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The Spirit Special Needs Car Seat redefines versatility by accommodating a wide weight range of 25 to 130 lbs. and heights up to 5'6", allowing for the seamless growth of a child, teen, or young adult without the need for frequent car seat replacements and costly purchases. Its open shell design, complemented by optional swing-away hip and trunk supports and abductor, not only facilitates easier transfers for parents or caregivers but also provides ample room for varying shoulder widths, setting it apart from conventional car seats.

The Spirit Special Needs Car Seat stands out as a market leader in providing unparalleled safety, clinical support, and adaptability for special needs children and young adults. Its innovative design, comprehensive positioning support, and growth-oriented features set it apart from its competitors, making it a superior choice for parents and caregivers seeking the best for their loved ones.
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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 8-10 week lead time before your product ships.

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Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young AdultsDrive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
$1,435.00
sku: DRV-CSS-2400S-SG

Optional Upgrades

Extensor Thrust WedgeExtensor Thrust Wedge
$168.38
sku: DRV-CSS-A2455
Seat Depth Extender<br>(Increases Seat Depth to 16")Seat Depth Extender
(Increases Seat Depth to 16")

$199.52
sku: DRV-CSS-R2425
Incontinence CoverIncontinence Cover
$228.58
sku: DRV-CSS-A2405S
Bolt-in Hardware KitBolt-in Hardware Kit
$43.74
sku: DRV-CSS-A2031
Retainer Clip GuardRetainer Clip Guard
$49.81
sku: DRV-CSZ-A2085
Buckle GuardBuckle Guard
$50.65
sku: DRV-ZZ-A2075

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The Spirit Special Needs Car Seat sets a new benchmark in the special needs car seat market by offering the highest levels of positioning support. Its wide range of positioning options for the head, trunk, and hips ensures the most optimal positioning is achieved, addressing the unique needs of each user and distinguishing it as a leader in clinical support and user comfort.

One of the standout features of the Spirit Special Needs Car Seat is its ability to grow with the user. With adjustable shoulder harness heights, back height, seat depth, and inside seat width at the front and back, the Spirit Special Needs Car Seat eliminates the need for frequent replacements, providing long-term value for parents and caregivers.

The Spirit Special Needs Car Seat caters to the needs of special needs children and young adults requiring comprehensive positioning support and superior safety features during car travel. Whether it's a child with physical disabilities or specific positioning requirements, the Spirit Special Needs Car Seat is designed to cater to a wide range of needs, ensuring a comfortable and secure travel experience for diverse users.

To further enhance the usability of the Spirit Special Needs Car Seat, a range of accessories is available: incontinence covers, buckle guards, retainer clip guards, bolt-in hardware kit, and a 3-inch extensor thrust wedge.

Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Picture
Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Picture


What Customers Are Saying:

"My big-sized 6 year old son with special needs feels safe and secure in this car seat, which makes my job of driving him around much easier. "

"This special needs car seat is easy to install and sits solidly in my van's captain chair without overhanging or blocking access to the backseat. Since the sides are flatter, the car seat takes up less space than a baby car seat would. "


FAQ For Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

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Can this seat be used in a school bus?
Answer: This seat can be used on a bus, so long as it's able to attach securely and so long as the bus has standard, latch-compatible seating (like the backseat of a car or transport van/bus). This car seat WILL NOT work with buses that have open bench seats, like a school bus.
Is the Spirit 2400 APS Adjustable Positioning System considered durable medical equipment?
Answer: The Spirit 2400 APS Seat has been built to the highest standards of quality to ensure years of superior service.
Do these expire in 5 yrs like regular car seats?
Answer: In general, car seats expire between 6 and 10 years from the date of manufacture. In terms of how to tell if a car seat is expired, the best way is to look for a small white sticker somewhere on the seat that contains information like the manufacture date, serial number, model number and car seat expiration date. Other brands have this information imprinted somewhere on the plastic shell.
How does the Spirit APS Car Seat differ from other car seats on the market?
Answer: The Spirit APS is the only car seat on the market that offers optional swing-away hip and trunk supports that are independently adjustable. It is also the only special needs car seat that offers optional memory foam seat/back insert for pressure reduction and added support.

Customer Reviews of Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

Item Reviewed: Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
3 Review(s) - Average Customer Rating: 1.7 (1.0 to 5.0 scale)

Was very pleased with size of the car seat.

Very disappointed in quality of the car seat fabric.
Especially the fabric on the car seat back. Fabric is very thin. Can only imagine how hot and sweaty my grandsons back is going to get being so close to the foam. Does not seem like it is going to hold up very long. Already anticipating that I am going to have to reupholster the car seat.

This car seat is very expensive so I expected better quality.

Adjusting the straps and positioning was also very difficult. I agree with another one of your customers that said you need an on line video.

I still not have received the Incontinence Cover [sku: DRV-CSS-A2405S] $201.44
ordered on 12/16/2019. Was told warehouse was going to mail on Jan 8. I still have not receive.


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This chair is very tall and probably wouldnt fit in most cars, it is way over built and the seating area itself is at least 5 inches high, plenty wide and the length hangs well over my 2019 Toyota Highlanders seat. There are plenty of adjustments for multiple sized users but it would be nice to have a realistic "How To Adjust and Install" video! My disabled son is 18 and weighs 63 lbs is 4ft 3in tall. This chair could be updated with rigid latch instead of all the strapping and hook latch. It is thick, bulky and heavy and the return policy is terrible!

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The foam padding is not covered with anything was peeling out upon installing . Not very good quality

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Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Pictures:

Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Provides comfort, stability, safety, and proper positioning while on the go!

***Red colorway no longer available***
Provides comfort, stability, safety, and proper positioning while on the go! ***Red colorway no longer available***
Shown in Speedway Gray
Shown in Speedway Gray
Front View of the Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat
Front View of the Drive Medical Spirit Special Needs Car Seat