Cooling patches are a simple, fuss-free way to bring a little cooling comfort to children and adults alike.
What we like about them is their versatility — they can be used in lots of everyday situations around the home and on the go.
Let's look at five common uses for a cooling patch.
1. Cooling comfort during a fever
If your child has a fever, a cooling patch for fever is an easy way to give them some cooling comfort. Simply stick it onto your child's forehead, where it can be worn for hours at a time. Always use a thermometer to check a temperature, and follow your usual fever care.
The cooling gel feels cool against the skin, and the patch is designed not to warm up quickly, so the cool sensation lasts. For small foreheads you can trim the patch to fit. Adults can use cooling patches too, which makes them handy for the whole family.
The patch removes easily and painlessly when you're done, so it suits sensitive skin.
Children often run fevers, so it is worth keeping a non-invasive infrared thermometer on hand so you can keep track of a temperature.
2. A cool feeling for minor skin irritations
A cooling patch can give a pleasant cool feeling on warm, irritated skin. For a minor burn, hold the area under cool running water for 20 minutes first, then a cooling patch can help the area feel more comfortable.
Many parents also reach for one after a day in the sun, or on areas of itchy, warm skin, for a bit of cooling comfort.
It is a good idea to keep some cooling patches in your family first aid kit so they are always on hand.
Always seek medical attention if you have any concerns about a burn, rash or skin condition.
3. A cool feeling for headaches
Plenty of people like the cool feeling of a patch on the forehead when they have a headache. It is a tidy, mess-free alternative to a cold cloth.
Because there is no medicine involved, a cooling patch can be a simple comfort measure to keep on hand. If headaches are frequent or severe, speak to your GP or pharmacist.
4. A cool compress after bumps and knocks
If you have active kids who are prone to the odd tumble, a cooling patch is a handy cool compress to keep on hand. Apply it to a bump for a bit of cooling comfort.
They are easy to pack in a sports bag or the car for a family day out, so you can grab one after a minor knock. For anything more than a minor bump, follow first-aid advice and seek medical attention if needed.
5. A cool compress for everyday aches
A cooling patch can be used as a simple cool compress for general muscle soreness after activity, in the same way you might use a cold pack.
They can also be used as the cold step if you have been advised to try alternating hot and cold therapy. For ongoing or unexplained pain, see your GP for advice.
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Now that you have seen how versatile cooling patches are, you may want to keep some on hand.
Shop FeverMates fever cooling patches — a 6-pack of single-use cooling gel patches that work straight from the pack, with no pre-freezing.
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