Magic Bag Extended Hot/Cold Compress | PTPA | Parent Tested Parent Approved

Tamer

AK / US
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for Less than 1 month

Cordless and portable

Reviewed September 01, 2026

Cordless and portable, molds comfortably to awkward body contours, provides comforting moist heat without needing water, and is reusable.
Cordless and portable, molds comfortably to awkward body contours, provides comforting moist heat without needing water, and is reusable.

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Alex

AZ / US
Age: 20 to 30

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for Less than 1 month

easy and convenient

Reviewed September 05, 2025

The Magic Bag has quickly become one of my favorite comfort items at home. I love that it can be used both hot and cold, making it so versatile for different needs. When heated, it provides soothing warmth that’s perfect for relaxing sore muscles, cramps, or just staying cozy on a cold night. When chilled, it works wonderfully for reducing swelling or easing headaches.

The fabric feels soft and comfortable against the skin, and the filling holds the temperature really well without overheating or getting too cold too fast. I also appreciate that it’s reusable and eco-friendly compared to disposable heat or cold packs.

It’s easy to use, reliable, and provides natural relief without needing medication. Whether for relaxation, pain relief, or everyday comfort, the Magic Bag is definitely a must-have in our household.

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Candice

ON / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Great for sore shoulders/neck

Reviewed November 16, 2024

This is a great product (when I remember to use it). I typically only use it for heat, and it doesn't take long to warm up in the microwave; just make sure to follow the directions and heat in short increments while moving the bag around in between. It definitely helps relax the neck and shoulder muscles plus, if you're cold, it's great just to warm you up! I find after 5-10min, I have to take a break since it does make me pretty warm, but I might tend to heat it a little hotter than some. :)

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Charlene

NB / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Magic bag

Reviewed March 05, 2024

I am a Nurse so I constantly have aches and pains. I recently have developed so.e back pain. After a long 12 hour shift I come home put this in the microwave and after a minute it is warm enough to use. It come in 2 different shapes and sizes. The long cylinder shape is more for your head and neck. And the other one is in the shape of a square and it seems to be for everywhere else. Leg, back, belly areas. It's great to warm up your muscles or to just warm yourself up in the cold months. Or if you are just having overall pain use this for a bit and your pain will be gone in notice. Very good quality, with a brand you can trust.

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Mary

LA / US
Age: 60 to 70

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

Miracle for me

Reviewed November 15, 2023

Compress is amazing. I use it all the time and it helps me so very much. My neck is 100 percent better and it is great for sore tired aches and pains. Great!

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Sarah

MA / US
Age: 0 to 10

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

great!

Reviewed October 02, 2023

This has been amazing with my sore muscles and aches. If you are sick, have cramps, or have painful joints this will b great for you. Its small but it does wonders!

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PTPA

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

Best hot compress used so far

Reviewed July 27, 2023

Been using this hot compress for sprain related pain mostly. My husband and I found this very useful to use on the shoulders and area like that, it is easy to use because of the shape and the distribution of grains inside. Delivers uniform heat throughout.

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Monica

AB / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Great product

Reviewed May 20, 2023

I've had this for years and I absolutely love it. I took it to the hospital with me when I was in labour and it saved my back, not to mention kept chills away. It was a lifesaver just after I had the baby as well for the middle of my back between my shoulder blades as I wasn't used to breastfeeding or holding a baby. I love how quick it heats up. The durability is great, as I said, I've had it for years!

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Shanna

TX / US
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

a must-have

Reviewed March 24, 2023

Before getting this, we were using ice packs, heating pads, as well as taking a pain reliever but the ice packs were too small and didn't conform to your body, heating pads had to be plugged in and nobody likes to take pills. The Magic Bag does just the opposite, it comforms to any part of your body comfortably and doesn't require you to plug it in, just put it in the freezer or the microwave depending on what you need. Whether you use it hot or cold, it's long lasting. You would think that with it being filled with oats, it would be heavy and stiff but it isn't, very flexible. I love that it's soft, re-usable and combustable after 100 uses (a card is included in order for you to keep track of uses). We used it for headaches, back, neck, knee and elbow pain and got such great relief. Very easy to use, definitely recommend.

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Emily

MO / US
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Must have for neckpain!

Reviewed March 23, 2023

My mom purchased me the big magic bag for my cramps I loved it so much I figured I'd give another of their products a try and I am glad I did. I have terrible posture and I'm always Hunching over. My neck gets so tight and sore when I put the magic bag on it the tightness eases and I no longer feel the soreness. Would recommend to everyone I know.

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yuan

NY / US
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

My mom really love this

Reviewed February 28, 2023

I bought this for my mom because she always feel pain on shoulder. It is easy to put and the hot pad really release that issue especially during winter.

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Kailynn

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Amazing

Reviewed February 01, 2023

This thing has been amazing from relieving cramps, to helping with body aches and "ouchies". This bag warms up quickly and stays hot for a lot longer than most, I also love that i can stick it in the freezer to help with the many kid injuries we have.

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Crystal

LA / US
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Works like magic

Reviewed December 16, 2022

After using this I feel like I can not live without it. I broke my neck and experience pain sometimes and this is MAGICAL! I also have DDD in my lower back and this relieves so much pain. Not to mention horrible menstrual cramps. I highly recommend it!

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Alyssa

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Tried,tested and true

Reviewed April 26, 2022

I have been using my magic bag since college, over 14 years of use and it still works its magic. I absolutely love it and I high recommend you try it, imitations have nothing on the Magic Bag. ?

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Aaren

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

4 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Best Teacher Gift!

Reviewed August 29, 2021

I received this as a year-end teacher gift one year and it's the absolute best gift I've ever received from a student. It's so comfortable to wear and doesn't leave condensation on your body or clothing. It doesn't hold the temperature for very long but you only really need it for 15 minutes at a time anyway for proper use. It microwaves very well but o would caution against hearing it in the oven as ours now has brown spots for that reason. I am pregnant right now and use it often. It also really came in handy for sleeping when we didn't have air conditioning.

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Courtney

SK / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

My go to

Reviewed April 25, 2021

This is my go to whenever I have pain, headaches, not feeling well. It was expensive but worth it. I was first introduced to it when I was a kid - my grandma always heated it up for me whenever she was taking care of me while ill. Helps in so many ways.

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Sandra

NL / CA
Age: 50 to 60

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

Loved it

Reviewed December 21, 2020

Loved this product, it helps a sore neck and shoulders. I use it whenever im feeling a bit stiff in the shoulder area and it really helps lessen the pain and stiffness. I have been using it for a while and have gifted quite a few to family and friends. Everyone should have a magic bag !

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Wanda

SK / CA
Age: 80 to 90

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1 year +

Magic Bag is Great

Reviewed November 30, 2020

Both my daughter and I get pain in the neck and shoulder area due to a car accident. Magic bag is great for this area and reduces the tightness and pain for us. Highly recommend.

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Laura

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

absolutely amazing!

Reviewed November 24, 2020

I remember my mother using one of these on her back when I was younger. Also heating it up for her since she was in too much pain. Fast forward 20 years, and I with horrible chronic pain from an accident at work, this Magic Beanbag is my best friend

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keiber

NJ / US
Age: 50 to 60

5 out of 5 stars

Yes! I recommend it!

Used for 1-6 months

This product is extremely great

Reviewed November 20, 2020

This product is extremely great, of very good quality, has surprised me more than I expected, I use it very often is fantastic I recommend it very much.

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Kimberley

NL / CA
Age: 50 to 60

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 06, 2020

Before I received the Magic Bag, I was using a hot water bottle. It was inconvenient to use and would never stay in place. I would always have to keep adjusting it and sometimes felt heavy on my body. But since receiving the Magic Bag, I find it does the job that it is supposed to do with no discomfort and stays place where I lay it on my body and retains the heat much longer. I love it so much that I will go and purchase two more, one for myself and as a gift for my sister to use for her bad back. Thank you so much for the opportunity to try this for free!!!!!

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Patti

AB / CA
Age: 20 to 30

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 04, 2020

The Magic Bag is just that, it magically makes the pain more bearable when you're not feeling the greatest. I have been suffering from a tension headache for a couple weeks now and after one use from the Magic Bag it has relieved a substantial amount of the pressure. Its compact and easy to store while traveling making it a travelers best friend.

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Andrea

AB / CA
Age: 50 to 60

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 04, 2020

I love that the magic bag extended compress can be used for both hot and cold. The magic bag heats up quickly and retains the temperature for a decent amount of time and retains the cold temperature for a long time. Overall, it was easy to use, safe for a variety of symptoms and I love how it moulds to whatever part of my body I’m using it for and that it’s also safe for my kids (it just didn’t need to be heated up for as long as when I use it for myself).

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Eva

ON / CA
Age: 50 to 60

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 04, 2020

Very versatile product. Easy to use, even for kids. I've never used a hot water bottle for fear of leaking, so Magic Bag works great for pre warming the bed on cold nights

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Olivia

AB / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

A Magic Bag is very handy to keep around! Whether you have sore muscles, cramps or you just need to warm up, this product works very well. It’s very easy to use and it comfortably molds itself to where you need it and it stays hot or cold for a good amount of time. Both my hubby and I use it and we both really like it. Overall, it’s a great product and I would definitely recommend this to others!

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Ram

ON / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

The Magic Bag is a versatile product and a great improvement over a hot/cold compress. I like that it's flexible and shapes to the body. I found it effective to reduce muscle pain and I love that it's Canadian.

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Irina

ON / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

The compress keeps your temperature of choice for pretty long. It helps to relieve pain and relax muscles. The material that it’s made from is cotton. It is perfect for sensitive skin and soft to the touch. The design is flexible and gives you an opportunity to cover as much area as you’d like. In general, it’s good quality stuff.

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Shelley

AB / CA
Age: 60 to 70

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

Great product, love that there are no cords to plug in, recyclable and great for both hot and cold application. It could be a bit longer to extend around the neck a bit better but all in all it was a product I will certainly use often.

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Jason

ON / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

A good product that excels in it's simplicity. I like that it is made of natural products that can be organically disposed of. Also works well both hot and cold.

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Michael

ON / CA
Age: 40 to 50

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

It's a great natural solution, love the new graphics. It's great for warming feet and relieving sore muscles. Our cats also love it, nothing like cuddling up with it at night to go to sleep while it's warming our feet. So great to have a quality Canadian made product. The shape is great and lets the magic bag wrap nicely around tired shoulders.

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Gina

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

I really like the magic bag. Love that it has organic material with the oats instead of synthetic beads like most hot/cold bags. Mostly used it as a hot compress but like that it can do both.

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Brian

ON / CA
Age: 60 to 70

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed November 03, 2020

When I first tried this Magic Bag Extended Hot/Cold Compress, I heated the bag for 30 seconds. It was barely warm. I waited an hour to try again and heated it for one minute. It was warm to hot but and stayed warm for the fifteen minutes I had it on. I waited an hour and the heated the bag for 90 seconds. This is the ideal amount of microwave time for me. The bag was hot and stayed hot for the fifteen minutes on. I took it off and waited fifteen minutes and put it back on. The bag was still warm and lasted for the fifteen minute use. The Magic Bag Extended Hot/Cold Compress held the cold very well. After 4 hours in the freezer, I used it on my knee and it kept cold for the duration I needed. I highly recommend this product. It is easy to use. It is comfortable. It looks nice and most importantly...it works!

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Mahvish

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed October 29, 2020

Magic Bag is really a valuable product. Made of 100% cotton makes it safe to use directly on the skin to avoid any kind of rashes and allergies. Very easily molded and get adjusted with the body type. Very easy and handy to use.

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Tracy

ON / CA
Age: 30 to 40

5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed October 28, 2020

I really like this product. I had used a hot water bag for menstrual cramps and sometimes just to warm up my feet but it was extremely time consuming. The magic bag is great because it’s convenient and all it takes is 30 seconds in the microwave. It does stay warm for a long time! I was pleasantly surprised. I can see myself using this often, not only for cramps but for muscle soreness.

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