Special Tomato CatchUp Chair vs Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
The CatchUp Chair holds up to 250 lb; the Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS), 130 lb, per the makers.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato CatchUp Chair | Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| 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 | st-catchup-chair | Item special-tomato-mps-seat |
| Min. weight | Not listed | 20 lb |
| Max. weight | 250 lb | 130 lb |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) |
| Sizes | Single adjustable chair; Soft-Touch Sitter and Liner sizes sold as options | Small 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. 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-Adult |
| Product weight | 75 lb | Not listed |
| Dimensions | Overall footprint 28.5 W x 37 L; height 42 to top of seatback | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo |
| Crash test (maker) | Not listed | Footrest 'has not been crash-tested in a vehicle' and must be removed for car-seat use; page also says tested and approved for aircraft travel (FAA approved) |
| Material | Metal frame; removable washable fabric parts; Soft-Touch liners described as latex-free and anti-microbial | Soft-Touch surface (latex-free, antimicrobial, fluid-impermeable); wooden mobile floor base; car-seat-grade 5-point harness (per the maker) |
| What's included | Not listed | Seat shell with footrest, headrest, back cushion, seat cushion, attachment straps; wooden mobile floor base and tray with risers optional; 5-year warranty |
| Care | Frame can be wiped clean; seat and back pads, pelvic belt and trunk harness are removable and washable | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. |
| Maker's warnings | Not listed | Six-year expiration for transportation use. Car seat minimum 27 lbs (Small) and 51 lbs (Large). Not available as a motor vehicle restraint for persons with a disability in Canada. Not tested for direct installation in a school bus seat. |
Special Tomato CatchUp Chair
Height and depth adjustable wheeled chair with a metal frame, push handle, and 5 in casters. The maker lists a 250 lb user weight maximum.
- Wide range of seat, back and footrest adjustments listed
- Fabric parts are removable and washable
- 2 year warranty
- Heavy at 75 lb
Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS)
- Eight cushion sizes up to adult
- FMVSS213 compliance for car seat use
- Not listed by the maker: prices for tray and floor base