Description
The Whitmyer Cuddles line is head positioning for infants, built to newborn proportions, not scaled down from an adult pad. Two systems are sold under the name: a three pad support that adjusts in several directions, and a single contoured cradle pad.
Which of the two systems is right?
The Infant Three Pad Support System is the more aggressive of the two. Its three pads can be set separately, which suits an infant who needs the head held firmly or who leans to one side.
The Infant Contoured Cradle Support is simpler: one pad that cradles the base of the skull and turns on its collar to meet the head.
How does the three pad system hold the head?
Both sub-occipital pads adjust for width and rotation, and the occipital pad moves forward and back on its own. Because each pad adjusts independently, an uneven posture can be met on one side without over-correcting the other.
What cover and mountings come with it?
The headrests come in an extra fine fleece that is washable and gentle on sensitive skin, and they mount on AXYS or ONYX hardware, the two compact systems the maker lists for infants. Lateral supports and a forehead strap can be added.
Funding for an infant head support
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Delivery, fitting and warranty
We deliver and set up across Toronto and the GTA and fit the head support on the chair with the child and the family. Whitmyer covers components for one year, the metal parts for five years against breakage, and covers, straps, foam and gel for 90 days.
Book a free home assessment, visit our showroom, or read the paperwork on our documents page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this for a pram or a wheelchair?
For a wheelchair or an infant seating system. It mounts on the chair's back and holds the child's head in the seating they use every day.
Can it be used as the child grows?
The pads adjust in width and rotation, so there is some room to grow, but Cuddles pads are cut for infants. When the child outgrows them, the maker's pediatric pads take over on the same mountings.
Which mounting should I pick, AXYS or ONYX?
Both are compact and both fit this head support. ONYX comes in pediatric and adult sizes, so it is the usual choice when the child is already in a growing chair.
Specifications
- Cover
- Extra fine fleece, washable and gentle on sensitive skin
- Positioning support
- Occipital and proximal lateral cervical support, sized and proportioned for newborns
- Size
- Infant occipital with infant sub-occipitals, or the infant contoured cradle pad
- Mounting
- AXYS or ONYX hardware
- Compatible with
- Infant unilateral or bilateral lateral supports and a dynamic forehead strap
- Pad size
- Infant three pad system: occipital pad 3.5 x 1.5 in, sub-occipital pads 4 x 1.75 in
- Warranty
- One year on components, five years on metal parts against breakage, 90 days on covers, cords, straps, foam and gel
- Product type
- Infant wheelchair head support, three pad or contoured cradle
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.
