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.
- Through a dealerOrdered
How to get it, in the maker's words
| Where it's sold | Through a medical equipment (DME) dealer, per the maker |
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Size and fit, per Special Tomato
| 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 |
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| Ages | Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size) |
| In the box | 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 |
Listed features
- Five sizes from toddler to adult
- Fits floor, chair, stroller or wood bases
Worth checking
- Prices not broken out by base or size
- No crash test or standard wording
Where to buy the Soft-Touch Sitter
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
| Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter | |
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| Type | Adaptive seat, bath, or toileting system |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | Maker manual lists Model# Series 77XXXXXX & 78XXXXXX; headrest 77020000 |
| Age (maker) | Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size) |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | Overall seat W x D x H: S1 12x12x25; S2 12x14x29; S3 16x16x34; S4 18x19x40; S5 2 |
| Material | Soft-Touch material (latex-free, peel- and tear-resistant, fluid impermeable); solid wood bases (per the maker) |
| 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 |
| Care | Easy to wipe clean. |
| Maker's warnings | intended for children with mild to moderate positioning needs; call (800) 371-2778 or use the sizing form. |
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Soft-Touch Sitter: questions answered
From Special Tomato's published specs, last checked 2026-11-04.
What are the Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter's limits?
Per the maker: Target age 1-2 yrs up to 13 yrs to adult (by size). 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.
Will insurance cover the Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter?
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 Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitter?
Per the maker: Easy to wipe clean.
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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.