Inspired by Drive Spirit APS
The Inspired by Drive Spirit APS is rated for a child up to 130 lb, per Inspired by Drive. Forward-facing adjustable-positioning car seat from Inspired by Drive, in three sizes.
- 130 lbMax weight
- Through a dealerOrdered
How the Spirit APS stacks up
Against the 12 adaptive car seats, car beds, and vests we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for adaptive car seats, car beds, and vests (108 lb to 130 lb).
What sets the Spirit APS apart
Measured against the 12 adaptive car seats, car beds, and vests we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238Next to it, the Spirit APS is 110 lb higher limit.
How to get it, in the maker's words
| Where it's sold | Through a medical equipment (DME) dealer, per the maker |
|---|---|
| How to get it | Maker instructions say to consult your therapist for proper fit of swing-away accessories and to call Inspired by Drive Customer Service. No ordering or insurance wording on that document. |
Size and fit, per Inspired by Drive
| Sizes | S, M, L |
|---|---|
| Min weight | 25 lb |
| Max weight | 130 lb |
| Max height | 66 in |
| Standards (maker) | Maker instructions: 'This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. |
Listed features
- 25 to 130 lb limits
- Maker instructions are public
Worth checking
- Instructions date from 2017
- No age limit stated
Where to buy the Spirit APS
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.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Inspired by Drive Spirit APS | |
|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest |
| How to get it (maker) | Maker instructions say to consult your therapist for proper fit of swing-away accessories and to call Inspired by Drive Customer Service. No ordering or insurance wording on that document. |
| Model number | CSS-2400S, CSS-2400M, CSS-2400L, CSS-2401M, CSS-2401L |
| Min. weight | 25 lb |
| Max. weight | 130 lb |
| Max. height | 66 in |
| Sizes | S, M, L |
| Standards (maker) | Maker instructions: 'This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. |
| Care | spot clean with upholstery shampoo, mild detergent foam or mild dry-cleaning solvent; do not saturate; no abrasive cleansers; do not disassemble the harness; never lubricate the buckle. |
Compare the Spirit APS with
How each closest rival differs from the Spirit APS, from the makers' specs.
- Inspired by DriveSpirit Plus130 lb limitCompare side by side
- Inspired by DriveSpirit Spica130 lb limitCompare side by side
- Safety 1stDreamride infant car bed IC23820 lb limit
- 110 lb lower limit
- Special TomatoMPS Car Seat130 lb limitCompare side by side
Spirit APS: questions answered
From Inspired by Drive's published specs, last checked 2026-11-04.
What are the Inspired by Drive Spirit APS's limits?
Per the maker: from 25 lb, up to 130 lb, up to 66 in tall. Sizes: S, M, L.
Will insurance cover the Inspired by Drive Spirit APS?
Per the maker: Maker instructions say to consult your therapist for proper fit of swing-away accessories and to call Inspired by Drive Customer Service. No ordering or insurance wording on that document.. 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.
Can I adapt a regular car seat instead?
Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
How do I care for the Inspired by Drive Spirit APS?
Per the maker: spot clean with upholstery shampoo, mild detergent foam or mild dry-cleaning solvent; do not saturate; no abrasive cleansers; do not disassemble the harness; never lubricate the buckle.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More adaptive car seats, car beds, and vests
- Special TomatoSoft-Touch Booster130 lb limit
- EtacConvaid Carrot 3108 lb limit
- EtacConvaid Carrot 3 Booster165 lb limit
- ThomashilfenAxkid NEXTKID Reha110.2 lb limit
- EZ-OnLaydown Vest106 lb limit
- EZ-OnMAXPV vest
Where these specs come from
- inspiredbydrive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CSS-2400-IFU.pdf
- shop.drivemedical.com/us/en/Products/Inspired-By-Drive/Car-Seat/c…
Last checked 2026-11-04. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.