Pediatric wheelchair trays, also known as food trays, lap trays or pediatric play trays, are specifically designed and engineered to fit smaller wheelchairs and provide a platform for eating, homework, crafts and other activities. They attach to the arms of a child’s wheelchair or can be mounted to the center console (power wheelchairs), and help to optimize independence, comfort and safety.
How are Pediatric Wheelchair Trays Different from Adult Wheelchair Trays?
Pediatric wheelchair trays differ from their adult counterparts in several important ways. Size, width, height and angle adjustability are crucial for maintaining the proper fit for your child’s wheelchair tray. Rehabmart offers wheelchair trays with adjustable brackets, sturdy nylon belts and easy fasten hook and loop designs to ensure the proper fit for children and young adults.
We recognize that our younger patients have different needs so our pediatric wheelchair trays are designed to accommodate standing or seated, manual and electric wheelchairs. We offer multiple sizes on most models, allowing your child’s tray to grow with them. All of our pediatric wheelchair trays are designed for ease of use so that parents and caregivers can effortlessly assist their children and young adults.
Children and young adults require flexibility, easy access and exit, and support for their little arms, wrists and hands, so our wheelchair tray selections were chosen specifically to meet these unique, special needs.
How to Choose the Best Wheelchair Tray for Your Child
Children use their wheelchair trays for a variety of activities so our trays are versatile, durable and easy to transport. We provide pediatric wheelchair trays that are comfortable and strong and can be used for schoolwork, finger painting, brush painting, eating, reading, electronic device gaming or simply relaxing with proper limb support.
Rehabmart offers a variety of wheelchair trays for children and young adults, including
● Full coverage trays for maximum writing, drawing and dining space.
● Half-trays that attach on the right or left side of the wheelchair and effortlessly flip up to allow for easy transfer of your child.
● Soft trays and padded trays are available in both half and full-size and provide an extra level of cushion for your youngster’s limbs.
Certain types of wheelchair trays for kids are designed for specific types of activities, such as the Gel-Top Sensory Stimulation tray and the Clampable Sensory tray.
The Gel-Top Sensory Stimulation wheelchair tray can increase your child’s sensory stimulation with tactile and visual stimulus. The gel-top tray with bright moving stars reduces restlessness and boredom, providing entertainment and an increased attention span for your child. The soft gel surface relieves pressure on you child’s elbows and forearms, improves finger strength and fine motor control. This versatile tray is available in three sizes to fit most pediatric wheelchairs.
The Clampable Sensory Tray is conveniently designed to securely clamp onto your child’s wheelchair. This unique tray features two different surfaces for wet and dry materials and recreational fun. The dry side is perfect for sand, clay art, dough and sculpting materials. The opposite side allows your child to experience wet activities with large fish and crab cut-outs that hold water, finger paint, watercolors and other squishy materials. The tray is secured with suction cups, allowing your child to learn and grow through manipulatives and hands-on play.
The Finest Materials
Our pediatric wheelchair trays come in an array of quality, economical, easy to clean and maintain materials
● Woodgrain laminate
● Acrylic
● Scratch resistant, heavy duty, unbreakable polycarbonate
● Classic birch wood
● Stylish polyethylene
Lifestyle
Pediatric wheelchair trays are designed to suit the unique needs of each child. Depending on your child’s age and interests, our trays are perfect for recreational activities like drawing, coloring, creating art, sewing, card and board games, puzzles and craft projects. Rehabmart pediatric wheelchair trays are comfortable and strong, perfect for schoolwork, play and fun activities.
Our wheelchair trays provide economical, durable solutions to enhance your child’s wheelchair and serve their mobility needs.
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO
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