{"product_id":"hot-and-cold-perineal-pad","title":"Hot and Cold Perineal Pad with Plush Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reusable gel pad that goes cold for swelling or warm for comfort, shaped long and narrow to sit where it is needed after birth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gel inside is divided into small beaded cells instead of one solid block. That is why it still bends when it is cold. A pack that freezes into a solid slab goes stiff and flat and sits away from the body. This one keeps its shape against you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA soft plush cover slips over the gel pack, and that cover is the only thing touching skin. No shock of bare cold plastic straight out of the refrigerator, and the cover comes off to be washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold is for the early days: swelling, tenderness and general soreness. Warm is for later, or any time gentle heat feels better than cold. Chill it in the refrigerator, or warm it following the directions on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReusable, latex free, easy to clean, and backed by a two year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot and cold in one pad, so there is nothing else to buy when the swelling settles and heat starts feeling better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaded gel cells stay flexible when chilled, so the pad conforms instead of going rigid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft plush cover sits between the gel and your skin, and comes off to be washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong narrow shape made for the perineal area rather than a general purpose ice pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable, latex free and BPA free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: reusable hot and cold gel pad\u003cbr\u003e\nShape: long and narrow, contoured for the perineal area\u003cbr\u003e\nFill: segmented gel beads\u003cbr\u003e\nCover: soft plush, removable and washable\u003cbr\u003e\nColor: purple\u003cbr\u003e\nLatex free: yes\u003cbr\u003e\nBPA free: yes\u003cbr\u003e\nReusable: yes\u003cbr\u003e\nWarranty: two years\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the pack: one pad and one cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill the gel pack in the refrigerator, and warm it following the directions on the pack. Always use it inside the plush cover and never put the bare gel pack against skin. Wipe the gel pack clean and wash the cover separately. Check the pack for damage before each use, and stop using it if the gel leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first days after a vaginal birth, when cold does the most good. Later recovery, when gentle warmth is more comfortable. Soreness after a long day on your feet. It also works for tenderness and swelling that has nothing to do with birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold or warm, which do I want?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold in the early days, for swelling and tenderness. Warm later on, or any time heat feels better than cold. You can switch back and forth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I make it cold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it in the refrigerator. It does not need a freezer, and it is not meant to be frozen into a solid block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it touch skin directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it inside the plush cover. The cover protects skin and makes the pad comfortable straight out of the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Clean it between uses and it keeps working. It carries a two year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stay in place?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is shaped to sit inside underwear. Fit depends on what you are wearing, and a high cut brief or the mesh pair from the hospital holds it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it latex free?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, latex free and BPA free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e One works if you are happy to wait for it to chill again. Two means one is always cold and ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill anyone know what is in the package?\u003c\/strong\u003e All orders from The White Unicorn ship in a plain package, and the return label will read TWU or shipping department.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50167984554261,"sku":"100484","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1203\/0708\/files\/twu-perineal-pad-package.jpg?v=1789322341","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiteunicorn.com\/products\/hot-and-cold-perineal-pad","provider":"TWU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}