Help for feet warmers.
 

Does anyone have any suggestions for other kinds of stuffing to put in feet or neck warmers that are inexpensive but not food? I have made them with rice, but I would like a food alternative.

Thanks!

A friend of mine used cherry stones. She bought a huge bag from someone on the internet.

I'm not sure if you're looking for food items or non-food items. This site gives a bunch of different options - http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/

Are you like me? totally fearful that a mouse in the house might decide you'd prepared their Christmas dinner!!

Years ago, I had one of those bags, and when I went to use it one day........... yup! NEVER again! :)

I think the plastic pellets used in cloth dolls and animals would work. They can be heated without fear of melting.

Some people use flax and have lavender scent added for relaxation.

Further to my earlier post ... any grain would still be an attraction to mice!

Would Insulbright work? The fabric used in heat resistant pot holders and hot pads?

delma

Possibly fish tank gravel?

Insul Bright can not be put in the microwave. There is metal in the fabric.

I use cherry pits, also. I bought a large bag at the farm supply (Tractor Supply). They are sold as fuel for heating stoves. I think it was $17.

If they are sold with the purpose of burning .... I'd be cautious in putting them into the microwave!

Why? Wood and paper burn too, and are used for many other things. Just because they will burn doesn't mean that they burst into flames with a little heat applied, or in a minute in the microwave.

I didn't say NOT to do it ... I said I'd be cautious, as in check into it further, research, consider the possibilities, etc.

Are you wanting a suggestion for something that is guaranteed that a rodent will never try to snack on it? Or something that is guaranteed to never ever be combustible? or both? Does it need to have a nice pleasant aroma when heated? Maybe you need an electric heating pad.