Wizzybug powered wheelchairs

Wizzybug is a powered wheelchair for young disabled children aged from 14 months upwards, offering a sense of independence and freedom of movement.

Cat no: 0088

Postural / medical

Please note that this product is not available for a loan or grant from Newlife. Please contact the nurses helpline on 0800 902 0095 for more information.

Features

Choice of child-friendly left or right-handed joystick controls
Available as a FREE loan to all families across the UK
Adjustable footplate, seat depth and back height as your child grows
Easy to transport; it fits in the boot of a small car
Suitable for children ages 14+ months to up to approx. 20kg
Child and carer controls

Benefits

For any condition or developmental delay affecting a child’s mobility
Enhances life experiences and opportunities to join in with peers
Offers a sense of independence, freedom and fun
Enjoy family time with reduced assistance and limitations

Manufacturer / Supplier

Designability

About

Wizzybug powered wheelchairs are loaned free of charge to families with children aged 14 months upwards, with a condition or developmental delay that affects their ability to walk. They have left or right-handed intuitive joystick controls for the child and parent/carer controls for safety. Wizzybugs are specially designed with an adjustable footplate, seat depth and back height, so it can grow with your child until they reach a maximum weight of 20kg. They are compact and easy to transport, and suitable indoors and outdoors as well as on and off-road. The fun and friendly design makes Wizzybugs very child friendly.

Specification

Wizzybug is a class I medical device conforming to regulations
Total weight of Wizzybug 30.8kg/68lbs
Turning circle 470mm/ 18.5in
Maximum speed 3.1kmph/2mph
Overall width of Wizzybug 560mm/22in
Overall height of Wizzybug 870mm/34.3in

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