homemade ricebags

carmen · 10-28-2012, 02:36 PM

I know I have seen these in stores before, either rice or bean bags that you can heat up to wrap around your neck. Does anyone know how to make your own? I am wondering what type of beans might be best for it or material for the cloth?

charley · 10-28-2012, 05:27 PM

I use tshirt or light fleece and fill it with cheap rice. I put about a pound of rice in an 8" square pillow, heat it for 3 1/2 or 4 minutes in the microwave. It helps the sore knees and shoulders, sore back, and can keep you warm in bed for hours. Navy beans might work too.

Greatoutdoors · 10-28-2012, 06:24 PM

If you want to use beans then you will need something small, but I have always heard that rice works better and holds the heat for longer.

Barney · 10-29-2012, 10:11 AM

As far as the material is concerned use natural materials like cotton, nothing synthetic. I understand that using fleece is more comfortable but be cautious when heating up.

RingTwist · 10-29-2012, 11:05 AM

I would definitely use rice. As for the sleeve itself, I don't see why you couldn't use jersey or flannel. Both would be very comfortable.

carmen · 10-29-2012, 05:03 PM

I have used a rice bag years ago from a friend but I heard the bean ones were better. I wonder if its just a different of opinion or maybe one works better depending on the type of pain and where it is located. I am still looking for some in stores while I figure out how best to make my own. How long do you think they last for?