Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) vs Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) | Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maker manual lists Model# Series 77XXXXXX & 78XXXXXX; headrest 77020000 |
| Min. weight | 20 lb | Not listed |
| Max. weight | 130 lb | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Target age 9 mos to Adult (by cushion) | Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size) |
| 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 | Target ranges, Size 1: 20-30 lb, 30-35 in, 1-2 yrs; Size 2: 30-60 lb, 35-48 in, 2-6 yrs; Size 3: 40-80 lb, 40-56 in, 6-9 yrs; Size 4: 50-110 lb, 50-65 in, 9-14 yrs; Size 5: 90-200 lb, 54-74 in, 13 yrs to adult |
| Dimensions | Seat with footrest: Small 16W x 21.5D x 44H; Large 18.5W x 23D x 49.5H. With flo | Overall seat W x D x H: S1 12x12x25; S2 12x14x29; S3 16x16x34; S4 18x19x40; S5 2 |
| 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-Touch material (latex-free, peel- and tear-resistant, fluid impermeable); solid wood bases (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 | Contoured seat with built-in abductor, lateral and head supports, 5-point trunk harness, 3-point pelvic harness, attachment straps; bases and headrest/tray are options; 5-year manufacturer's warranty |
| Care | Easily cleaned with a common disinfectant. | Easy to 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. | intended for children with mild to moderate positioning needs; call (800) 371-2778 or use the sizing form. |
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 Sitter
A contoured floor, chair or base-mounted sitter in five sizes with built-in abductor, harnesses and optional wood bases.
- Five sizes from toddler to adult
- Fits floor, chair, stroller or wood bases
- Prices not broken out by base or size
- No crash test or standard wording