what kind of "ice pack" does this use? Does Amazon or any other retailers sell it if I want to get extra ones?
1327933
It is just a little plastic bottle you fill with water each time before use. Idk about an extra sold anywhere.
1327934
It is a refillable, freezable, plastic pack/bottle. Amazon does not sell it seperately from warmer, but the First Years site does. I just purchased it for $1.99 (not including shipping, which was about $2). http://www.thefirstyears.com/nursery-bottle-warmer-system-replacement-ice-container
1327935
It comes with an Ice pack, but we have used also soft ice packs too bc we forgot to freeze the ice pack a few times :)
2139492
there is no ice pack embedded. if you put ice in with your beverage it will stay cold for several hours.
336347
It was sent to me with one ice pack that was completely melted by the time I got it. Also, it was delivered about 5 days before Amazon's estimated delivery date, so be sure and check your mail for it every day after you order it.
601246
We use dry ice. It keeps the packs frozen. The packs themselves also last three hours or so for my mom. Ice won't re-freeze them but will cool them enough to be of use again
36958
I believe this was advertised as being able to be used "ice free"; however, I bought it as a Christmas gift for my daughter and I purchased the ice pack to go with it so she could use it either way. I know she wanted to use hers when she goes to farmers markets. If I purchased one for myself,, I would buy the ice pack, also, as extra assurance that my items stayed cold.
1723549
These are re-freezable ice packs, not the one-time use chemical ice packs. Just pop it in the freezer for a few hours and it will be hard as a rock and ice cold for a few hours use.
2192217
I personally use an artificial ice pack (Nordic Ice) and keep it in an insulated lunch bag with a little newspaper covering it. Then if your motel or hotel has a freezer in a room refrigerator just refreeze it. Otherwise it will last a couple of days easy.
215373
Doesn't cool as well as an ice pack you keep in the freezer or even ice cubes in a bag or ice pack...mostly because it just doesn't last long. I'd say you have no more than like 10-15 minutes before this cold pack is no longer cool enough to be effective.
1490976
I've ordered it twice and it doesn't need the ice. I just put them in the freezer when I get them. They are great!! But I'd call the company if they were leaking.
605435
They are not shipped automatically with ice packs. You can request ice packs be added for a small fee.
1552184
It comes with two refillable ice packs. They are a bit leaky as the lids don't latch on tight, but if you store them in the freezer so they aren't lying flat, there should be no issues. My biggest thing is I have yet to find replacement packs, so I always have to be on top of getting them back into the freezer.
237472
I had to find plastic buckets and round containers to make my ice. The small buckets work best but are hard to find and expensive if you buy new. I tried plastic food containers from WalMart but they cracked apart quickly. One trick is to lay a straw or small popsicle stick on the top of the water and the water freezes to a more solid clear ice. Don't ask me to explain but it works. Not for commercial use.
770227
The ice packs are removable. We have had the product for 3 years and we still use it and love it.
983113
I think water. The pack does have hard "cubes" throughout when frozen. Works well. I use it nearly every day since about last November.
1083375
I bought extra ones from the store for a $1. The ones that come with it are great, but I didn't want to spend the extra $15 for the extra set. Having extra helps you keep two in the freezer in case you need cold therapy and leave the others thawed for hot therapy. So you do need two sets. But you can get extras at a place like Target, different brand, that will fit in the cubby hole, for a lot less. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! It's helped me so much during jaw, face and dental pain.
36956
Does not hurt to use frozen ice packs. I would not use regular ice as it is not water proof. I kept the items in the trunk ofy car and it did a good job keeping things cool with ice packs.
1490973
there should be dry ice in there. email the company. they have really good customer service