Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) vs Special Tomato Out and About Seat
The Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) holds up to 130 lb; the Out and About Seat, 90 lb, per the makers.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | Special Tomato Out and About Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Item special-tomato-mps-seat | 67010100 |
| Min. weight | 20 lb | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | 90 lb |
| Age (maker) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) | Not listed |
| Sizes | 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 | One seat |
| Product weight | Not listed | 7 lb |
| Dimensions | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo | Seat 15 W x 13 D; seat back height 27 (25 with liners); overall 16 x 49; folded |
| Crash test (maker) | 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) | Not listed |
| Material | Soft-Touch surface (latex-free, antimicrobial, fluid-impermeable); wooden mobile floor base; car-seat-grade 5-point harness (per the maker) | Fabric base and pad |
| What's included | Seat shell with footrest, headrest, back cushion, seat cushion, attachment straps; wooden mobile floor base and tray with risers optional; 5-year warranty | Not listed |
| Care | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. | Base fabric and pad are wipe clean and machine washable; liners wipe clean |
| Maker's warnings | 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. | Straps must be securely tightened to the frame when attached to strollers, trolleys, pushchairs or swings. Carried with backpack straps. |
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
Special Tomato Out and About Seat
Foldable portable seat with backpack straps, a harness, and attachment straps for strollers and similar frames. a 90 lb maximum user weight.
- 7 lb and folds to 16 x 27 x 6 in
- Backpack carry straps
- 90 lb limit
- No age or height limit stated
- Liner size range stated two ways