Pediatric Wheelchairs – All There Is To Know About Them

When you are aware that a wheelchair is needed, the next step is to usually figure out the exact needs of the patient

and find a model that will be suitable to provide for their requirements. This is even more important in case of

children who will not be able to use conventional wheelchairs owing to their body size, capabilities and maturity. You

also need to take their therapeutic and entertainment needs into consideration. This is why it is always better to go

for specially designed pediatric wheelchairs that have been created with the specific needs of kids in mind.

Along with having size constraints and other modifications to cater to children, pediatric wheelchairs can also have

features that you will find in a normal model. They can be folding, tilting, reclining or rigid or a combination of any of

these. What make these chairs different is they are sized from smaller sizes starting at about an 8" seat width by 6"

seat depth and they can be made bigger at minimal cost to accommodate the child's growth. Many manufacturers

offer additional features and add ons that can be incorporated to ensure the safety and comfort of the child that will

be using the product.

All these features, coupled with the complexity of the seating system that you opt for, will have a bearing on the cost

of the pediatric wheelchair. You will have to understand that this is a niche market and as such, most manufacturers

offer products in this category at a premium cost. At any rate, you can expect to pay anywhere between $12000 to

$15000 for a wheelchair, depending upon the model and seating arrangement you select.