Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter vs Thomashilfen tRide
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter | Thomashilfen tRide | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maker manual lists Model# Series 77XXXXXX & 78XXXXXX; headrest 77020000 | Not listed |
| Age (maker) | Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size) | Not listed |
| Sizes | 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 | Size 1 and size 2. Max carrying capacity of seat unit: size 1 35 kg / 77.16 lb, size 2 40 kg / 88.18 lb. Chassis including seat: size 1 45 kg / 99.20 lb, size 2 50 kg / 110.23 lb |
| Dimensions | Overall seat W x D x H: S1 12x12x25; S2 12x14x29; S3 16x16x34; S4 18x19x40; S5 2 | Seat unit L x W x H: size 1 85 x 41 x 57 cm, size 2 98 x 46 x 46 cm. Chassis: si |
| Fold | Not listed | Seat unit folded (no footrest): size 1 63 x 36 x 38 cm, size 2 76 x 46 x 50 cm. Chassis folded: size 1 79 x 60 x 38 cm, size 2 83 x 67 x 38 cm |
| Material | Soft-Touch material (latex-free, peel- and tear-resistant, fluid impermeable); solid wood bases (per the maker) | Seat upholstery in durable fabric, washable up to 40 C; fire-retardant fabrics; foldable aluminum chassis; no-flat EVA wheels |
| What's included | 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 | Not listed |
| Care | Easy to wipe clean. | Seat cover washable up to 40 C |
| Maker's warnings | intended for children with mild to moderate positioning needs; call (800) 371-2778 or use the sizing form. | Do not hang shopping bags on push bars (tipping risk); do not use abduction block as a brake chock; use in vehicles only if the stroller is approved for that. |
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
Thomashilfen tRide
A rehab stroller from Thomashilfen with a separate seat unit and folding aluminum chassis, in two sizes. The maker lists it under GMFCS levels III to V.
- Two sizes with load limits stated
- Seat unit and chassis separable
- No crash-test or vehicle-use wording for this model