The Special Tomato has the Out & About Seat (OAS) provides comfortable upper body support using a padded, adjustable 8-point harness system and height adjustable headrest. It will change where a family member with special needs can take a seat and remain comfortably seated while out with family and friends.
The Special Tomato OAS can be attached to most standard, stable chairs that have a minimum seat back height of 14-inches. Once the child is properly seated, the 3-point pelvic harness and 5-point chest harness help to maintain a stable well-aligned position of the pelvis and trunk. Slots are available at five different heights on the base fabric back for the threading of shoulder straps. This ensures proper angle of pull and accommodates for growth of the child.
The adjustable height headrest promotes a midline position of the head. When a child is properly supported in a well-aligned upright sitting position, energy that would have gone to squirming to get comfortable, or just to maintain a sitting position, can now go to attending to and participating in the experience they can be included in. The seat can also be used to provide additional postural support to strollers, trolleys, pushchairs and swings provided that all OAS attachment straps can be securely tightened to the frame of the seat.
For more support the optional Special Tomato soft-touch liners, can be integrated into this system. These contoured seat and back cushions are made from a proprietary blend of non-toxic, latex-free materials, are soft, lightweight and extremely durable, and easily wiped clean. Contours enhance lateral (side) support, promote good posture and improve comfort by providing a large surface area for the distribution of pressure. Seat cushions are available in sizes 2-4 (10 to 14-inches) and back cushions in sizes 1-4 (8 to 14-inches) and easily replaced to accommodate growth.
The lightweight, easy to clean OAS is easily folded, even with optional seat and back liners, and equipped with backpack straps to allow for hands-free transport and is a perfect portable package for families on the go.
Contact the team at Dejay on: therapy@dejay.com.au for a free trial of the Out & About Seat.