Soothe, Microwave Heating Pad for Migraine Relief with Lavender Aromatherapy, Stocking Stuffer, Tension Headache Relief, Migraine Ice Head Wrap, Blue

Since approximately 2001, I have been struggling with migraines. They have become debilitating and I do everything I can to decrease my risk of another one. No one item is going to fix the migraines. I've taken medications, used heat/cold, avoided all of the fun foods/drinks, used a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device, gotten massages, etc. I had a four month migraine and hit a wall.No one item will fix migraines. But, the right combination of preventatives and abortives can make the biggest difference in lifestyle and daily functioning. For me, I know that during a migraine I need to take my abortive medication, dim my lights, minimize noise, put a cold pack on my head, put heat on my neck and shoulders, use my device if needed and then wait.Why do you need to know all of this? You don't. I don't want you to feel alone and you aren't. Hopefully, though, you saw the part about the heat on the neck and shoulders. An issue I ran into was finding a heating pad that would stay on my neck and shoulders without rolling off if I shifted in bed. Also, I've actually had an electric blanket catch fire while I was sleeping so sleeping with the heating pad isn't going to work. I tried it on the neck as a curiosity and on my head in the hopes that it would be a great resource during migraines.Disclaimer: I love huggaroo products. I do. The material is soft, stretchy and soothing and the materials are of good quality.I was excited to see that the huggaroo headache wrap had a large strip of velcro to hold it to my head. I can use it cold on my head (though this is a bit less effective than using it for heat) and, the bigger draw for me, is being able to put it around my neck. I also purchased their new weighted blanket (I will review on the item) and find that there is consistency between the products, which isn't always the case when you order multiple products from a company.I know you probably weren't looking for a neck wrap. This isn't intended to be a neck wrap. Having multiple uses makes this product invaluable. My migraines are tricky. My son likes heat on his head during them because it relaxes him and he also really enjoys the huggaroo brand items. I tried the heat and the cold functions and found I like the heat for my neck and the cold for my head. An added benefit of the velcro is that, when the headwrap goes warm for me (using it on my head after it is chilled), I can slip a tiny little ice pack underneath it and the head wrap will hold it snug to my head.The ONLY criticism I have about the headwrap is that if you have a very large head, it would be wonderful if there were a couple of different size options. Overall, though, most people will be able to use this very comfortably.If you haven't found the right mix for your migraines, don't give up. I have added this hot/cold headache wrap to my "emergency migraine kit" that I keep next to me most of the time. I will not hesitate to order more from Huggaroo.

My teenage son and I are both migraine sufferers, often having 2-3 a week. We have tried all of the head wrap products out there, and this is by far our favorite. We both prefer cold relief during a migraine, so we typically keep this in the freezer so that it is ready to go when we need it. The wrap is consistently cold and provides even relief to the back of the neck and the front of the face/head simultaneously. It is also easily the softest wrap around, which makes a huge difference in comfort, as we typically like to lie down with a migraine. My son has sensory issues and many of the wraps are scratchy and wet, and that will not work for him. This wrap is so soft and smooth and comfortable to wear. But the best thing about this wrap to me is that you can also warm it up in the microwave if you would like to use it warm! Sometimes my shoulder tightness contributes to my migraines and this wrap is the perfect size to put on top of one shoulder and heat up those sore muscles that so often contribute to headache pain. In this way, I feel like I have gotten two amazing products for the price of one! When I warm it up I sometimes use it in conjunction with my Huggaroo neck and shoulder wrap for the ultimate in relaxing comfort! Hot or cold, this wrap always delivers, and I am planning to order another so my son will have his own! The quality of this wrap is unparalleled, the materials are so soft and even the packaging is great quality and perfect for gift giving. 5 stars, this is the best headache wrap on Amazon!

This thing is nice and heavy. It fits snuggly around my head and has a nice weight on my eyes. It is supposed to have lavender but the smell is extremely subtle (probably best for migraines). It only takes a little over a minute to heat up to a good temperature. It’s not as effective as a freezer pad as it is a heating pad- even overnight, the pad doesn’t seem to get very cold and it doesn’t stay cold long. I like this as much as my “menstruation crustacean”, but haven’t had to use it for period cramps yet as I got this for my pregnancy migraines.

I love this thing for my tension migraines. It holds heat well and is super soft. I bought on a couple years ago that recently got a hole, so I immediately ordered a new one. The filling is softer than the other heat packs with clay beads so it's much more comfortable to wear and it doesnt develop the burnt popcorn smell that flax seed filled packs alway eventually develop. My one complain is that I wish there was a space so the filling wasnt on my ears (it gets a little warm for them sometimes), but I may experiment with the placement of the velcro (since the filling doesnt stay there anyway) and sewing my own little channel to protect my ear

Perfect neck brace/warmer, and migraine hat.Hard to justify at 30.00, reasonable at 20.00.

This product has seriously changed my life. I have suffered from cluster headaches and migraines for quite sometime now and I have always used ice packs to help. This is a really nice change and it stays in place and stays cold for a pretty long time. It has a light smell that is not overwhelming. It applies just the right amount of pressure and the right amount of coldness. When I am having a headache or migraine it blocks out the light and it is very soothing to have. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who has frequent headaches or migraines. This product is truly amazing.

Pretty good.Velcro not strong enough though (especially after prolonged use) and doesn't stay at temp too long.

When I work at my pc too long I get neck strain. And it turns into a headache along with that neck strain. This warming wrap fits loosely around my neck, does not interfere with my neck position on my pillow and relieves the pain and strain while I sleep off the headache. When I awake the strain and pain are gone from my neck and head. I’m very happy with this product.