Inspired by Drive Spirit APS vs Special Tomato Soft-Touch Booster
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Inspired by Drive Spirit APS | Special Tomato Soft-Touch Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest |
| How to get it (maker) | Maker instructions say to consult your therapist for proper fit of swing-away accessories and to call Inspired by Drive Customer Service. No ordering or insurance wording on that document. | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | CSS-2400S, CSS-2400M, CSS-2400L, CSS-2401M, CSS-2401L | Not listed |
| Min. weight | 25 lb | 51 lb |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | 130 lb |
| Max. height | 66 in | 65 in |
| Sizes | S, M, L | Small: 51-90 lb, user height 40-56 in, inside seat 11.5 in deep x 12 in wide, seat weight 13 lb; Large: 81-130 lb, user height 50-65 in, inside seat 13.5 in deep x 14 in wide, seat weight 15 lb |
| Dimensions | Not listed | Small overall 16 d x 16 w x 34 |
| Standards (maker) | Maker instructions: 'This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. | The Booster Car Seat passed the FMVSS 213 (US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213) |
| Care | spot clean with upholstery shampoo, mild detergent foam or mild dry-cleaning solvent; do not saturate; no abrasive cleansers; do not disassemble the harness; never lubricate the buckle. | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | Not listed | 6-year expiration date for transportation use; use the vehicle shoulder/lap belt to secure the occupant; the included trunk and pelvic harness is for positioning only; not tested for school bus seat installation. |
Inspired by Drive Spirit APS
Forward-facing adjustable-positioning car seat from Inspired by Drive, in three sizes.
- 25 to 130 lb limits
- Maker instructions are public
- Instructions date from 2017
- No age limit stated
Special Tomato Soft-Touch Booster
Booster-style car seat from Special Tomato in Small and Large with optional bases.
- FMVSS 213 wording and size limits
- Several base options
- Several base choices to sort out