Paediatric Equipment
An Assistive Device is any piece of equipment that helps a person with a disability or impairment perform tasks they would otherwise find difficult or impossible—promoting greater independence and participation in daily life.
While many assistive devices are designed for use by both adults and children, there are also specialised products developed specifically for younger users. These are known as Paediatric Assistive Devices and are tailored to support children and adolescents with mobility, posture, and positioning needs—helping them move, sit, and engage more comfortably and safely in their environments.
These paediatric assistive products include a wide range of specialised equipment such as adjustable beds, strollers, positioning chairs, adjustable benches, standing frames, wheelchairs, buggies, hoists, slings, shower and bath chairs, and commodes. They also extend to sports and recreational items, including sports wheelchairs, adaptive toys, and rehabilitation equipment.
Scroll down to explore the full range of paediatric assistive devices available in South Africa, and to find suppliers who can support you on your journey.
What Are You Looking For?
1. Who Can Help You for the Right Aid for Your Child?
2. Paediatric Bathroom Aids
3. Paediatric Mobility Aids
– Paediatric Walking Aids
– Special Need Strollers
– Buggy’s and Manual Wheelchairs
– Paediatric Motorized Wheelchairs
4. Pressure Care Products
5. Paediatric Seating and Positioning Aids
6. Hoists, Lifts and Transferring Aids
7. Adjustable Hospital Beds
8. Paediatric Sleeping Aids
9. Sports, Exercise and Rehab Equipment
10. Servicing, Installation and Spares
Finding the Right Mobility Aid for Your Child: Who can Help?
If you know what type of paediatric wheelchair or mobility aid your child needs—
but are looking for companies that supply and support them, you’re in the right place.
DiSA features a number of trusted companies that offer paediatric mobility products, including: Pro Mobility, Sitwell, Mobility Aids, and ShonaquipSE.
These companies specialize in assistive devices for children with mobility impairments and can advise you on the best wheelchair, stroller, or supportive device based on your child’s specific needs.
They also offer professional setup to ensure correct positioning, as well as servicing and repairs.
Whatever your need may be, you can be guaranteed that you will find a Wheelchair or Scooter that will suite your needs.
Sitwell Technologies are Specialists in the provision of Mobility and Assistive Aid Equipment for persons with physical disabilities.
Sitwell Technologies represents most local suppliers as well as a number of International manufacturers of mobility equipment, providing an unbiased view of all products available to the South African market. Their approach to Mobility is to provide a holistic solution to each individual’s needs.
Sitwell Technologies also provide good quality 2nd hand products. Based in Johannesburg they deliver Nationwide.
You can contact Sitwell Technologies on Tel: (+27) 11 440 8226
Email: mobility@sitwell.co.za
Website: www.sitwell.co.za
Address: 41 11th Avenue, Highlands North, Johannesburg.
Discover a world of freedom and accessibility with Pro Mobility – Your Ultimate Destination for Assisted Living and Mobility Solutions! Our holistic approach is driven by a genuine passion to enhance the quality of life for individuals facing mobility and agility challenges. At Pro Mobility, we go beyond just providing products; we offer a personalized experience, understanding the unique needs of each client.
Why Choose Pro Mobility?
– Leading-Edge Solutions: Experience the latest in mobility and accessibility solutions curated for your needs.
– First-Class Service: Our dedicated team is committed to delivering top-notch service and unwavering support.
– Authorized Agents: Proud partners with Autochair and Ardoo Products in South Africa, ensuring you get the best in the market
Explore our extensive range of products and services: Pro mobility provides an extensive range of products and services, including Wheelchairs; Walking Aids; Hoists, Lifts, Ramps, and Transferring Aids; Bathroom and Mobility Aids; Pressure Care Products; Paediatric Equipment; Vehicle Adaptations and Equipment and much more!
Services Offered includes: Seating Assessments, Servicing, and Repairs: Pro Mobility not only provides quality products but also ensures that they are prescribed, serviced, and repaired with expertise.
Visit Our Showroom: Discover a welcoming, wheelchair-friendly space at our showroom in Gillitts. Experience firsthand how our products seamlessly integrate into your home. With ample parking and easy accessibility, our showroom is designed with your convenience in mind.
You can contact ProMobility on Tel: 031-266 6421 Email: mobility@pro-mobility.co.za
Website: For a virtual tour of our offerings visit www.pro-mobility.co.za
Address: Visit us at 17 Hamilton Crescent, Gillitts, 3610, and witness the freedom we bring to your life.
Elevate your mobility, enhance your lifestyle – choose Pro Mobility!
Specializes in providing a good quality service and a wide variety of products and services for persons with disabilities in Gauteng and South Africa. Mobility Aids have been serving persons with disabilities since 1995 and carry a wide range of products including Hospital Beds, Mobility Scooters, Pressure Care, Mattresses, Paediatric Equipment, Walkers, Rollators, Wheelchairs, Cushions, Ramps, Power Wheelchairs, Bathroom Aids, Eating and Dressing Accessories and much more.
“We offer a good after sales Service, and can service and repair your Assistive Devices and also rent out a variety of products including Hospital Beds, Walkers, Crutches, Commodes, Wheelchairs and More.
You can contact Mobility Aids on:
Tel: (+27) 011 425 1095 or 011 849 2810
Email: info@mobilityaids.co.za
Website: www.mobilityaids.co.za
Address: 7 Kei Road, Farrarmere, Benoni
The shonaquip team believe that with an appropriate assistive device, knowledge to make informed choices and agency to action them, a family of a child with a disability will never need to experience their child as less valued. ShonaquipSE goes beyond service delivery to build sustainable ecosystems that support inclusion. An inclusive ecosystem is one where all people can live full lives in supportive and enabling environments. When each community functions as a holistic ecosystem real inclusion happens.
We produce a range of positioning and mobility devices, as well as wheelchair cushions and therapy equipment for use by both children and adults with mobility impairments. We provide options for 24-hour positioning for the user, which enable participation in playing, learning, socialising or resting.
Our mobility devices are suitable for both independently propelled or carer assisted mobility options and can be customised to meet you individual requirements and a wide variety of posture support needs. They are developed to be, simple durable and affordable in response to our local context and designed in a way that makes maintenance and repair easy. Mobility options include self-propelling wheelchairs, attendant propelled wheelchairs, paediatric buggies and electric power chairs.
Our body positioners help to establish and maintain a 24 hour postural management routine. Our range of positioning devices help to maintain joint alignment, range of movement and stability, and reduce abnormal tone which provides longer term comfort through the therapeutic benefits of correct positioning. Positioning options include wheelchair back supports, lateral supports, static positioners, cushions and therapy equipment. Customisation is also an important part of our product offering, so please do get in touch and let’s see if we can put together a solution that will work for your needs.
We are committed to enabling inclusion by partnering with government, NGOs, community members and families within a holistic, ecosystem approach. In addition to the design and production of posture support & mobility devices, we deliver a range of services to build local capacity in the following areas including: Health; Social Inclusion; Training & Education; Research & Advocacy and Lecturing & Public Speaking.
Please contact ShonaquipSE on:
Tel: +27 (0)21 797 8239
Email: info@shonaquipSE.org.za.
Website: www.ShonaquipSE.org.za
Address: Independence Square, Unit 7 & 8, Cnr Strandfontein & New Ottery Road, Ottery, 7808.
1. Paediatric Bathroom Aids
Some children with mobility impairments need specially designed bathroom equipment to help them bathe, shower, or use the toilet safely and with dignity. These Paediatric Bathroom Aids are designed to make bathing, toileting, and hygiene tasks safer and easier — supporting both the child and the caregiver by improving comfort, access, and stability.
From shower chairs and toilet benches to commodes and bath lifts, these aids are tailored for children of all ages and abilities.
In some cases, your bathroom may need to be adapted to accommodate the various bathroom aids – but not always. These products are available in South Africa from trusted suppliers like Sitwell Technologies, Mobility Aids, Pro Mobility, Solutions Medical and ShonaquipSE. Most of whom also offer expert advice to aid your decision making, as well as installation, servicing, and repairs services.
To learn more about Accessible Bathrooms, visit our Accessible Bathrooms page or explore the article below to find the best solution for your child’s age, needs, and environment.
a. Bathroom and Shower Aids
Each child is unique, with their own unique needs, difficulties and preferences. For some caregivers washing a child in a shower may be simpler, for others the shower is out of the question – a bath or adaptive bath chair works best, offering postural support, comfort and safety for the child during bathing.
To this end there are various types of Paediatric Bath and Shower Aids available in South Africa including, some are cross-over enabling you to use it in the bath and/or shower. Which one will work best for you, is as unique a decision, as your child him/herself.
The Bath Seat (pictured above) is a positioning device offering postural support, comfort and safety for the child during bathing, making bath time more fun and easing the burden on the carer.
Sizes include: Small: W 350 x L 780; Medium: W 350 x L 930; Large: W 460 x L 960.
Available from: ShonaquipSE
The Petermann Junior Bath Lift has a special wing back rest to support the younger user, it has a removable anti-slip block between the legs which provides extra safety and can be positioned comfortably to suit the size of the user.
It has a lifting height of 48 cm (optional 58 cm) and removable anti-slip block which enables easy transfers from the wheelchair to the bath lift seat. It also has an optional head support and harness with child-friendly padded covers; Optionally adjustable (2 options) and fixed back. The waterproof hand-controller is comfortable to hold and easy to use.
Available from: Pro Mobility, Solutions Medical and Mobility Aids
The Otter Child Bathing System has been designed to give postural support for a child in the bath or in the shower, it is made of a durable plastic frame and has a fabric that can be easily removed and machine washed for convenience.
The seat and back are adjustable to angles of 0, 22.2, 45, 67.5 and 90 degrees to ensure comfort while bathing. The legs are slip-resistant for safety and can raise the chair to a height of 7″, even while the user is seated in the chair. The seat has convenient leg straps to control abduction and adduction while seated, and also has adjustable positioning straps for security that can be removed if they are not needed.
The chair has a height and width adjustable head cushions that provide support, security, and comfort and can even be used as lateral supports.
The Otter Pediatric Bathing System is available in three sizes and can be folded flat for easy and compact storage when not in use.
The Robby Bath Seat has a bathing support that can be adjusted to the individual requirements of the child.
The parents can set various seating and lying down positions using the continuous ratchet joints.
The head, back, seat, and lower leg support areas can be adapted separately and the Robby can be equipped with adjustable head support pads and belt systems for better positioning and therefore offers optimal support for various clinical pictures, washing hair is made easier by the removable head section.
The Robby is light, can be folded to a convenient size, and requires little bath water due to its low structural height. Thanks to the telescoping tubes, the bathing support grows in back height and seating depth so that Robby can be used over a long period of time.
Available from: Pro Mobility
The Rifton Wave Bath Chair For Kids has been thoroughly re-imagined to improve bathing and showering for the client and for the caregiver.
These new bath chairs have been widened to accommodate larger clients and a generous padding under soft knit fabric which have been added, to protect skin integrity along with a new tub transfer base which has been added to assist with the mounting of the bath chair on a tub stand or rolling shower stand which completely changes the way you transfer and bathe large clients.
The Conversion kit allows the user to economically move up from small to medium size by just purchasing a new back, seat and cover. This product is the least costly alternative to remodeling a bathroom or assisted living, without resorting to bed baths,
Suppliers: Pro Mobility and Sitwell
Available for purchase from: Sitwell Technologies, Pro Mobility and Mobility Aids | To learn more visit our Bathing Aids Page
b. Showering and Toilet Aids
For those children who prefer to shower, there are a variety of Shower Chairs and Commodes which are available and have been designed specifically for children serving the dual purpose of showering and Toileting. These products give extra assistance and support for children of various ages, across a variety of Mobility Impairment types.
To this end, there are variety of Pediatric Showering and Toileting Aids available in South Africa today, including:
The Rifton HTS promotes the positioning that is ideal and natural for effective toileting. The unique design of the optional seat pad opening to the rear for larger clients facilitates clear access for cleaning and hygiene.
The portability kit provides clients with greater independence and their families greater freedom to travel. Optional integral skin foam pads for the back and seat provide comfort for clients and easy disinfecting for caregivers. Optional gas-assisted tilt-in-space enables the Rifton HTS to tilt 5° forward for an easier transfer and better toileting position, as well as 25° back for showering and hair washing. No matter what your toileting situation or special need, the Rifton HTS can meet it with its versatility.
It is usable ON the toilet, attached with mounting bars, OVER the toilet, attached to a mobile or stationary economy base or OFF the toilet with a mobile or stationary base and commode pan.
Suppliers: Pro Mobility and Sitwell
R82 Flamingo Hygiene – Bath chair/Commode/Shower Chair is a modern and comfortable toilet/bathing chair that fits into every bathroom, the inlay provides comfort for the user while the elegant design makes it easy for the carer to use.
The height adjustable feature eliminates poor posture and allows caregivers to perform bathing and hygiene tasks in a convenient and good working position.
The Flamingo High-low has smooth and strapless height adjustment that allows for easy transfer with a hoist, while staying at eye level with the user, providing dignity in the process.
The Flamingo High-low adjusts 21 cm in seat height and will carry a users weighing up to 70 kg. The Flamingo High-low can be used freestanding with a pan or directly over the toilet and as a shower chair. The seat is also removable for direct mounting on a toilet or in a bath.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
Available for purchase from: Sitwell Technologies, Pro Mobility and Mobility Aids | Learn more, visit our Showering Aids Page
2. Paediatric Mobility Aids
Mobility Aids are Assistive Devices that help individuals with Mobility Impairments move more easily and independently. While many of these devices are designed for both adults and children, there are also specialized Paediatric Mobility Aids created specifically for children. These aids are designed to improve quality of life by supporting mobility, posture, positioning, and overall independence.
Paediatric Mobility Aids include crutches, walkers, strollers, manual and motorized wheelchairs, buggies, and sports wheelchairs. They are available in South Africa from suppliers such as Prima Care, Sitwell Technologies, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility.
Many of these companies can also provide expert advice on choosing the right product, assist with seating and positioning, and offer servicing and repairs. Explore the information below to learn more about the wide variety of Paediatric Mobility Aids available in South Africa.
a. Paediatric Walking Aids
Paediatric Walking Aids are Assistive Devices such as Crutches, Rollators and Walkers. These Walking Aids are used by children who have the ability to walk, but need assistance or stability.
These products are available to purchase throughout South Africa from suppliers such as Prima Care, Sitwell Technologies, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility. They include products such as Paediatric Crutches; Paediatric Walkers and Rollators featured below:
Paediatric Crutches
A Crutch or Crutches can be made from wood, metal or plastic and are available in a variety of different sizes, types and styles.
The most popular being the standard Underarm (Axillary Crutches) and more recently the Forearm Crutch.
But when it comes to kids, there are also Crutches specifically designed for children, these are know as Pediatric Crutches and are available in South Africa from Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility.
The Rebotec Children’s Crutches Set (pictured right), are ideal for children who need assistance to walk, they have a bright colour scheme which kids will love. The Arm rests are 3x adjustable and include an ergonomically-shaped handle with a reflector on the handle, they can be adjusted to 10 different heights by using the adjusting clip.
This product is available to buy in South Africa from companies such as Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more or to receive a quote.
Paediatric Walkers and Rollators
A Walker or Rollator is one of the most stable types of walking aids, designed to support children with mobility impairments who need extra balance and assistance while walking. These aids typically consist of a lightweight, freestanding metal frame with three or more points of contact on the ground. Depending on the model, the points of contact may feature fixed rubber tips (ferrules) for stability, wheels for smoother movement, or a combination of both.
Wheeled versions, commonly referred to as Rollators, usually have three or four wheels and may include additional features such as hand brakes, height-adjustable frames, built-in seats, and storage baskets. These features offer both mobility and convenience, especially for children who need regular rest breaks or assistance with coordination.
Paediatric Walkers and Rollators come in a wide range of styles and configurations to suit different needs, postural requirements, and activity levels. These aids are available for purchase across South Africa from suppliers such as Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility.
Explore the options below to find the right support for your child’s mobility and independence.
The Rebotec Fixi Childrens Rollator is a colorful rollator wheeled walker for kids, which is designed as a junior Rollator specifically for older children. It is lightweight and folds easily for storage and travel and is designed to allow full and easy access into the walking area, promoting upright posture. It is fitted with a dual brake action, has puncture proof tires and large swivel castors for maximum safety and maneuverability.
Available from: Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility
The Nimbo Posture Walker supports the user from the rear encouraging upright posture and trunk extension. It is suitable for children with Cerebal Palsy and other neurological conditions and is sturdy, yet lightweight, with an aluminium frame and various prompts or positioning accessories which are available. It has a tool free height adjustment to suit various users and latex free handles with flanged ends.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The CP walker is available in Small; Medium and Large and includes adjustability which allows for the supports- to be optimised to enable full leg extension when walking. The Adductor Plate allows for dissociation of the legs and prevents scissoring, while the Padded Pelvic Support provides stability and allows for hip extension.
All upholstered surfaces are covered in a waterproof and easy to clean vinyl. The Hand Grips provide a non-slip feature for the user to hold onto for additional balance support. The large castor type wheels provide a smooth ride over the majority of household surfaces and the Posture Tray provides full arm support
Available from: ShonaquipSE
The Crocodile is a walking aid for children and youngsters with disabilities, who need supplementary assistance with their daily walking. Placed behind the child, the frame allows freedom of movement and facilitates walking in the upright position.
The adjustable handles can be individually adapted to a position conveniently close to the child’s body providing maximum support and stability. The Crocodile is light, easy to dismantle and safe and easy to use, it can be used just as effectively by a child who needs a little support or by a child needing a fully supported upright gait trainer with all the accessories added.
The Crocodile is available in three sizes and suitable for a large group of children and youngsters.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
Available for purchase from: Sitwell Technologies, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility
To learn more about Adult Walkers and Rollators: Walking Aids – Walkers & Rollators
b. Special Needs Strollers
Special Needs Strollers are an excellent mobility solution for children who require support and assistance with movement, offering a practical and lightweight alternative to traditional wheelchairs. These adaptive strollers are easy to transport, compact when folded, and ideal for travel, making day-to-day outings more manageable for caregivers and more comfortable for the child.
Unlike standard strollers, Special Needs Strollers are designed with enhanced positioning and postural support, often featuring adjustable seating, padded harnesses, and durable frames. They are available in a variety of styles to suit different needs and environments—including all-terrain models, bus/transit-friendly strollers, car seat-compatible versions, hi-low positioning bases, and lightweight umbrella models.
These strollers can accommodate various weight capacities and support levels, ensuring each child receives the right balance of comfort, mobility, and stability.
Special Needs Strollers are available throughout South Africa from trusted suppliers such as Sitwell Technologies, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility. Below are a few examples of the strollers available on the market today:
The R82 Stingray Special Needs Stroller is a superbly stylish buggy with tool free adjustment of postural support and unique swivel action for forward/rearward facing options.
The carbon frame with its trendsetting design encourages any family to go out together. The Stingray offers a variety of adjustments, comfort and lightness of steering, it makes it possible to change from forward to the rearward facing with its 180° turnable seat when a child is seated.
The child is always comfortably seated, whilst the various angle adjustments make it easy to find exactly the position they need. The Stingray has supreme driving properties, fantastic suspension and with the safe and stable brakes.
The Stingray is available to purchase in 2 sizes.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The R82 Cricket Special Needs Stroller provides support for the child and optimum working conditions for the carer. It has a durable and lightweight aluminium frame, making it easy to fold and unfold and has 360ø turnable front wheels, allowing it to move about quickly.
It is also equipped with unique foot support whose height/depth and angle can easily be adjusted. The Cricket offers quick and easy reclining of the backrest to ensure a more suitable resting position for the child.
The R82 has created an extensive range of specially designed accessories so you can build your Cricket to support and create the correct positioning of your child. It is available in seven colour options, so changing the cushion colour and the look of your stylish buggy could not be easier.
The Cricket comes in two sizes, the adjustable seats and supports offer adjustable settings all the way from toddler through to youngster.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The TOM 5 rehab-stroller is available in 3 sizes and has a detachable and reversible seat unit, a height adjustable backrest and depth and width adjustment of the seat-base.
The Seat unit has a fully adjustable tilt-in-space function & a fully reclining backrest with lateral supports, as well as angle and height adjustable footrest & an angle adjustable footplate.
Other features include 175/265 mm solid wheels, a detachable grab bar with cover, a height adjustable ergonomic handlebar & upholstery with reflexive safety marks, a basket and hip rest & padded frame cover.
Available from: Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility
c. Buggy’s and Paediatric Manual Wheelchairs
There is a wide range of Paediatric Buggies and Manual Wheelchairs specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children with various ages, sizes, and mobility challenges. These mobility aids go beyond simply helping a child move from place to place—they also offer vital postural support, positioning options, and comfort to promote proper development and reduce the risk of long-term physical issues.
Some models are tailored for mild mobility impairments, while others are built to support more complex physical needs, including features like tilt-in-space, recline functions, adjustable footrests, growth adaptability, and supportive seating systems. Whether used at home, school, or outdoors, these wheelchairs and buggies are designed to be both functional and flexible, ensuring children can participate more fully in daily activities.
Available in a variety of styles and configurations, Paediatric Buggies and Manual Wheelchairs can be lightweight and foldable for ease of transport, or more robust for maximum support and stability. Many are also compatible with accessories such as trays, harnesses, headrests, and rain covers, offering customizable solutions to suit individual lifestyles and care needs.
These products are available across South Africa from reputable suppliers like Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility.
The Action3 Junior Wheelchair is a lightweight, foldable Pediatric wheelchair designed for children aged between 3 and 15 years. The Action3 Junior has been developed to match the individual needs of the child and can grow as they grow and therefor offers a large range of options to accompany the child in their development and to provide the necessary clinical support.
The Action3 Junior comes in attractive, modern styles, designed to appeal to kids. The seat width of the chassis can be adjusted with an innovative telescopic crossbar over 4 seat positions from 205 to 380 mm. As the chassis is made wider, so the upholstery on the back and on the seat of the chair can be made wider with Velcro flaps. In addition to the standard slide-on table tray, we offer a swing-away tray which can easily be folded away.
For improved driving performance and different height options, the rear wheel can be mounted in 20 different positions and a front stabilizer kit is also available to increase forward stability for active children who are likely to climb all over the wheelchair and be especially energetic when propelling the wheelchair.
Four different types of spoke guards are offered to match the different wheelchair colours and tastes. Ankle grips are available in 3 sizes which adjust to position the feet and can also aid children who are prone to spasms.
Available: Pro Mobility
The Rollability MK2 Kiddies Wheelchair (pictured right) is fully adjustable including the seat angle, rear seat height, front seat height, backrest height, backrest angle, footplate height and angle. It has multiple front frame hanger angles of 90, 95 or 100 degrees.
The castor innovative taper lock system, allows for ease of adjustment and infinite adjustment to ensure a perfect ride. The castors are European imported lightweight & are available in 4, 5 & 6 inch aluminium, which is wide and light up. The one piece frame ensures rigidity and easy propulsion and the Castor Stem is high strength steel allowing use of a thinner stem and smaller, lighter precision bearings.
The brakes are light weight and easy use to use, they traditional push to lock and include a modern scissor lock. The Castor Fork has an internal bearing system & composite moulding which will absorb the sharp edge of daily bumps. The Axle adjustment plate has a composite moulding allowing a modern 3 dimensional design, while the backrest is tension adjustable.
Available from: Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility
Our Snoekie Active is an upright wheeler designed to provide children with all the benefits of supported standing in a device that they can also independently self-propel with.
Supported standing assists with controlling severe muscle stiffness, spasms and uncontrolled movements and is a great way for children to interact with their peers. A Snoekie Active forms an important part of a 24-hour therapeutic posture management programme.
BENEFITS OF USING A SNOEKIE ACTIVE:
– Promotes the healthy growth and development of legs and spine.
– Strengthens the hip joints and reduces the risk of hip dislocation.
– Maintains hip, knee and ankle joint range and prevents contractures.
– Maintains the length of lower limb muscles and helps to prevent spasms
– Strengthens lower limbs and Improves digestion and lymphatic drainage.
– Prevents pressure sores by providing different positions for the child.
– Provides supported position that encourages participation in fine motor activities
Available from: ShonaquipSE and Pro Mobility,
This bright and colourful wheelchair not only looks good, but is both lightweight and practical, it has an Aluminium frame, Flip-up armrests, Fixed footrests, Pneumatic rear wheels and a Drop back backrest with handle.
This multicolor, folding wheelchair has a weight of 13kg and a weight capacity of 75kg, with an overall width of 52cm and a seat width of 35cm, seat height of 48cm and handle height of 90cm.
Available from: Prima Care, Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The Madiba is ShonaquipSE’s original rugged rural posture support buggy. It was designed for users who need maximum postural support and stability, far more than a traditional wheelchair or stroller can offer. It provides cushioned full body and head support that can be easily configured to optimally position and align user’s bodies.
Correct use of this device can limit the risk of developing postural deformities. It is ideal for children and young adults, from the age of 6 months, who cannot self-propel or sit up independently.
This seating system can also be radically modified, through our in-house custom workshop, to accommodate the most advanced postural support needs from children through to young adults. We have several different base frame options available for the Madiba buggy seat which include an off road and rural base as well as urban and power base options.
The award-winning Madiba2Go Seat is a modular full body seating system specifically designed for children with cerebral palsy or low tone who need more postural support and stability than a traditional wheelchair or stroller can offer. They are ideal for children from ages 6 months and up and easily accommodate young and growing bodies.
The light weight seat system can be fully adjusted in back height, seat length, trunk width and includes a back to seat recline as well as tilt in space options. All these supports are designed to ensure an optimal fit for the individual user, providing comfort and postural alignment of the body, reducing the risk of secondary health complications and preventable deformities.
A quick-release interface plate allows the Madiba2Go seat to be easily clip onto a range of manual and power base frames, providing different mobility options to meet the child and the families’ needs.
Available from: ShonaquipSE and Pro Mobility
An activity wheelchair especially developed and designed for the tasks of early childhood rehabilitation.
This weight-optimized activity wheelchair is suitable for early childhood rehab (from 12 months on), with seat plate, back plate, activity side guards and foot plates which are made of polished and highly lightweight carbon, along with the super lightweight wheels, the Mio Carbon opens a new dimension of handling and mobility for any active young user.
It has perfect adjustment to each young user’s therapeutic and physical demands and has two frame versions: Retro- or Taurus-frame with optimised abduction and frame sizes from 18 to 30 cm seat width and is growable in three dimensions.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The Sorg Mio Move Mio Move is a tiltable active wheelchair. At an early age the combination of Tilt and self propulsion is extremely important for the body-motoric development.
The Mio Move is the perfect combination of active and tiltable wheelchair for children and adolescents starting at 12 months, it allows easy change between active and passive phases, it is available already at a seat width of 20cm and seat depth of 18cm.
It supports all fundamental development steps through mobility with upright stance growth function in three dimensions and is available in different colours, fabric and equipment varieties.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The SullyActive Kids seat is a specially designed rugged posture support seating system. It is ideal for energetic and curious young children who will benefit from independent mobility to explore the world.
It is suitable for ages 18 months to 5 years and can adjust to accommodate basic to intermediate postural support needs with other additional accessory options.
It can be mounted on either the Rigid 20 Active Base or our motorised Powerbase platform, enabling users with varying levels of mobility skills to safely access more demanding terrain.
The SullyActive is available in South Africa from ShonaquipSE, Please contact them directly to find out more or to receive a quote.
Available from: Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility and ShonaquipSE
For more information: Wheelchairs & Scooters – Manual Wheelchairs | Seating Solutions, Frames & Bases
d. Paediatric Motorized Wheelchairs
Paediatric Motorized Wheelchairs are designed to give children with mobility impairments greater independence, freedom, and participation in daily life—at home, at school, and in the community.
While many adult motorized wheelchairs can be adapted to suit a child’s needs, paediatric-specific models are purpose-built with a child’s size, posture, and developmental needs in mind.
These motorized wheelchairs go far beyond just mobility. Many feature customisable seating systems for proper posture and pressure relief, tilt and recline functions for comfort and positioning, and joystick or alternative controls that match the child’s physical and cognitive abilities. They are built to support physical growth, promote confidence, and allow kids to move safely and comfortably through their world.
A wide variety of paediatric motorized wheelchairs are available in South Africa in different styles, with options to suit various needs, ages, and levels of mobility.
iCHAIR MC S – MOBILITY FOR MORE AUTONOMY. The iChair is ideal for children and users of short stature, it assists with eye-to-eye communication and offers height-difference compensation with 20 cm seat elevation.
The compact chassis enables integration of external seating systems and the best-possible positioning and pressure relief for relaxed sitting over longer periods with control of all electrical adjustments. The iChair has a central leg rest with knee angle adjustment
Available from: Sitwell
Available from: Sitwell, Mobility Aids, ShonaquipSE and Pro Mobility.
For more information: Wheelchairs & Scooters – Manual Wheelchairs | Seating Solutions, Frames & Bases
3. Pressure Care Products
Pressure Care is a vital part of healthcare, especially for the elderly, bedridden individuals, and people with mobility impairments—including children. Pressure sores (also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers) aren’t just painful and uncomfortable; they can lead to serious complications, including infection, amputation, or even death. They are also extremely costly and time-consuming to treat—making prevention absolutely essential.
Thankfully, a wide range of Pressure Care Products are available to help reduce the risk of these injuries by supporting healthy positioning, relieving pressure, and improving overall comfort. These include specialised items such as adjustable and hospital beds, pressure care mattresses, cushions, and backrests.
While many of these products are designed for general use, there are also paediatric-specific pressure care solutions available in South Africa—created especially for children or individuals of smaller stature. These child-focused options provide age-appropriate support and comfort, and include products such as pressure-relief cushions, adjustable beds, and supportive backrests tailored to fit their unique needs.
Pressure Care Cushions
A wheelchair cushion is more than just a comfort item—it’s a critical part of a user’s overall seating system. A well-designed cushion can enhance posture, improve stability, reduce fatigue, and significantly lower the risk of developing pressure sores. For children who use wheelchairs, a suitable pressure care cushion is essential—not optional.
There are a variety of pressure care cushions available that are specifically designed for paediatric use, offering age-appropriate support, protection, and comfort tailored to growing bodies and unique positioning needs.
4. Paediatric Seating and Positioning Aids
There is a wide range of Seating and Positioning Aids specifically designed to support children of various ages with mobility or postural needs.
These aids help promote proper alignment, comfort, and safety—whether at home, in a classroom, or while travelling in a vehicle. Many of these products are highly adjustable to grow with the child and accommodate a variety of physical conditions or support requirements.
These Paediatric Seating and Positioning Aids are available in South Africa through several specialised suppliers and include products such as supportive seating systems, posture chairs, car seats, booster systems, and modular seating solutions tailored to individual needs, including:
Is a supportive harness that fits into the car or on the airplane seat and is perfect for travel. It is easy to fit and use and is cost effective and vehicle safe.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
The Ato form Kim Transport, car seating solution is a simple, functional car seat that can be adjusted according to the needs of the child and includes seat Swivel for easier Loading.
The 3 point seat belt secures it into the car seat. The infinitely variable backrest up to 140°, as well as swivelling out through the turntable, make up the prerequisite for the fitting care of handicapped children in the car.
The car seat for handicapped children is for children and youth of the ECE age groups 1 to 4 suitable. KIM is available in two cover colours blue/black and red/black.
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
Tarta Kid is a brand new concept of what a ergonomic backrest for children should be. Tarta Kid serves children from a few month olds to 3-4 years old, designed to offer different solutions of usage and respecting the ergonomic needs of children during their growth and physical development. They crafted Tarta Kid to be innovative, and to offer simple and intuitive solutions, to turn this idea into a product that adequately responds to the postural needs of your child, and at the same time facilitate his care by therapists and parents.
As always in Tarta, they paid extra attention to design. For children more than even, it is crucial that the visual impact is pleasant: it shall transfer a feeling of comfort that hugs and protects the child, supporting him in keeping the correct posture.
It is a versatile product that can be used in various environments. It is structured to be put in the stroller, as well as in the table chair, on the ground and on other surfaces, like couches and sofas, using the compatible U-pillow that comes with the backrest. It can be used when playing as well as when studying or eating.
Available from: Pro Mobility and Sitwell
Available from: Prima Care, Sitwell, Mobility Aids, Pro Mobility | For more information visit: Seating & Positioning page
5. Hoists, Lifts, Ramps and Transferring Aids
A Hoist or Sling needs to be suited to an individuals size and weight. This is extremely important. It is not a one size fits all. A sling that is too big can cause the patient to slide out the side – and one that is not big enough may cut into the patient.
A hoist must be suited to its user. Smaller or lighter patients require smaller, more compact hoists, which are more convenient to use. These smaller hoists come in a variety of different types including the AKS Micro Foldy – Kids Hoist pictured here.
The AKS Micro Foldy is the optimal travel companion. This hoist is easy to stow and uncomplicated to handle and dismantle. Small enough to be easily manoeuvrable. The small dimensions make it ideal for small rooms and extremely narrow doors, and suitable for small persons and children. it is perfect for kids. It has a maximum body weight of 130 kg
Available from: Sitwell and Pro Mobility
6. Adjustable and Hospital Beds
Adjustable Beds are highly effective Assistive Devices for enhancing comfort and providing pressure relief—especially for individuals with limited mobility or those who spend extended periods in bed. These beds are available in a range of models, including manual and electronically adjustable versions, and can be used in both hospital and home care settings.
Home Care Adjustable Beds come in various sizes, such as Single, Three-Quarter, and Double, to suit different user needs and living spaces. Not all adjustable beds offer the same features—some focus on basic elevation for the head and legs, while others provide advanced positioning, pressure redistribution, and even integrated safety rails.
Additionally, certain adjustable beds are specifically designed for children, offering age-appropriate support, comfort, and safety features to meet paediatric care requirements including for example:
Available from: Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility | For more information visit: Pressure Care Products – Adjustable Beds
7. Paediatric Sleeping Aids
Proper positioning during sleep is just as crucial as it is during waking hours. In recent years, the importance of 24-hour positioning has become widely recognised, as maintaining good posture both day and night can significantly improve skeletal development, comfort, and overall quality of life. Experts now believe that neglecting night-time positioning may reduce the benefits gained from daytime postural support.
To support this holistic approach, a wide variety of Paediatric Sleeping Aids have been specifically designed for children of various ages. These aids help ensure proper alignment and positioning during sleep, contributing to better rest, reduced discomfort, and long-term postural health.
The Lala Positioner is one of our 24-hour therapeutic positioning devices designed to improve a child’s postural alignment when spending time out of the wheelchair. It can be used to position the child while asleep during the night or for effective and comfortable positioning for short periods during the day. It helps to control severe muscle stiffness, spasms and uncontrolled movements and is particularly effective in preventing extreme flexed or extended positions of the body, head and limbs. It also allows for controlling the positioning of the head to improve the child’s ability to breathe, swallow and socialise.
Different users can be accommodated on the same positioner.
The benefits of using the LalaPositioner includes:
– Maintains a normal relaxed posture in lying and prevents stiffness and pain.
– Prevents contractures.
– Prevents extreme flexed or extended positions of the body, head and limbs
– Reduces pressure risks and development of pressure sores.
– Maintains head alignment and improves breathing.
– Promotes healthy growth of the hips, knees and spine in children.
– Foldable and easily moved to different rooms.
– Increases comfort and alignment when out of the mobility device.
The LalaPositioner is available in South Africa from ShonaquipSE, please contact them to find out more or to receive a quote.
Is a pressure reducing 24hr positioning system, suitable for children and adults. Good positioning throughout the day and night promotes improved skeletal development and better quality of life, The Dreama is a key part of any 24hr postural management programme, recognising that abnormal and posturally destructive tone is present 24/7, the Dreama system follows on from support offered by conventional positioning.
Utilising a variety of available support pads, the system can be configured to support even the most complex of postures. Supporting at risk limbs and reducing tonal spasms, the Dreama contributes towards more recuperative periods of rest, which in turn has a positive contribution towards minimising the risk of muscular skeletal deformity. Dreama can be used as a preventative system or to reduce the risk of further postural deterioration, and is therefore appropriate for any age.
Users who may benefit from Dreama include those with the following medical conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Arthrogryposis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and associated conditions, Post-trauma, Post-surgery, Spina Bifida and Scoliosis. Quick and Simple! With no difficult fastenings, no nuts and bolts, no noisy Velcro tape, just a supportive, full depth, pressure reducing mattress, and a large variety of support pad accessories that simply slide and lock in where needed, configurations can be changed with the minimum of disruption to the user. Allows good ventilation between the body and the cushions, which reduces heat-triggered spasm.
The DreamaTM system provides pressure relief as part of its function, which in itself is a guarantee of comfort. Dreama is designed to be comfortable, the towelling covers are soft and comfortable and the pressure reducing cushions provide a supportive base. The support pads mean that the user sleeps in a comfortable position and won’t roll over into an uncomfortable one.
Dreama offers a full range of positioning opportunities: prone, supine and side lying can all be achieved easily, quickly and quietly. Dreama can be set up with the user in bed, which means that transfers can occur with some, all, or no supports in place, which reduces the need for lifting, it also makes lifting easier as the position can be adapted once the user is on the bed.
This product is available to buy in South Africa from companies such as Sitwell, contact them to find out more or to receive a quote.
These and other Paediatric Sleeping Aids are available from companies such as Prima Care, Sitwell, Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more about these products they sell, or to see what other equipment they have to offer, alternatively visit our Seating and Positioning page to find out what other products are available in South Africa that will suite both adults and children.
8. Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Equipment
Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation are all very important activities to keep a person healthy, this is even more important if that person has had an injury or has a Mobility Impairment. These activities offer many advantages and are important when you are first injured, to build up your strength, but also years later to keep you fit and to keep the weight off. They also offer many other advantages for both children and adults.
Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation, is big business and there are a wide variety of different types of equipment that can help you with rehabilitation and to enjoy Sports and Exercise again.
Some of this equipment has been designed and made specifically for children and is available to purchase from various companies in South Africa. This equipment includes products such as:
This medical mobility device specially designed for children, which includes a standard angle adjustable tray table as well as a height adjustable body support board.
The Standing Frame is durable and safe and comes in bright and fun colors which allow children to feel at ease when having to use the Standing Frame, while the convenient tray allows them to use it when necessary. Added features include lateral support straps with adjusting knobs for safety, 90 degree tilting slide frame, quick release tray table lever, sliding board frame, and height and angle adjustable foot plates with a foot loop that allow for children of all heights to feel comfortable.
This product is available to buy in South Africa from companies such as Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more or receive a quote.
The Dynamico Walking Frame enables the child to walk without help when independent walking is impossible. Train and start the walking process so that it may be continued without the aid at a later stage.
The Walking Frame can be used to practice the actions of walking or simply as a permanent means of moving around, there are 5 sizes available.
This product is available to purchase in South Africa from companies such as Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more or to receive a quote.
A standing frame forms an important part of a 24-hour therapeutic posture management programme. The Jack Stander (pictured right) provides an all-in-one fully tilt adjustable standing solution designed to accommodate children in both prone and supine standing positions.
The Stander allows children who spend much of the day sitting in a wheelchair the opportunity to stand in a safe and supported position. Lockable indoor castor wheels ensure that the base frame provides a stable platform.
The JackStander is available in South Africa from ShonaquiSE, please contact them to find out more or to receive a quote.
This Multistander Supine/prone/upright standing system, (pictured right) has a fully adjustable and versatile 3 in 1 standing frame offering Upright, Prone and Supine positioning for infants and children up to 13 years,
Age Range (approx) Size 1: 9 months-6 years
Age Range (approx) Size 2: 3 years 13 years
Max user weight Size 1: 35kg
Max user weight Size 2: 60kg
This product is available to buy in South Africa from companies such as Mobility Aids and Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more or receive a quote.
Is Child and Parent-friendly, age appropriate and versatile. The child can be loaded into frame Horizontally, the continuous adjustment allows any standing angle from 0° to 90°.
The standing frame is equipped with a safety lock that prevents an accidental position change. The device is equipped with a scale indicating the tilt angle simplifying repeat posture setting. Eating, having fun, and learning activities are all possible in the most suitable position.
The Use of the gas spring or electric actuator in the product ensures quiet operation. The device is equipped with breathable, hypoallergenic 3D spacer fabric to keep the skin dry for longer. Thanks to the innovative four-bar linkage used in the product it is very user-friendly.
For upright standing, you need only to release the lock of the gas spring. Ergonomic and adjustable headrest That mimics the support offered by caring hands. Foot-operated adjustment of the tilt angle Foot-operated adjustment of the tilt angle makes the control of the child’s position in the device. significantly easier for the care person.
This product is available to buy in South Africa from companies such as Sitwell and Pro Mobility, contact them to find out more or receive a quote.
These and other Paediatric Sports, Exercise & Rehabilitation Equipment are available from: Prima Care, Sitwell, Mobility Aids, Pro Mobility and ShonaquipSE, or visit the Sports, Exercise & Rehabilitation Equipment page to find out more.
9. Servicing, Installation, Spares and Accessories
Many of the Assistive Devices mentioned on this page, require installation, servicing and maintenance, which should be done by a specialist, this is especially true for Mobility Aids, such as Wheelchairs, Walkers & Scooters. Some of these products are imported from companies overseas, while some of the equipment is manufactured in South Africa.
From time to time, parts for this equipment may need replacing, it is therefor very important to purchase your equipment and Assistive Devices from reputable dealers, such as those companies listed on this website, who not only sell good reliable products, but also supply a good after sales service, that also includes supplying and stocking the spare parts such as Tires, Tubes, Wheelchair Batteries, etc.
Many of the companies listed on this web site, not only supply the equipment listed but also specialize in repairing, setting up, fitting and installing the products that they supply, so that your Assistive Device is custom fitted to suite your needs.
Before purchasing a product, please check that the company you purchase it from, offers a good after sales service, or contact any of the following companies Prima Care, Sitwell, Mobility Aids, Pro Mobility and ShonaquipSE, to see what products they can Service and Repair, or visit our Wheelchairs & Scooters – Wheelchair Spares & Accessories to find out what Wheelchair Spares & Accessories are available for both adults and children.