Firefly Scooot vs Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Firefly Scooot | Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| Price | Maker US page: price $965.00 shown with MSRP $1575.00; page does not say whether the backrest option is included in either figure. | Not listed |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | Not listed | Maker manual lists Model# Series 77XXXXXX & 78XXXXXX; headrest 77020000 |
| Max. weight | 48.5 lb | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size) |
| Sizes | One size (Standard) | Target ranges, Size 1: 20-30 lb, 30-35 in, 1-2 yrs; Size 2: 30-60 lb, 35-48 in, 2-6 yrs; Size 3: 40-80 lb, 40-56 in, 6-9 yrs; Size 4: 50-110 lb, 50-65 in, 9-14 yrs; Size 5: 90-200 lb, 54-74 in, 13 yrs to adult |
| Dimensions | Seat base 9 W x 15.5 long; backrest 10.5 W x 12 high; hip to footplate end 20.5 | Overall seat W x D x H: S1 12x12x25; S2 12x14x29; S3 16x16x34; S4 18x19x40; S5 2 |
| Material | Latex free; machine washable fabric; rubber tyres | Soft-Touch material (latex-free, peel- and tear-resistant, fluid impermeable); solid wood bases (per the maker) |
| What's included | Not listed | Contoured seat with built-in abductor, lateral and head supports, 5-point trunk harness, 3-point pelvic harness, attachment straps; bases and headrest/tray are options; 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Care | Machine washable fabric | Easy to wipe clean. |
| Maker's warnings | use on flat, level outdoor surfaces only; child should be able to hold head up and floor sit with support; avoid letting the child become too fatigued; remove front castor in Ride mode if steering is difficult. | intended for children with mild to moderate positioning needs; call (800) 371-2778 or use the sizing form. |
Firefly Scooot
Ride-on and crawler frame with a seat, push pole, and optional backrest that the maker describes as 4-in-1. One size.
- 48.5 lb user weight
- Machine washable fabric
- 42 day returns and 12 month warranty listed
- Age range stated two ways
- Outdoor use limited to flat surfaces
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter
A contoured floor, chair or base-mounted sitter in five sizes with built-in abductor, harnesses and optional wood bases.
- Five sizes from toddler to adult
- Fits floor, chair, stroller or wood bases
- Prices not broken out by base or size
- No crash test or standard wording