Pediatric Shower Commode Chairs

What is a Pediatric Shower Chair?

A pediatric shower chair is a seat designed for a shower or bathtub for a child who is unable to stand to take a shower or bath. With the use of a shower chair, a child is able to have a safe and comfortable bathing experience, plus, it assists the caregiver by eliminating strain on the body. There are many variations to a shower chair, but most are made of sturdy plastic with quick-drying cloth seats. Some are on wheels for easy mobility, while others have rubber tips to avoid movement.

The Tilt-in-Space Bath Chair in made from rustproof PVC and can change the seating angle with the push of a button from 25 to 70 degrees. Its leg and chest belts are adjustable with a mesh covering for comfort and easy drying. The seat and back are curved to relieve pressure points behind the neck and knees. Accessories which are available for this chair include a head stabilizer, leg extensions to raise the entire height of the chair, and a wheeled base extension with casters for yet a taller height that can be easily rolled.

What is a Pediatric Commode Chair?

A pediatric commode chair is a movable toilet that does not use running water. It looks like a chair with a toilet seat, and has a bucket or container underneath which is removed for cleaning after it is used. A commode chair can be placed next to a bed or anywhere close to the child for use, and may have wheels so it is rolled away when not needed.

The Pediatric Commode chair has an all-in-one welded steel frame and is available in blue and red. Its seat snaps on and is adjustable in height so children can place their feet firmly on the floor for comfort, security and safety. It has an optional liner for the container with an absorbent pad to turn bodily waste into gel quickly. The weight capacity of this commode chair is 250 pounds.

What is a Pediatric Shower and Commode Chair?

A combined pediatric shower and commode chair makes bathing simple and comfortable. Its back is usually constructed of a fast drying mesh material, along with handgrips and a push/pull handle. Some are available in various colors while others have options and accessories to choose from. Some accessories include a privacy skirt, privacy cover, lap bar, drop arm, snap-on footrest, slant seat, seat belt, rubber leg tips to replace the casters, or slide out footrest. The weight capacity of a shower and commode chair can accommodate up to 300 pounds.

Some pediatric shower and commode chairs have a reclining feature. The Omni Multifunction Shower Chair is versatile for a child with physical or cognitive disabilities that make showering or toileting difficult. It is designed to be a bedside commode, over-the-toilet commode, and roll-in shower chair to improve a child’s quality of life. This chair is available with a transfer system so the child stays seated while safely going into a bathtub. The transfer’s slider mechanism and safety stop system prevents the chair from accidentally falling off the base. Along with its reclining backrest, it is compact and offered in different sizes.

Another reclining chair is the Pediatric Reclining Shower Chair. This chair suits a child or a small adult with its open front commode seat. The frame is made from sturdy PVC, reinforced at all stress points, and has safety grip arms. Its weight capacity will hold up to 300 pounds.

Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Co-Founder & CEO

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