Name: Special Tomato Large MPS Car Seating System
Brand: Special Tomato
SKU: BER-79040309
Price: 1217.55 USD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview:

This seating system brings the trusted support and comfort of the Special Tomato Multi-Positioning System to a car seat. It is soft and lightweight for comfort, while providing superior safety proven to be reliable through crash extensive testing. The versatility of the MPS seating system enable adjustable support that conforms to the needs of each child and grows with them for more economical use. The soft touch cushions remain cool against the skin to reduce sticking and be supportive even during long rides.

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This product is non-returnable.

Notice: This unique custom fabricated item is made-to-order using a "Just in Time" manufacturing process. This is designed to keep your cost lower, but may require an additional 5-6 week lead time before your product ships.

More Information

The Special Tomato Large MPS Car Seating System offers customizable comfort and support that can grow with your child, offering the same benefits of the standard MPS system in a convenient car seat design. This system has been thoroughly crash-tested to ensure maximum safety for your child, compliant with FMVSS213 and approved by the FAA for aircraft travel to enable utility.

The soft touch cushions are installed with a hook and latch system that allows them to be adjusted and repositioned for customizable support that grows with your child to support them for several years even while their bodies are growing and changing. These cushions are uniquely designed to remain cool against the skin for a non-stick surface that reduces discomfort and skin shear through long sitting periods. These cushions are also antimicrobial and fluid-impermeable for easy cleaning and improved hygiene.

This car seat allows 30 degrees of pivot as well as 15 degrees of hip flexion and 15 degrees of hip extension to facilitate proper pelvic alignment for improved comfort and support.

Please Note: NHSTA School Bus Rules/Regulations do not include special needs car seat regulations for children over 40 lbs. The MPS Car Seat is not tested for installation directly into a school bus seat. Please note that we do offer the Push Chair Kit which conforms to WC19 standards for use with a tie down system in transport. The Car Seat does not come with a Footrest. The Footrest cannot be used while the seat is being used in a vehicle. The Car Seat cannot be used in Canada. Footrests can be added for other uses and are offered in the optional accessories link.

There is a 10-year Expiration Date for the MPS Car Seat and the MPS Push Chair Kits for use during transportation. The MPS Seat itself can be used beyond 10 years with the Wooden Mobile Base or attached to a standard chair for more than 10 years.

Made in the USA

Headrest Standard Style
Special Tomato Large MPS Car Seating System Picture
Headrest Lateral Style

The MPS Lateral Headrest is one of two options for a headrest that must be ordered with any MPS Seating System. If your child needs less lateral support, the Standard MPS Headrest shown above is a great option to try instead.

Color Options

Large MPS Seat Cushions
MPS Seat Specifications	ML1	ML3	ML5	ML7
Target User Age	6 - 9 yrs	8 - 11 yrs	10 - 14 yrs	12 - Adult
Target User Height	45" - 58" (114.3 - 147.3cm)	48" - 60" (121.9 - 152.4cm)	48" - 62" (121.9 - 157.4cm)	58" (147.3cm) - Adult
Maximum User Weight	150 lbs	150 lbs	150 lbs	150 lbs
Seat Width	11" (27.9cm)	12" (30.4cm)	13" (147.3cm)	13" (33cm)
Seat Depth	11" (27.9cm)	13" (33cm)	15" (38.1cm)	17" (43.2cm)
Seat to Footrest	8" - 18" (20.3 - 45.7cm)	8" - 18" (20.3 - 45.7cm)	8" - 18" (20.3 - 45.7cm)	8" - 18" (20.3 - 45.7cm)
Top of Back Cushion	15"- 20" (38.1 - 50.8cm)	19"- 22" (48.3 - 55.9cm)	19"- 22" (48.3 - 55.9cm)	19"- 22" (48.3 - 55.9cm)
Top of Head Cushion	24"- 28" (61 - 71.1cm)	26"- 30" (66 - 76.2cm)	26"- 30" (66 - 76.2cm)	26"- 30" (66 - 76.2cm)
Hip Flex Angle	-15° to +15°	-15° to +15°	-15° to +15°	-15° to +15°
Floor to Seat Height	18" (45.7cm)	18" (45.7cm)	18" (45.7cm)	18" (45.7cm)

Large MPS Back Cushions
MPS Seat Specifications	ML2	ML4
Target User Age	6 - 9 yrs	8 - Adult
Target User Height	45" - 58" (114.3 - 147.32cm)	48" (121.9cm) - Adult
Maximum User Weight	150 lbs	150 lbs
Width	10" (25.4cm)	11" (27.9cm)
Depth	11" (27.9cm)	13" (33cm)
Top of Back Cushion	15" - 20" (38.1 - 50.8cm)	19" - 22" (48.2 - 55.8cm)
Top of Head Cushion	24" - 22" (60 - 71.1cm)	26" - 30" (66 - 76.2cm)