Short answer: children’s herbal patches are usually small (about 7×7 cm) with a 3 cm core or a foam anti-leak ring that holds paste or a pellet on the navel. The format is easy; the hard part is the formula, because several traditional herbs are restricted in children’s products in some markets. Check the full ingredient list with your regulator before you sample.
Three common formats
| Format | Build | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-leak ring patch | 7×7 cm non-woven or spunlace, 3 cm foam ring | Holds your own paste, pellet or liquid on the navel |
| Plum-blossom pellet patch | 8×8 cm flower-cut non-woven, 3 cm ring, herbal pellet | Ready-filled, child-friendly shape |
| Honey-base herbal patch | 7×7 cm spunlace, 3 cm propolis-base core | Ready-to-use, in eleven traditional formulas |
Why the anti-leak ring matters
A flat patch lets soft paste spread onto skin and clothing. The foam ring forms a small well around the acupoint so the paste stays where it is applied, which is the main complaint parents have about home-made navel patches.
Formulas and what to check
Our honey-base range covers eleven traditional uses: appetite and spleen support, cold-type cough, heat-type cough, loose stool, mouth ulcers, digestion, common cold, wheezing, sore throat, fever and constipation. We publish the uses but not the full ingredient lists online. The complete formula sheet comes with the specification on request, because:
- Some traditional herbs used in classic formulas are restricted or prohibited in children’s products in certain countries.
- The same formula may be a cosmetic, a traditional herbal product or a medical product depending on the market and the claims.
- Claims for children are reviewed more strictly everywhere.
The practical approach: agree the market first, review the formula with your regulatory contact, and adjust or replace herbs before sampling.
The cooling patch alternative
For a simpler children’s product with a clear registration, many buyers start with a medical fever cooling gel patch: a China Class I medical device, 5×12 cm, 4 patches per box, intended for local cooling of feverish patients on intact skin. The gel can be supplied in several colors.
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- The product (a link to our catalog is fine) and the size or volume
- Estimated quantity per order and per year
- Bare product, retail box or full private label
- Your target market and the documents your importer or regulator asks for
