Ken Dunn, retired consultant and plastic surgeon, and vice chairman of the Children's Burns Trust, which released the figures with the British Burn Association, said: "The significant increase we have seen of injuries from hot water bottles to children is alarming and as the colder months of the year approach - coupled with the ongoing cost of living - we're urging families to avoid using hot water bottles for children. It is recommended that your bed shouldn't be against a wall but if it's necessary, try to arrange your bed against an internal wall rather than an external one. This will help to reduce the amount of cold air getting to your body from the surface. Heat-proof your floors

A second review read: "Not cheap, but well made and keeps the warmth all night. Get what you pay for - quality."But before the hot water bottle was given to her son, it burst and caused boiling water to pour onto Zara's hand. To her surprise, the sales assistant discovered that the hot water bottle had a 2017 expiry date, even though she claims to have bought the item from a shop in 2021. This comes as struggling Brits scramble for cost-efficient ways to stay warm this winter. From electric blankets to thermal clothes, there are a number of ways people can prevent having to put the heating on to avoid high energy bills. From Oodies to teddy bear throws, there are a lot of options out there to save on bills. Recently, Argos shoppers have been praising a 'full body' hot water bottle that is designed to wrap around the body at 75cm long. A third shopper said: "This wraps all the way round the front of your waist and so is very comforting. No issues with filling and no leakage. Cover is soft and cuddly to, very happy." With soaring heating costs, Zara Kimberley Kewley, 38, from Wallasey decided to fill up three hot water bottles for her and her 12-year-old son, Evan. Thinking nothing of it, Zara filled up a long hot water bottle "she had not used for a while" to put in her son's bed.

As we head into the winter months, many people will be looking for alternative ways to keep warm before opting to put the heating on. One cost effective way to keep out the chill is with a hot water bottle. The cold weather can cause chaos in a home as reducing how well your heating system works. The experts have confirmed a few easy ways to draught-proof your home to prevent cold air from sneaking in. One particular effective method is by filling up a hot water bottle and resting it on your body or keeping it close by in bed at night. But to benefit the most from your hot water bottle, experts at Bed Kingdom have shared their top tips to keep your house and bedroom cosy and warm. The experts say that around 10 percent of heat loss in your home happens when heat escapes through floors. If you have wooden or laminate floors, you're more likely to lose heat.A sleep expert has revealed the most ideal place to put your hot water bottle on your body to make the most out of it. She said: "You don't know about it because this is a brand new hot water bottle in a fluffy cover. Why would you ever take it off unless it got dirty. I'm sorry, but I think this is the worst system for printing a date because it's so confusing. I've posted about it on my Facebook and people were like 'oh my god, I did not know water bottles go out of date. I hope you're okay' and I've showed them a picture of my hand what the results are." Radiators are the most important source of heat in any heating system but there are some ways to maximise how effective your radiator is. The experts claim that up to 40 percent of heat is lost from radiators due to badly insulated walls however there are cost friendly ways to save some heat. She added: "Half of hot water bottle injuries need skin grafts and surgeries. These are not surface burns, these go really deep." Alice explained a hot water bottle with normal usage lasts up to three years before people should look to replace it.

READ MORE: 'I haven't used my tumble dryer since finding Dunelm's lifesaver 7p per hour heated airer' Rather than allowing heat to rise to your ceiling, shelves can push it forward into your room to heat it up. Homeowners are also advised to bleed their radiators ahead of winter to prevent radiators making noises or remaining cold at the top. Move your furniture A great way to prevent this is by using rugs. These not only make your bedroom more stylish but can also insulate your floors to ensure that heat stays in your home. Wool rugs in particular are perfect for helping your bedroom to stay warm this winter. Hot water bottles should have a "flower wheel" on the funnel which shows the date it will be made. The number in the centre of the wheel refers to the year for example, 18 is 2018. A fourth shopper said: " I love my YuYu bottle so much, it stays hot for so long and I love that I can tie it around me. Would recommend to anyone."

Families are being warned not to give hot water bottles to children amid a surge in the number being treated for serious burns. If you hate the feeling of climbing into bed to cold sheets after a difficult day at work - it might be a good idea to spend a minute warming your sheets with a hairdryer. To safely use a hairdryer to heat your sheets, hold the device at least six inches away from the fabric and your sheets will be lovely and warm ready to sleep. Make the most out of your radiator Most of us are turning to hot water bottles and holding them close to our bodies but there may be some other ways which could work better. Rather than keeping it in your bed just before you head to sleep, get yourself comfortable in bed as normal and place the bottle on your stomach.

The money saving expert team have put together some top tips in this week's edition of the monseysavingexpert.com newsletter. The team wrote that hot water bottles have a risk of splitting or leaking, causing harm.A mum wants to warn other parents after an out-of-date hot water bottle left her with 'painful' burns. Below is a look at everything they recommend, including where exactly is best to keep your bottle. Where to keep your hot water bottle