Thomashilfen Defender
The Defender is suitable for use with the built-in harness as the primary restraint from 10 kg to 29.5 kg. It can be used as a booster seat from 13.6 kg to 50 kg, which means the vehicle seatbelt must be used. In booster mode the built-in harness can continue to be used for postural support only.
It comes standard with a chest clip, head, lateral and thigh supports. Optional items include swivel base, footrest, support tray, abduction pommel, and seat wedge for extra recline.
The optional swivel base can only be used in booster seat mode, and requires ISOFIX.
No
10 - 50 kg
Optional
Yes
Yes
Optional
25 - 49.5 cm
10 kg
68.6 - 144.8 cm
Important information for parents
The Thomashilfen Defender is a special purpose car seat designed for children with disabilities and medical conditions and should be prescribed by an allied health professional, such as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist.
Special purpose car seats are only suitable for children with disabilities and medical conditions where they are unable to travel safely and comfortably in an Australian standard car seat.
Special purpose car seats are supplied by specialist disability suppliers and there are legal requirements to comply with for their use in motor vehicles.
Supplier information
Apex Mobility is the Australian importer of the Thomashilfen Defender. Apex Mobility works with a large network of disability suppliers throughout Australia.
For more information about this product and to locate your nearest supplier, please contact Apex Mobility.
