Description
The Spex Wonderseat is a seating system for a child's wheelchair, built by Spex as one set of parts: back support, head support, harness and seat base, set up as a unit.
Who it suits, and who should choose something else
- A child with postural needs whose therapist has asked for fitted wheelchair seating.
- Families who need the seat to change as the child grows.
- Children who travel in a vehicle while seated in their wheelchair.
- Spex does not recommend the Bounce model for a child who self-propels.
Two models, two sizes
Bounce gives moderate to low postural support for a child who transfers in and out of the chair with help. Space gives moderate to high support, for a child with little or no sitting control who uses a tilt-in-space wheelchair.
Both come in Size 0, about 6 months to 5 years old, and Size 1, about 4 to 10 years old, on seat bases of 10 in x 12 in and 12 in x 16 in.
Weight and fit
Maximum user weight is 47 kg (104 lb), and seat depth adjusts from 15 to 28 cm on Size 0 and 23 to 38 cm on Size 1. It fits wheelchair canes of 19 mm to 30 mm; chairs without canes do not suit it.
Travelling in a vehicle
Spex crash tested the system to RESNA WC-4:2012 Section 20 (WC20), so it can be used as a vehicle seat on a suitable wheelchair base, though transferring to the vehicle seat is preferred where practical.
Set-up and cleaning
A qualified therapist or technician should install and adjust it. Spex asks for a check for wear or loose bolts every six months, and puts the expected life at five years. Outer covers machine wash at 40 C, the incontinence cover is hand wash only, and the hardware takes AHP wipes.
Funding may help: see who may help pay. Our technicians service what we sell through our service department.
We handle the fitting, so tell us about the chair on the quote form or by phone at (905) 798-1853. As this is built to a prescription, our return policy covers made to order seating. More of the range sits under paediatrics.
Frequently asked questions
Which model does my child need?
Bounce suits moderate to low support needs and Space suits moderate to high needs. The therapist's prescription decides it.
Will it fit the wheelchair we already own?
It fits chairs with round canes from 19 mm to 30 mm. Send us the make and model and we check the frame before quoting.
Can the child stay in the seat in the car?
Spex crash tested it to WC20, so it can be used as a vehicle seat on a suitable base.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 47 kg (104 lb) maximum user weight
- Sizes
- Size 0, about 6 months to 5 years old; Size 1, about 4 to 10 years old
- Models
- Wonderseat Bounce, moderate to low postural support; Wonderseat Space, moderate to high support
- Seat base
- Size 0 10 in x 12 in; Size 1 12 in x 16 in; quick-release hardware
- Seat depth range
- 15 to 28 cm (Size 0); 23 to 38 cm (Size 1)
- Back support height
- 25 to 38 cm (Size 0); 30 to 43 cm (Size 1)
- Chair compatibility
- Round canes 19 mm to 30 mm; frame width 10 to 12 in (Size 0) or 12 to 14 in (Size 1)
- Vehicle transport
- Crash tested to RESNA WC-4:2012 Section 20 (WC20); meets ISO 16840-4:2009
- Warranty
- 24 months on foam, covers and hardware; expected system life 5 years
- Product type
- Paediatric wheelchair seating system, modular back support, head support, harness and seat base
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
