each for us here! I take steroids which affects temperature regulation, and this weather is killing me. Thabks for this post. What's the bet they come at 10.00pm tomorrow? :)

I take steroids as well and had no idea that was one of the many side effects. Explains why I drip with sweat at the most inappropriate times. I finished menopause years ago but it feels like it. I ordered these, coming tomorrow. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08ZHLFWW4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

@treesgoping I couldn't wear it in bed as the hard plastic was uncomfortable and the pillow kept blocking the little holes and making a weird noise.

It was nice to grab and put on when I woke up in a puddle of sweat though.

Oh I saw a pair on amazon the other day but I had never heard of them before and thought they seemed too good to be true so didn't order them. I think I will now!

Down to £13.99

Posted too soon

£13.99 with delivery £3.99 5-14 august

Or, delivery this week for £40.99 - not including product cost

Mine is nearly here according to the tracking, how long does it take to charge? 🥵

I've been debating ordering one for ages (we're skint so even cheap purchases need to be thought (or over-thought in my case ) about) and this may have just convinced me! I'm 46 and really struggling with this heat and then hot flushes on top, I came back from a walk looking like a beetroot yesterday. No fucks given if I look like a twat, doubt I'll ever take it off once I've got one

Mine is coming today too. Can't wait. I'm hoping the battery has charge in it like the handheld one I bought last week does. That one is great but having to hold it up is less great.

I have rosacea and look like a beetroot for a significant amount of the day at the best of times.

Waiting for the amazon man patiently! I shall report back...

I have ordered one. Don’t care what I look like but not sure I’m brave enough to wear on the train due to the noise 🤔

@Evenstar

Mine is nearly here according to the tracking, how long does it take to charge? 🥵

Depends. I have two different types, the one with the fans at the end is fastest to charge but only has about six hours at full speed. Both of mine have an led that turns off after charging so I alternate them in this weather. I use those magnetic chargers too, same as phones and other devices here so we don't have yet another charger.

After Worra did her scientific test last night, if anyone is buying a chillow, buy the cheapest+ best review.
Get at least two if not three because you will forget to freeze.
They are flat so can fit in freezer draw under stuff.
I have also used plain old ice packs successfully but they do warm up faster and leave things a touch damp.

Ordered as DH is losing his rag in this heat!

I ordered one that disappeared into the hands of my mum... got three more on the way today. I'm another waiting for Amazon man very patiently!

Fuck it, I've ordered one, coming tomorrow

I do have a chillow somewhere I think but it gets sooo warm. The first part is nice. I might have binned it in despair 🤔

Chillow (other brands etc it's just a search term really) works best for me if I use it under the pillow and flip for the cold side iykwim so not directly on it.
Mine are just about making it through the night in this heat, still bliss flipping for the cold side ❤
Not as cold or frosty as a frozen hot water bottle, which also works well but is obvs lumpy.

Have put mine on charge 3 hours according to the box 🥵 but I am parked in front of my tower cooling fan for now

@Evenstar

Have put mine on charge 3 hours according to the box 🥵 but I am parked in front of my tower cooling fan for now

Mine came fully charged and lasted about 8 hours.

I think you only have to charge for a few hours the first time the initial charge runs out.

Ooh might go and get it now then, thanks @WorraLiberty

Mine has arrived!
There is an advantage of being old and not caring in the least how I look. I can't see it replacing my fans in the house, especially my bedroom one I posted above, but on the move, yes. I will test it out while gardening and see if I still turn into a drippy mess.
Should I ever venture on an aeroplane again it will be brilliant.

Mine's arrived, fully charged.

Very pleased 😀

@WorraLiberty

TrickorTreacle they must be running out of stock.

DH ordered mine yesterday evening and it arrived this morning.

Hi Worra.

Just an update that my neck fan arrived today and it's doing me wonders! So while it wasn't the exact same Amazon link as the one you provided, it was your thread that made me aware of these. So many thanks for the thread!

Excuse my ignorance, but is a chillow effectively the same thing as a dog cooling mat??

If so I may commandeer the pets' one, seeing as the buggers prefer sitting in the heat in their fur coats, rather than even attempting to keep cool.

Last night pre bed I had a cool shower and went to bed with wet hair, a towel on my pillow and a fan blowing a stream of air across my legs - it was lovely! Slept like a dream!

Mine's arrived today too. It's great! Just looked on Amazon and the price has jumped up since yesterday and lots are out of stock.