Special TomatoŽ MPS Small Car Seat Only

The Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) can now be used in the Car! The special needs car seat version provides proper seating support for your child that has been crash tested and is safe for use in the car. The Special Tomato Car Seat is a soft, lightweight and durable seating surface with cushions that allow for customized support. The cushions move up and down on a hook and loop track allowing for growth of your child and length of use of the Car Seat. The cushions are made from a latex free material that is peel and tear resistant and impermeable to fluids. The cushions are supported by an outer shell that maintains position. Included with the Special Tomato Car Seat is Hip-FlexŽ adjustment that provides 30 degrees of pivot. This provides the proper alignment of your child's pelvis while using the special needs car seat from Special Tomato. The perfect solution to your car travel needs from Special Tomato!

Why is the Special Tomato Car Seat Perfect for Your Child?

Choose from 2 cushion sizes to lengthen the life of the car seat by an average of 7 years

Choose from 2 headrest options:

- Standard Headrest
- Headrest with Laterals

Hip-Flex includes 15 degree hip extension and 15 degree hip flexion

5-Year Warranty

Small Size Weight Capacity is 80 lbs

Made from Latex Free materials

Impermeable to fluids

Peel and Tear Resistant

Included with the MPS Car Seat are:
- Adjustable Seat, Head and Back Cushions

- Seat Shell
- LATCH Strap
- Tether Strap Ž must be used
- Safety Attachment Straps Ž For use outside the vehicle

Has been successfully tested and approved for aircraft travel (FAA approved)

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.

PLEASE NOTE: The Car Seat does not come with a Footrest. The Footrest cannot be used while the seat is being used in a vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE: The Car Seat cannot be used in Canada.

PLEASE NOTE: 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!

Standard Features...
Multi-Positioning Seat (MPS) CAR SEAT Version:

Adjustable Seat, Head, & Back Cushions
Seat Shell
LATCH Strap
Tether Strap - must be used
Safety Attachment Straps - For use outside of a vehicle

Please Note: The Special TomatoŽ Multi-Positioning Seat is now designed for use as a standalone car seat. As of October 1, 2003, Small MPS systems have been shipped as car seats. As of December 1, 2003, all Large MPS systems have been shipped as car seats.

Please Note: The Special Tomato MPS Car Seat is US FMVS213 compliant - meeting all requirements for car seats designed for children weighing up to 80 pounds for the Small Size and 150 pounds for the Large Size. The LATCH System can be used to anchor the Special Tomato MPS as a car seat for children up to 50 lbs. If your vehicle does not have LATCH System or for children weighing from 50 lbs. to 150 lbs., a vehicle lap/shoulder belt must be used. The tether system must be installed at ALL times when using your Special Tomato MPS as a car seat. (Special Tomato MPS Small & Large seats purchased before October, 2003 dates are not suitable for use as a car seat.)

The Special Tomato MPS has been successfully tested and Approved for aircraft travel (FAA approved). This includes all systems ordered April 1, 2006 and later.

Please Note: The Special Tomato Multi-Positioning Seat CAR SEAT Version does NOT come with a Footrest. The footrest CANNOT be attached to the MPS while it is being used as a car seat. If you are interested in using the MPS as a Car Seat AND in other settings, please choose from one of our other three versions to meet your specific needs. Click Here to view all of the MPS Versions.

Click here to view the Special TomatoŽ MPS Manual!

SIZES	SMALL MPS		LARGE MPS
Special Tomato® Multi-Positioining Seat	Regular Seat	Extended Seat	Regular Seat	Extended Seat
Target User Age	2 - 5 years	5 - 8 years	8 - 11 years	11 - 14 years
Target User Height	30"-50"	30"-50"	48"-60"	48"-60"
Maximum User Weight	80 lbs.	80 lbs.	150 lbs.	150 lbs.
Seat Weight	26 lbs. (11.7 kg)	27 lbs. (12.2 kg)	31 lbs. (14 kg)	33 lbs. (14.9 kg)
Seat Width	9"	10"	12"	13"
Seat Depth	8"	10"	13"	15"
Top of Back Cushion	15" - 20"	15" - 20"	11" - 16"	11 - 16"
Top of Head Cushion	21" - 26"	21" - 26"	19" - 22"	19" - 22"
H-Harness Height Adjustment	13"-19.5"	13"-19.5"	26" - 30"	26" - 30"
Seat Back Angle	-15 to +15	-15 to +15	-15 to +15	-15 to +15
Overall Seat Width	15.25"	15.25"	19"	19"
Overall Seat Depth	13.75"	13.75"	16.5"	16.5"
Overall Seat Height	32"	32"	38.5"	38.5"

Special Tomato MPS LATCH Installation

Special Tomato MPS Belt Installation

Special Tomato MPS Seat Cushion Adjustment

Special Tomato MPS Overview

Special Tomato MPS Headrest Options

	MPS Headrest	MSRP: $184.73
	MPS Lateral Headrest	MSRP: $230.89

Special TomatoŽ MPS Small Car Seat Only

You must select a Headrest to complete your order.

MPS Headrest

MPS Lateral Headrest