Do not use a heating pad when you are in bed.

Never go to sleep with a heating pad in place.

Do not allow children to go to bed with a heating pad.

Use a warm pack or heating pad set on low.

"I had a guy come in last week looking for a Liberty heating pad," he said.

Do not use them along with a heating pad, because it could cause burns.

"Or lying in bed with a heating pad for three days a month," Mother said.

The chair had caught fire from the electric heating pad.

Gus was found in bed with a heating pad and his television turned on.

Try using a heating pad on a low or medium setting for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours.

Do not leave a small child unattended with a heating pad.

You could use an electric heating pad or a hot water bottle.

Another danger of using a heating pad is burning the skin.

A heating pad or ice pack may be especially helpful.

Place a cloth layer between the heating pad and the skin.

Relieved, Court found heating pads and pressed them into place about his two patients.

"But I have to keep a heating pad around just to give me some comfort.

It also helps to place a heating pad on the area that hurts, she says.

Try a warm shower in place of one session with the heating pad.

Try placing a warm heating pad against the outside of your throat.

Some people prefer body length heating pads which sometimes helps a little.

Try a heating pad, warm water bottle, or cold pack instead.

Try soaking a towel in hot water and use as a heating pad.

Don't let your child go to bed with a heating pad, because he or she could get burned.

Use a heating pad only if your child is old enough to tell you if it's getting too hot.