Getting the most from your PatchO

To get the most of your PatchO, there are three elements which play their roles in providing comfort, calm and connection. We call this 'The Trifecta'.

  1. The scent from our essential oil blend is proven by science to be naturally calming. This is generally what kids will experience initially when using the product. 
  2. PatchO Pals. These friendly faces will over time becomes a familiar companions they can trust and connect, which in turn creates an emotional anchor of positivity. By utilising fun designs, collecting and storytelling, this connection only strengthens.
  3. Positive anchoring of the scent to calm experiences initially will further enhances the patches ability to emotionally support and works on a subconscious level. Something that is most effective in the long term.

Here's are some tips to effective utilise 'The Trifecta' which will make PatchO most effective. 

Start in Calm Moments

Begin using PatchO patches during peaceful times — like cuddles, storytime, or quiet play. These are the moments when your child feels most safe and cared for, helping them link the scent to that sense of security. 

Be Consistent

Don’t wait until things feel tricky. The more regularly you use PatchO, the more naturally reassuring it becomes over time. Think of it as emotional scaffolding built over-time.

  • For toddlers aged 2 to 4, use as needed for wind-downs or transitions (less is more!).
  • For children 4+, regular use helps build emotional familiarity and security.

Gently Introduce New Situations

Once the scent feels familiar, you can begin using PatchO in new or more challenging situations — like morning drop-offs, outings, travel days, or bedtime. That little whiff of comfort can make a big difference.

Let Them Choose

Give your child the option to choose their PatchO Pal. This simple act gives them a sense of control and makes the experience more playful and personal. It turns the patch into a friendly companion, not just a tool. 

Foster a Connection

Encourage your child to engage with their PatchO Pal — through stories, imagination, or simply bringing them along on their day. That visual bond helps deepen the comfort they feel.

Pocket-Sized Comfort

PatchO is a mess-free, fuss-free comforter that’s easy to bring along to daycare, school, travel days, or any time your child is on the go. A gentle, reassuring presence in a busy world.

Lead by example

You are your child's biggest role model. Your energy is mirrored by your child, so by being calm yourself, engaging with the PatchO, and demonstrating your breathwork with the patch applied, you help your child find their calm as well as reinforcing the use of breathwork, emotional regulation and positive anchoring of the PatchO patch.  

Use and store correctly

  • Use one patch at a time. Stick it on clothing (not skin) for up to 8 hours of gentle support. The ideal location is on the collar or closer to the nose, to allow you to smell the scent.
  •  Always use under Adult supervision and in a well ventilated area. If you're in a car, open the window a little bit. Being outside, bedrooms and even airplanes are typically well ventilated.
  • Store your patches in a cool, dry spot to keep them fresh and ready to go. This will ensure the patches don't diffuse into the environment and stay sealed for when you want them.
  • For best results, use within 6 months of opening. Zipbags aren't perfect and overtime the patches will naturally diffuse and their scent will weaken. After 6 months there may still be some scent, however this may be faded and not as noticeable or effective.

That's it! We hope you found this helpful. If you stick with it, over time, PatchO becomes more than a patch — it becomes a comforting routine, a friendly face, and a little tool of connection for big little feelings.  

Ready to bring more calm and connection to your family’s day?

From morning routines to emotional wobbles and bedtime wind-downs, PatchO offers gentle, feel-good support — with a little help from nature and a playful friend by your side.

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✍️Written by the PatchO Team
At PatchO, we’re a small Aussie team on a mission to inspire families to embrace life’s adventures — big and small. Our Comfort Companions are thoughtfully designed to support connection, play, and meaningful moments together.Whether you’re navigating bedtime, busy mornings, or emotional ups and downs, we’re here to help make everyday rhythms feel calmer, more connected, and a little more magical — with the support of nature and our friendly PatchO Pals.

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