Seating for Special Needs
Children with special needs deserve seating that can accommodate each of their specific needs, allowing them to live a more comfortable and more normal life. The P-Pod Activity Positioning Seat is designed to meet these needs efficiently and comfortably, with options for positioning and posture correction that help children to sit in a way that's better for their bodies.
Often, seating for special needs children can be restrictive and institutional-feeling, which is far from kid-friendly. Children need to be able to interact with their peers and caregivers on a more personal scale, by participating in the same activities and being able to meet them at eye level. This is extremely important for psychological development, and can help children feel more independent and at ease.
The P-Pod: Designed for Fun
The P-Pod Activity Positioning Seat is an exciting new innovation in the world of pediatric positioning and support that is unlike any other option available on the market. Inspired by Drive's P-Pods has a unique design that is not just fun to look at, but is super comfortable and highly efficient for positioning and posture control. And best of all, the design of the P-Pods puts children at the same level as their peers, allowing them to interact more closely and have more fun while they play.
The P-Pod was developed with the help of a team of professionals, including a physician and engineers, to create a solution to the problem of isolation that is sometimes caused by pediatric special needs seating. These cushy beanbag-style chairs are the perfect height to allow children to see and make contact with their friends and classmates, whether they are on a couch or chairs. The P-Pod's cute design makes it perfect for homes or classrooms, where it will fit in smoothly with surrounding decor instead of sticking out like an institutional-style positioning chair. Not only will the child using the P-Pod feel at ease in it, but their peers will love it as well, with its welcoming soft design and bright, fun colors. This encourages crucial interaction that can be hampered by more restrictive, medical designs.
The P-Pod is the perfect adaptive chair option because it can be used for every type of activity. Whether it's used for playtime, reading, eating, watching movies, or just lounging with the family, the P-Pod is ideal. It's easily portable as well, so it can be carried in the car to class or to visit family, wherever it may be needed. The P-Pod comes in six fun, friendly colors that are attractive to children and help to brighten up any room. The covers are made of a quilted velour material that stretches slightly for softness and durability. They are also removable for washing, which helps keep them clean and lets them last longer for more years of use.
Posture Control and Positioning Support
The softness and comfort of the P-Pod come in addition to excellent posture control through the use of a bolster support seat that contours to the shape of the body and positions it perfectly for optimum posture. Posture control is important for children with special needs that affect their control of their body because it helps promote proper development and aligns the body for comfort and better positioning for activities. Postural correction provides many benefits to the body, including alignment of the joints, prevention of contractures, and promotion of proper bone development. These features are important not only during childhood but also for the child's health as they continue to grow.
The P-Pod's bolster provides support in an upright but relaxed position, which is comfortable for lounging but also allows activities to be performed. The headrest provides support for the head and can be flipped out of the way if it's not needed. A soft seat belt keeps the pelvis positioned, with a crotch strap that prevents sliding forward.The entire seating system attaches securely to the beanbag base using sturdy hook and loop strips.
The P-Pod is available in four sizes to accommodate children of many ages and sizes. Several optional accessories are also available as add-ons, including trays for eating or playing, an activity frame for hanging toys, a wheeled mobility base for easy transport around the house, and foot and lateral bolsters if extra support is needed. A contoured chest harness helps to provide upper body alignment and prevents the child from slumping to the side or forward.
