How to Choose Care Underpads (看護墊) in Taiwan: 90×60 Size, Thick vs Breathable Absorbency, Bottom Film Color, and Pieces per Pack
Searching “看護墊” on Shopee Taiwan returns results from a few NT dollars per piece to over a thousand NT dollars per set. Titles often say care underpad, postpartum pad, baby changing pad, and pet pad all at once, and there are thick, breathable, and thin types, so it is hard to tell the listings apart. We checked official Taiwanese sources: a Food and Drug Administration statement says most assistive products today are ordinary goods, and only those that meet the medical device definition under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act are managed as medical devices; its examples are walking aids and the like, and it does not mention care underpads. We did not find an official buying guide or absorbency standard for care underpads, and we did not find a clear statement on whether they count as medical devices. This page summarizes what the listing shows, plus a checklist before ordering on Shopee. It does not cover how to care for a patient and is not medical advice.
First, How Shopee Describes Care Underpads
| Type | How listings describe it | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Thick type (overnight, heavy volume) | The seller says the inner layer has more absorbent polymer, giving about 1.5 times the absorbency of the thin type; the product on this page is this type | The seller explains the pad's thickness does not rise in proportion to absorbency; the absorbency figure is the seller's claim and we did not test it |
| Breathable and thin types | The same seller also lists a “breathable type” and a “purple-bottom antibacterial thin type”; the seller says the difference is the amount of absorbent polymer in the inner layer | We have no official comparison and do not judge which is better |
| Multi-use wording | The same product title often says care underpad, postpartum pad, baby changing pad, and pet pad together | The uses are written by the seller; we found no official classification. This page covers buying for care situations only, not other uses |
The types above are how listings describe things, not an official classification. There is no “best” type. The choice depends on where you will place it, the size you need, and how many you buy. This page covers buying only. It does not cover how to care for someone and is not medical advice.
Five Things to Check When Choosing Care Underpads
| What to check | What to look at | Common situation |
|---|---|---|
| Size | The product on this page is listed as extra large, 90×60 cm (spec field: length 90 cm). Measure the area to cover first, such as a mattress, wheelchair, or sofa, then decide whether the size is enough | Finding out when it arrives that it does not cover the area, or is much bigger than needed |
| Absorbency and thickness | The spec field lists a capacity of 300ml; the seller explains that the thick type has more absorbent polymer in the inner layer, about 1.5 times the absorbency, but the pad itself does not get proportionally thicker. All of this is the seller's information; we have no official standard and did not test, so we cannot judge whether it is enough for you | Looking only at thickness, without reading the absorbency difference the seller describes |
| Bottom film color and variant name | At the top of the variant selection the seller warns “check the bottom film color”. Variant names include white-bottom thick, blue-bottom thick, purple-bottom thick, and purple-bottom antibacterial thin. The seller does not explain the difference by color; check before ordering and ask the seller if unsure | Not noticing the bottom film color, and receiving a variant you did not want |
| Material and labels | The spec field lists polyester fiber, PE, and super absorbent polymer, with features of high absorbency, leak protection, BPA-free, and disposable. The seller fills these in; we found no third-party test data, so we cannot verify them | Treating the seller's labels as official certification |
| Quantity, shipping, and returns | Variants include 25, 50, 75, and 100 pieces; a pack holds 5, so order in multiples of 5. Convenience-store pickup allows up to 75 pieces per order, home delivery up to 200 pieces with one box per order; for more, place separate orders. The seller also states that once opened, the item is not eligible for the seven-day no-reason return; if you may want to return it, do not open it | Ordering too many for convenience-store pickup and hitting the limit, or wanting to return after opening |
Buying for an Older Adult or Patient: Whom to Ask First
- Ask the nurse or long-term care case manager first — We do not judge which absorbency suits whom, and we do not discuss skin or care methods. For which type to use and how often to change it, ask a nurse, a home care nurse, or a long-term care case manager (照管專員).
- What we found in official sources — The Food and Drug Administration statement “Clarification on assistive devices being managed as medical devices” (created October 31, 2018; updated May 23, 2024) says most assistive products today are ordinary goods, and only those that meet the medical device definition under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act are managed as medical devices; its examples are walking aids and the like, and it does not mention care underpads. So we cannot say whether care underpads are medical devices, and we found no official buying guide or absorbency standard.
- Confirm where it will be used — A bed, a wheelchair, and a sofa need different sizes; measure before buying. You can also note what is used now and what falls short, and ask the seller.
- We do not cover care methods — This page only summarizes buying directions and is not care or medical advice.
Before You Order, Confirm These
- Measure the area to cover and check whether 90×60 cm is enough; the seller also lists other sizes, so check which listing you opened.
- Read the variant names carefully: white, blue, or purple bottom; thick type or antibacterial thin type.
- Order in multiples of 5; convenience-store pickup up to 75 pieces, home delivery up to 200 pieces; place separate orders for more.
- The seller states opened items are not eligible for the seven-day no-reason return; if you want to try first, buy a small amount.
- Save a screenshot of the listing (spec, quantity limits, and return rules).
Searching on Shopee Taiwan: Chinese Keywords and What They Mean
Shopee Taiwan is in Chinese, so searching in English usually returns few useful results. Copy the keywords below and paste them into the Shopee search box.
| Keyword / text (Chinese) | Pinyin | Meaning | What it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 看護墊 | kànhù diàn | care underpad | The most common search keyword |
| 隔尿墊 | gé niào diàn | urine-barrier pad | Another term often seen in product titles |
| 加厚款 | jiāhòu kuǎn | thick type | The seller says the inner layer has more absorbent polymer |
| 過夜型 | guòyè xíng | overnight type | The seller's term for the heavy-volume type |
| 底膜顏色 | dǐ mó yánsè | bottom film color | The seller warns you to check this when choosing a variant |
| 拋棄式 | pāoqì shì | disposable | Listed in the spec field |
| 抗菌款 | kàngjūn kuǎn | antibacterial type | The name of one variant (purple-bottom antibacterial thin type) |
| 一包幾片 | yī bāo jǐ piàn | pieces per pack | Ask the seller; a pack holds 5, order in multiples of 5 |
| 月銷熱賣 | yuè xiāo rèmài | best sellers this month | A sort option in Shopee Taiwan search results (the displayed name may change) |
Brand names on the packaging are usually in Chinese too. If unsure, use your phone's camera translation (for example Google Translate) on the packaging or the product page, then compare with the table above. This list is a keyword guide, not an official translation, and the text on a product page may differ.
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請問加厚款和透氣款差在哪裡？吸收量差多少？
Qǐngwèn jiāhòu kuǎn hé tòuqì kuǎn chà zài nǎlǐ? Xīshōu liàng chà duōshǎo?
What is the difference between the thick type and the breathable type? How much does absorbency differ?
請問白底、紫底、藍底的墊子，底膜有什麼不同？
Qǐngwèn bái dǐ, zǐ dǐ, lán dǐ de diànzi, dǐ mó yǒu shénme bùtóng?
How do the white, purple, and blue bottom films differ?
請問一包幾片？超商取貨最多可以買幾片？
Qǐngwèn yī bāo jǐ piàn? Chāoshāng qǔhuò zuìduō kěyǐ mǎi jǐ piàn?
How many pieces are in a pack? What is the most I can order for convenience-store pickup?
Jin An Xin [Thick Type] Overnight 90*60 cm Multi-Use Waterproof Care Underpad (Shopee)
Shopee listing information (shown on October 26, 2026; prices and promotions may change): rated 4.9 with 5,848 reviews, 20萬+ sold (over 200,000; we only quote this and have not checked each review); the page shows Shopee's buyer protection and returns; the price shows NT$199 (labeled as the price after a coupon; there is also a store coupon of $6 off, and the final price depends on the number of pieces chosen), with variants reading “25 pieces at 8 each” and “75 pieces at 7.3 each”; estimated delivery October 28 to 31. Product information (from the listing, not independently checked by us): brand 金安心 (Jin An Xin), polyester fiber, PE, and super absorbent polymer, with high absorbency, leak protection, BPA-free, disposable, capacity 300ml, length 90 cm, package size 60 cm, 25 pieces per set, weight 1.5 kg, ships from East District, Hsinchu City. The seller's description states: the thick type has about 1.5 times the absorbency of the thin type; a pack holds 5, order in multiples of 5; convenience-store pickup up to 75 pieces, home delivery up to 200 pieces with one box per order; a link to the breathable type listing; and opened items are not eligible for the seven-day no-reason return. We do not give care or medical advice, and you should rely on the product page and the item you receive.
Quick Checklist Before You Buy
- Is the size enough? → The seller lists 90×60 cm; measure the area to cover
- Thick or breathable? → The seller says the thick type has about 1.5 times the absorbency, but that is the seller's claim and we did not test it
- Did you check the bottom film color? → The seller warns at the top of the variants; white, blue, purple, and the antibacterial thin type need careful reading
- Did you read the quantity limits? → Multiples of 5, up to 75 for convenience-store pickup, up to 200 for home delivery
- Did you read the return rule? → The seller states opened items are not eligible for the seven-day no-reason return; buy a small amount to try first
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the thick type and the breathable type?
- The seller explains the difference is the absorbent polymer in the inner layer: more polymer means more absorbency, but the pad's thickness does not rise in proportion; the thick type has about 1.5 times the absorbency of the thin type. That is the seller's claim; we did not test it and have no official standard to compare against.
- Are care underpads medical devices? Do they need a license?
- The Food and Drug Administration says most assistive products today are ordinary goods, and only those meeting the medical device definition are managed as medical devices; its examples are walking aids and the like, and it does not mention care underpads. We did not find a clear statement on this. The spec field of this product does not list a medical device license number. If you need certainty, contact the Food and Drug Administration.
- What does the bottom film color mean?
- The seller warns you to check the bottom film color at the top of the variant selection. Variant names include white-bottom thick, blue-bottom thick, purple-bottom thick, and purple-bottom antibacterial thin, but the seller does not explain the difference by color, so we cannot. Check before ordering and ask the seller if unsure.
- What is the most I can order at once?
- The seller states a pack holds 5, so order in multiples of 5; convenience-store pickup allows up to 75 pieces per order, home delivery up to 200 pieces with one box per order; place separate orders for more.
- Is 90×60 cm big enough?
- We do not judge. The seller lists this product as extra large, 90×60 cm; measure the area to cover before ordering.
- How often should it be changed? How should I care for someone?
- We do not give care or medical advice. Ask a nurse, a home care nurse, or a long-term care case manager.