Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) vs Special Tomato Soft-Touch Liners
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | Special Tomato Soft-Touch Liners | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not listed |
| Min. weight | 20 lb | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | Not listed |
| 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 | Sizes 1 to 5; seat cushions 1.5 to 5 lb each by size; Hip-Flex option for recline |
| Dimensions | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo | Standard and Hip-Flex seat width x depth: size 1 8, size 2 10, size 3 12, size 4 |
| 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) | Soft, seamless, latex-free, anti-microbial material (per the maker) |
| 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. | Not listed |
| 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. | The back cushion has no shoulder harness. the liner must be attached to a seating system or stroller that provides head and/or trunk support if a child has decreased head or trunk strength. |
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 Soft-Touch Liners
Seamless cushion set (seat, optional Hip-Flex seat, and back) in five sizes, used inside seating systems and strollers.
- Five sizes
- Hip-Flex seat option
- No weight or age limits