Pediatric tilt-in-space
Rehab Kidster
Tailored for younger users, this wheelchair combines safety, adaptability, and a fun design to encourage mobility and independence.
- Capacity
- 250 lbs
- Base price
- $2,989
Category
Pediatric Wheelchairs
Children outgrow wheelchairs; the Rehab Kidster is built so they do not. Seat width, depth and height adjust on the frame from early childhood into the teenage years, with 55° of tilt, Gunnell’s patented lateral tilt and a frame that folds for the car.
The pediatric base: adjusts in width, depth and height, 55° tilt, patented lateral tilt, recline to 180°, folds for transport.
Tilt-in-space
Rehab TNT
Engineered for resilience and adaptability, this wheelchair is designed to support rehabilitation needs with advanced technology and comfort.
- Capacity
- 500 lbs
- Base price
- $3,679
For teenagers who have outgrown a 17” frame: the adult chair starts at 16” wide and 500 lb.
Who pediatric tilt-in-space is for
A pediatric tilt-in-space wheelchair is prescribed for children who cannot sit upright without support or cannot shift their own weight: cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, traumatic brain injury and complex syndromes. Tilt lets a therapist or parent rest the child, relieve pressure and manage tone without changing the position the seating system holds; Gunnell’s patented lateral tilt adds ±22° of side-to-side adjustment to find the best possible seated angle.
The problem with pediatric equipment is growth. A chair fitted at six is wrong at nine, and funding rarely pays for a new one every three years. The Rehab Kidster answers that with adjustments built into the frame: 14” to 17” of width as standard and 10” to 13” as custom, 13” to 17” of seat depth, seat-to-floor height from 15” to 19”, back cane height from 17” to 24”. The same chair is re-set at each growth check instead of replaced.
It is built in the USA on the same welded steel frame as the adult Rehab TNT, registered with the FDA under 510(k) K111636 as part of the Rehab series, and covered by a five-year warranty on Gunnell-designed parts.
- Children’s hospitals and rehabilitation
- A loaner or ward chair that adjusts to each child: 55° of tilt, recline for care, a transportation package and quick-release wheels.
- Schools and school transport
- Quick-release folding and large wheels that move to the front without tools make the Kidster easy to load, and the frame comes in 19 colors.
- Families through a dealer or therapist
- One chair that is re-set at each growth check, with seating and positioning systems from most manufacturers.
Rehab Kidster against the adult Rehab TNT
Standard ranges published by Gunnell. Tilt-in-space or lateral tilt adds 4” to the seat-to-floor height.
How to choose
Every Gunnell chair is adjusted to the patient before it ships. These are the decisions the quote needs.
- 01
Size for today, check the range for tomorrow
Measure the child seated: hip width, thigh length to the back of the knee, and lower leg length. Order the frame at the current width and depth and confirm that the standard range (14”–17” wide, 13”–17” deep) covers the next growth checks. Narrower frames down to 10” are built to order.
- 02
Decide how much tilt the therapist wants
The Kidster tilts through 55°. The range can be limited with shaft collars and a custom range ordered, so the chair can be delivered with the limits the care plan sets. Patented lateral tilt can be added for side-to-side adjustment.
- 03
Think about transport before wheels
If the chair rides in a car or a school bus, specify the transportation package, quick-release axles and the folding frame. If staff push the chair, 12” rear wheels keep it short; if the child propels, 20” or 24” wheels with handrims.
- 04
Bring the seating system
The Kidster accepts most pediatric seating and positioning systems. Order the solid seat and back bases when a cushion will be fitted, and specify back cane height from the top of the seat rail.
HCPCS codes for Gunnell chairs
Gunnell lists the Rehab Kidster base under E1161, with options coded as below. Pediatric tilt-in-space bases are also described by the E1231 to E1238 family, which depends on whether the frame folds, is adjustable and includes a seating system; the supplier determines the code for each claim.
HCPCS codes provided by Gunnell are for reference only. Providers are responsible for determining the appropriate billing codes. Please contact a Medicare professional for further assistance.
- E1161
- Base chair: Rehab Kidster
- E1226
- Dynamic recline, 90° to 180° (optional in place of static recline)
- E2231
- Seat pan (pan only, no cushion)
- E2607 / E2613
- Solid seat base (E2607) and solid back base (E2613), standard or quick-release hardware
- E0973
- Armrests: desk, T-arm, dual post, flip-up and dynamic cantilever options
- K0052
- Swing-away leg rests, 60°, 70° and 90°
- E0990
- Low-shear elevating leg rests, bilateral contracture footrests and ankle huggers
- E2228
- Disc brakes with 12”, 20” or 24” rear wheels
- E2214
- 6” × 2” casters (default)
- E2211 / E2213
- Pneumatic (E2211) and pneumatic flat-free (E2213) tires
- E0078 / E0978
- 2” positioning seat belt (E0078) and positioning belt pad (E0978)
- K0105
- IV pole and holder, fixed or angle adjustable
- K0108
- Transportation package, lateral tilt, custom tilt range, quick-release axles, skirt guards, padded foot box and other accessories
Questions buyers ask
All frequently asked questionsHow long will the Kidster fit a growing child?
The frame adjusts from 14” to 17” in width and 13” to 17” in seat depth as standard, with seat-to-floor height from 15” to 19” and back cane height from 17” to 24”. The chair is re-set at each growth check rather than replaced; a narrower frame from 10” can be built for small children.
Does it fold?
Yes. Quick-release folding and the ability to move the large wheels to the front without tools are built in, and a transportation package is available as an option.
What is the weight capacity?
250 lb, on the same heavy-duty welded steel frame as the adult Rehab TNT.
Can it recline as well as tilt?
Yes. Static recline from 90° to 130° is standard and a quick-release dynamic recline opens to 180° for care and rest.
Does the Kidster have lateral tilt?
It can. Gunnell’s patented lateral tilt, manual or power, tilts the seat side to side through ±22° as well as back, so the child’s center of gravity can be fine-tuned.
Which colors are available?
Nineteen frame colors, from black to bubblegum pink and lime green.
What does the warranty cover?
A lifetime warranty on the base frame and a five-year, no-questions-asked warranty on all Gunnell-designed and manufactured parts, plus 90 days on padding.
Ask about the Kidster for a child or a pediatric unit
Send the child’s seated measurements and the therapist’s requirements, or the number of chairs for a unit. Gunnell returns a configured quote with lead time and codes.
Ready to experience the Gunnell difference?
Whether you’re seeking a custom mobility solution for yourself, a loved one, or your clients, we’re here to assist you throughout your journey.
- 01Request a quote
Request a quote
Models, number of chairs, care setting and the measurements you have. Gunnell replies with a configured quote and lead time.
- 02Compare the models
Compare the six models
Capacity, tilt, recline, widths, depths, heights, wheels, brakes and codes side by side. Printable for tenders.
- 03Contact Gunnell
Talk to Gunnell
Questions about a patient, a configuration or a chair you already have go straight to the factory that builds them.