Paediatric Positioning Aids
Our paediatric positioning aids provide specialised support for children with postural, mobility, or neurological needs, helping maintain correct alignment, improve comfort, and enhance participation in daily activities. Designed for use in homes, schools, therapy centres, and hospitals, these aids help children achieve safe and effective positioning whether seated, lying, or during therapy.
Choose from a range of support cushions, wedges, bolsters, headrests, and adaptive positioning systems and vacuum support systems, all made from high-quality, durable, and easy-to-clean materials. Many aids feature adjustable, modular, or customisable designs, allowing carers and therapists to adapt support to each child’s individual needs.
Contact us to discuss your requirements, request a quote or arrange for one of our paediatric product specialists to visit you and your child at home or school. We offer free demonstrations across Ireland and Scotland.
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Paediatric Positioning Aids for Children with Additional Needs
At John Preston, we understand that children with disabilities, mobility difficulties and complex physical needs often require additional support to achieve comfortable and effective positioning. Our range of paediatric positioning aids is designed to help children maintain alignment, improve comfort and participate more fully in everyday activities at home, school and therapy environments.
Children’s positioning aids provide supportive solutions for sitting, lying and therapeutic positioning, helping children who may have difficulties with posture, balance, muscle tone or movement control. Our range includes specialist cushions, wedges, bolsters, head supports and adaptive positioning systems designed to meet individual needs.
John Preston supplies paediatric positioning equipment from leading manufacturers including Stabilo, Burnett ReMould, Special Tomato, Tumble Forms 2, BodyMap, Josi and Akces Med, providing a wide choice of solutions for children with a variety of postural support requirements.
Supporting Posture, Comfort and Development
Maintaining a safe and stable position can be challenging for children with physical disabilities, neurological conditions or reduced muscle control. The correct paediatric positioning system can provide the support needed to encourage better alignment, comfort and engagement.
Positioning aids can help support:
- Improved posture and body alignment
- Increased comfort during sitting or lying
- Better head, neck and trunk support
- Improved stability during activities
- Greater participation in play, learning and therapy
- Reduced strain caused by poor positioning
Every child has unique needs, and choosing the correct positioning equipment is an important part of supporting their health, comfort and independence.
Paediatric Positioning Cushions and Supports
Specialist positioning cushions for children provide targeted support to help maintain a safe and comfortable posture.
Available solutions include:
- Postural support cushions
- Back supports
- Seat cushions
- Head and neck supports
- Bolsters and rolls
- Therapeutic wedges
These products can be used alongside specialist seating systems or independently to provide additional support during daily routines.
Products such as BodyMap posture cushions, Special Tomato Soft Touch seating supports and Stabilo positioning cushions provide adaptable solutions designed to help children achieve improved positioning and comfort.
Positioning Wedges and Rolls
Paediatric positioning wedges and rolls are commonly used to support children during therapy, resting, play and daily activities.
They can assist with:
- Supported lying positions
- Prone positioning
- Side lying support
- Developmental activities
- Stretching and therapy programmes
- Maintaining alignment
The Tumble Forms 2 range includes specialist wedges, rolls, sitter wedges and feeder seats designed to provide supportive positioning solutions for children with additional needs.
Vacuum Support Positioning Systems
For children requiring more personalised support, vacuum positioning systems can provide a highly adaptable solution.
Vacuum support products mould around the child’s body shape, creating a customised support system that can assist with posture and stability.
These systems can be useful for children who require:
- More complex postural support
- Improved sitting stability
- Enhanced comfort during longer periods of positioning
- Individualised support solutions
John Preston supplies specialist vacuum support systems including Burnett ReMould solutions designed for children with more complex positioning requirements.
Positioning Aids for Sitting and Lying
Children may require different levels of support depending on the activity being undertaken. A child who needs support while seated may require a different solution from one used during sleep, therapy or relaxation.
Our range includes positioning aids suitable for:
Sitting Support
Designed to complement paediatric seating systems and provide additional stability, sitting supports can help children maintain a more functional posture for:
- Mealtimes
- Communication
- Classroom activities
- Play
- Therapy sessions
Lying and Sleep Positioning
Specialist positioning aids can also support children during rest and sleep by helping maintain comfortable and appropriate body positioning.
Options include:
- Sleep positioning systems
- Full-body supports
- Side supports
- Pressure-distributing cushions
Paediatric Positioning Equipment for Home, School and Therapy
Positioning needs can vary depending on the child’s abilities, environment and daily routines. John Preston supplies special needs positioning aids suitable for:
- Family homes
- Special educational needs schools
- Therapy centres
- Hospitals
- Residential care environments
Our paediatric specialists can help families, carers and healthcare professionals identify suitable positioning solutions based on the child’s individual requirements.
Choosing the Right Paediatric Positioning Aid
Selecting the correct positioning equipment requires consideration of the child’s posture, mobility, comfort and support needs.
Factors to consider include:
- The child’s age, size and development
- Level of postural support required
- Sitting and lying requirements
- Mobility and movement patterns
- The environment where the equipment will be used
- Advice from therapists or healthcare professionals
John Preston works with families and healthcare professionals to provide advice, demonstrations and product guidance to help ensure the chosen solution meets the child’s needs.
Expert Paediatric Positioning Support from John Preston
John Preston is a trusted supplier of paediatric seating and positioning equipment, supporting children with disabilities and additional needs throughout Northern Ireland, Ireland and Scotland. Our experienced team provides advice on specialist seating, positioning aids and postural support solutions.
Whether you require a simple positioning cushion, a specialist wedge system or a complete postural management solution, our paediatric specialists can help you explore the most suitable options for your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are paediatric positioning aids?
Paediatric positioning aids are specialist products designed to support children with posture, mobility or neurological needs. They help maintain safe positioning, improve comfort and encourage participation in everyday activities.
Who may benefit from children's positioning equipment?
Children with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, reduced muscle tone, postural difficulties or complex mobility needs may benefit from specialist positioning aids.
What types of paediatric positioning aids are available?
Positioning products include cushions, wedges, rolls, head supports, seating supports, sleep positioning systems and vacuum support solutions.
Can positioning aids be used at home?
Yes. Many positioning aids are suitable for use within family homes as well as schools, therapy centres and healthcare environments.
Do positioning aids work with specialist seating?
Yes. Many positioning products are designed to complement paediatric seating systems by providing additional support and improving positioning.
Can John Preston provide advice on choosing positioning equipment?
Yes. John Preston’s paediatric specialists can provide guidance, demonstrations and support in selecting suitable positioning solutions for individual children.