Firefly Upsee
The Firefly Upsee is rated for a child up to 55 lb, per Firefly. Harness and belt set that lets an adult support a child upright, sold in four sizes. screening questions to answer before purchase.
- 55 lbMax weight
- Through a dealerOrdered
- $1,295List price
How the Upsee stacks up
Against the 26 adaptive seats, bath, and toileting systems we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for adaptive seats, bath, and toileting systems (55 lb to 130 lb).
Within the typical range for adaptive seats, bath, and toileting systems ($1,295 to $1,415).
What sets the Upsee apart
Measured against the 26 adaptive seats, bath, and toileting systems we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Child weight limit: 55 lbin the middle half of the 13 adaptive seats, bath, and toileting systems that publish it (55 lb to 130 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Firefly GoTo SeatNext to it, the Upsee is 11 lb lower limit; $120 less.
- Firefly GottaGo toilet seatNext to it, the Upsee is 11.1 lb lower limit; $600 less.
How to get it, in the maker's words
| Where it's sold | Through a medical equipment (DME) dealer, per the maker |
|---|---|
| Price note | Maker US page: price $815.00 shown with MSRP $1295.00; free delivery. |
Size and fit, per Firefly
| Sizes | XS (age 1-2, max 33 lb); S (age 2-4, max 33 lb); M (age 4-6, max 44 lb); L (age 6-8, max 55 lb); adult hip belt one size 24-42 in |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 55 lb |
| Ages | 1-8 years |
| In the box | Harness set sold in sizes XS to L |
Listed features
- Four child sizes
- Machine washable
- The maker lists adult belt range 24-42 in
Worth checking
- Colour options listed inconsistently
- No product weight stated
- Use rules and screening questions apply
Where to buy the Upsee
Usually ordered through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription. Ask your child's doctor or therapist and your insurer (Medicaid covers medically necessary equipment for children under 21).
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
Full specs
| Firefly Upsee | |
|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| List price | $1,295 |
| Price | Maker US page: price $815.00 shown with MSRP $1295.00; free delivery. |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Max. weight | 55 lb |
| Age (maker) | 1-8 years |
| Sizes | XS (age 1-2, max 33 lb); S (age 2-4, max 33 lb); M (age 4-6, max 44 lb); L (age 6-8, max 55 lb); adult hip belt one size 24-42 in |
| Material | Breathable fabric; latex free |
| What's included | Harness set sold in sizes XS to L |
| Care | Machine washable |
| Maker's warnings | not advised on stairs and steps; not for children with very high abnormal muscle tone; stop if you or your child feel any discomfort; designed for use with an adult or a person over 16. |
Compare the Upsee with
How each closest rival differs from the Upsee, from the makers' specs.
- FireflyPlaypak$1,295$1,295Compare side by side
- FireflyGoTo Seat$1,41566 lb limit$1,415
- 11 lb higher limit
- $120 more
- FireflyGottaGo toilet seat$1,89566.1 lb limit$1,895
- 11.1 lb higher limit
- $600 more
- FireflyScooot48.5 lb limit
- 6.5 lb lower limit
Upsee: questions answered
From Firefly's published specs, last checked 2026-11-04.
What are the Firefly Upsee's limits?
Per the maker: up to 55 lb, 1-8 years. Sizes: XS (age 1-2, max 33 lb); S (age 2-4, max 33 lb); M (age 4-6, max 44 lb); L (age 6-8, max 55 lb); adult hip belt one size 24-42 in.
Will insurance cover the Firefly Upsee?
Medicaid covers medically necessary equipment for children under 21 (the EPSDT benefit), and private plans often cover it too. You'll usually need a prescription and a letter of medical necessity from your child's doctor or therapist, and a medical equipment dealer handles the order.
How do I care for the Firefly Upsee?
Per the maker: Machine washable.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-04. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.