Inspired by Drive Spirit Spica vs Special Tomato MPS Car Seat
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Inspired by Drive Spirit Spica | Special Tomato MPS Car Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest |
| Price | Inspired by Drive site: 'Starting at $1,654.97 | 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 | CSS-2400-SPICA, CSS-2401-SPICA | Cushion models MS1, MS3, MS5, MS7 (Small); ML1, ML3, ML5, ML7 (Large); back cush |
| Min. weight | 25 lb | 27 lb |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | 130 lb |
| Max. height | 66 in | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Maker target ages by cushion size, from 9 mos to Adult |
| Sizes | CSS-2400-SPICA = Plus-M without seat depth extender (29 lb); CSS-2401-SPICA = Plus-L with seat depth extender (33 lb); overall width 21.5 in, back height 28 in, seat depth 12 in / 16 in | Small: seat cushions MS1 (9 mos-3 yrs, 28-37 in), MS3 (2-5 yrs, 32-43 in), MS5 (4-8 yrs, 40-50 in), MS7 (5-9 yrs, 43-52 in), max 80 lb; Large: ML1 (6-9 yrs, 45-58 in), ML3 (8-11 yrs, 48-60 in), ML5 (10-14 yrs, 48-62 in), ML7 (12-Adult, 58 in-Adult), min 51 lb as car seat, max 130 lb. All as maker labels 'target age' and 'target height'. |
| Dimensions | Overall width 21.5, back height 28, seat depth 12 (M) or 16 (L) | Small: overall depth 15.5, width 15, height 30; Large: depth 19, width 18, heigh |
| Standards (maker) | Not listed | Maker PDF title: 'MPS Car Seat Features: FMVSS213 Compliant, LATCH System |
| What's included | 2 positioning wedges, 13.25 x 7.75 x 4.75 in | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | designed to accommodate a spica cast; low and wide side profile. | minimum user weight as a car seat is 27 lb (20 lb overall); max 130 lb; tether strap must be used in a vehicle; 6-year expiration date for use during transportation; not tested for installation directly into a school bus seat. |
Inspired by Drive Spirit Spica
Low, wide car seat that the maker says is designed to accommodate a spica cast, with positioning wedges.
- Includes two wedges
- No age limit stated
Special Tomato MPS Car Seat
Car seat from Special Tomato in Small and Large with sized cushions, a 27 lb car-seat minimum and a 130 lb maximum.
- Detailed sizing tables from the maker
- The maker lists a 6-year transport expiration
- Complex size and cushion system