Pediatric Wheelchairs

Pediatric wheelchairs are wheelchairs specifically designed for children. When deciding on a pediatric wheelchair you should consult your doctor who can help advise what specific requirements your child will need. Your doctor or physical therapist will be in a position to know how much support the child may need, whether they think an electric wheelchair or manual wheelchair is best and they might suggest other special features which will make the wheelchair more comfortable.

One very important thing to remember is that the wheelchair is for a child and children usually have a strong view of what they want and don’t want so it’s important to involve them in picking their wheelchair. There are many styles and colors on the market today so their wheelchair doesn’t have to be boring and can reflect the child’s personality.

Another thing to consider is when buying a pediatric wheelchair is the fact that children grow so quickly and continuously need a larger wheelchair. Most people can’t afford to buy a new wheelchair every year so many pediatric wheelchair manufacturers offer something called “growth options”. This basically is a pediatric wheelchair which comes with a growth kit which allows adjustments to be made to the wheelchair to accommodate a growing child.