Special Needs Buggies in Ireland

September 04th, 2019

We are the leading supplier of special needs buggies in Ireland!

Our dedicated Product Specialists will work directly with you and health professionals to supply the ideal buggy or pram for a child with special or additional needs throughout Ireland - both north and south.

Our range of special needs prams and buggies include models from leading manufacturers including Activate for Kids, Akces Med, Benecykl and Special Tomato. The range offers a wide variety of options for children with differing levels of ability. Our Product Specialists can help advise what supports and accessories are available as we know that every child is unique and different.

We also offer running buggies so that parents of children with special needs can jog or take part in running events such as Park Runs and marathons etc.

Modern special needs buggies have been designed to be much more aesthetically pleasing than in the past, while offering the functionality required for daily use and additional postural support. Most of our range also include optional extras such as underseat baskets, rain covers, sun canopies and some also offer additional padding.

Thankfully the engineering and design advances mean that modern special needs strollers and buggies collapse or fold easily allowing you to just get on with daily life. Going for a walk or heading out shopping will be that little bit easier given the thought that has went in to the design of these buggies and strollers.

We have a showroom in Lisburn, but do offer demonstrations and trials throughout selected regions of the rest of Ireland - just get in touch to see what is best for you and where you are. Have a look at some of our most popular options below and please do feel free to contact our specialists on 028 92 67 70 77 or 0044 28 92 67 70 77 with any questions that you have

The Snappi is a highly adaptable, special needs pushchair designed to accommodate a wide variety of seating needs. It is lightweight and easy to fold making it ideal for storage and transportation. The Snappi can be transported in a wheelchair-adapted vehicle with the fitted Transit Tie-down system.

Key features

Back recline operated by gas strut
Tilt in space
Snappi seat unit with quick release interface and is easily removable from either indoor or outdoor chasis.
Enhanced safety features to prevent the seat being fitted incorrectly. Fitted with additional safety locking catch to prevent seat from being removed accidently.
Adjustable hip with, depth and angle
Adjustable seat depth.
Adjustable back height.
Adjustable knee angle.
Height and angle adjustable, flip-up footrest.
Woven fabric shopping basket.
Height adjustable, soft-grip push handle.
Soft-touch, pin lock brake which is both quiet to operate and easy to use.
Choose from 7 different colour fabrics
Fitted with transit tie down system to transport the Snappi in a wheelchair-adapted vehicle.
Swivelling front 180mm castors
Rear 250mm wheels

Streetwise special needs buggy from Activate for Kids is an excellent crash tested buggy with a wide range of accessories and folding frame.

Key Features

Easy to use brake and safebrake
Easy seat removal - Reach under the seat, release the catch and off the seat comes! This is all part of the lifting motion, so very quick when you are loading up in the pouring rain!
Compact - When you need to fold the chassis, it folds as flat as possible – only 29cm high – fitting into that space in the back of your car.
Crash tested for use in vehicle
Tilt in space
Reclining backrest
Excellent postural support
Growing seat

The new Hippo model has a bigger adjustable canopy as well as leg cover providing protection from wind, rain and sun and offers your child a chance to rest even in bad weather. Shock absorbers soften the vibration during use and 5 points safety belts connected with side supports provide your child with correct position and safety. It is highly recommended for a user up to two years old but you should cross check all measurements to ensure suitability for your childs needs - our dedicated Product Specialists can help.

Key features

Wide range of standard equipment
Perfect stabilization
Reversible handle bar
5 points safety belts
Fixed tilt function

The EIO Special Needs Push Chair from Special Tomato is a special needs stroller which has a number of great features including being incredibly lightweight. A wide range of accessories come included with this push chair. The Special Tomato EIO pushchair is the perfect answer to special needs equipment in the UK and Ireland. The chair weighs only 22lbs and so can be lifted into the boot of a car with ease. The EIO includes a mild to moderate positioning seat matched with a lightweight stroller with lots of accessories included.

The Special Tomato pushchair includes :

Padded head pillow
5 point harness
Padded back and hip laterals
Angle Adjustable legrest
One touch rear brake
Shopping basket
Swinel front wheels with an additional lock out feature
Removable canopy
Height adjustable handle
Adjustable recline from 25 degrees to 75 degrees
Removable rear wheels - making transportation easier
2 Year Limited parts warranty -see user manual in Downloads

Key features

The EIO weighs only 22 lbs - it is perfectly easy to lift in the boot of a car
Designed for use by children from early intervention to preadolescent - up to 40Kg weight
Optional Soft Touch liners can be used to adapt the push chair as the child grows

Special Tomato offers the perfect special needs pushchair for the family on-the-go! Weighing only 12kg / 27 lbs, the Special Tomato Jogger is the right choice for parents and families who want to take long strolls through the city or through rough trails or forest paths!

The Special Tomato Jogger provides comfort and support to children with special needs while riding on all terrain. The easy to fold frame provides parents with the stroller they have been looking for. Just fold the push chair, release the tires and the stroller becomes so compact it fits into most any trunk or SUV!

Why is the Special Tomato Jogger Stroller Perfect for Your Child?

The Special Tomato Jogger offers an easy to use, lightweight jogging stroller that is easy for parents to maneuver and provides support and comfort to your child with special needs.

Key features

Two rear 12" pneumatic quick release tires And swivel front 12" pneumatic tire for easy maneuverability
Foot well with side guard
Functional rear suspension
Rear Parking Brake
Folding latch for quick and easy one step folding
Height Adjustable push handle
Latex-free padded seat and back surface
Washable upholstery that is reversible (Fleece for winter and Canvas for warmer climates)
5-Point Harness
Reclining Seat Back
Canopy with window that folds with stroller
Padded Seat can be reclined from 10 degrees to 50 degrees
Storage basket/Medical neccessities bag underneath the buggy in the picture above is an optional extra, select option if required.
Adding Special Tomato Soft-Touch™ Liners (sold separately) offer additional support to your child. The Jogger can be folded when Liners are used. Sizes 1 and 2 will fit into the Jogger.
Adding Special Tomato Soft-Touch Sitters (sold separately) will provide more trunk support for your child. Sizes 1 and 2 will fit into the Jogger
The Special Tomato Jogger stroller can be used for casual strolling and light jogging
2 Year Manufactuer's Warranty - refer to user manul in downloads section for terms

benecykl-stroller-jogging

The Benecykl is a multi-sport stroller for your favourite outdoor activities including cycling, jogging, skiing, hiking etc. Designed for children and young adults with mild - complex special needs. Includes a range of equipment as standard: running wheel, cycling set, postural supports & much more! Now you can enjoy outdoor activities with the whole family. Available in 3 sizes - baby, junior and maxi.