The R82 Scallop is a simple floor seat made from a flexible shell that gives stability without stopping the child from moving. It is designed for children at GMFCS levels 1 to 3 who need some support to sit on the floor, and the two attachment straps let it sit on a standard chair as well. Four sizes run from a 19.2 cm seat width and 15 kg maximum user mass in size 1 to a 29.6 cm seat width and 70 kg in size 4.
The shell weighs between 0.6 kg and 1.44 kg and has two carry handles, so it travels between home, school and the park. The reversible fabric cushion comes in red and blue or grey and green, lifts out of the shell and machine washes at 60 degrees Celsius.
Key features
- Four sizes: hip width 15 to 21 cm (size 1), 21 to 24 cm (size 2), 24 to 27 cm (size 3), 27 to 38 cm (size 4)
- Maximum user mass 15 kg, 22 kg, 29 kg and 70 kg by size
- Seat depth 23.7, 27.5, 31.5 and 35.7 cm by size
- Shell weight 0.6 to 1.44 kg with two carry handles
- Belt and two chair attachment straps included
- Reversible cushion in red and blue or grey and green, machine washable at 60 degrees
- Tested for resistance to ignition to ISO 7176-16, EN 1021-1 and EN 1021-2
Who it suits
A child with mild to moderate physical disability who sits on the floor at home or in class but tires or slumps without support, or a child with autism or a sensory processing difference who settles with the tactile boundary the shell provides. It is not a postural seating system: a child who needs pelvic control, lateral trunk supports or tilt should be assessed for an activity chair instead.
Good to know
- Etac lists the Scallop as discontinued from 31 December 2024; ask us about current availability and alternatives
- R82 warranty is 2 years against defects in workmanship and materials
- Never use without the cushion, and remove the A and B straps before floor sitting
- If the child is near the maximum user mass or rocks strongly, choose the next size up
Book a trial at our Northern Tasmania or Southern Tasmania showroom, or ask us for a quote. Thrive Lifecare is Tasmanian owned and delivers Tasmania-wide.
