A closer look at the latest additions to our extensive special car seat range
At Medifab, we offer a wide range of special purpose car seats designed to support safe and comfortable travel for children and young people with complex postural needs.
The IPAI Mini and IPAI Max are the latest additions to our portfolio — versatile, growth-adjustable vehicle seats that combine advanced postural support with practical features to make everyday transport easier for families and caregivers.
Let’s take a closer look at what they offer and how they differ.
Both models are designed for children who require more support than a standard booster can provide. Key shared features include:
- 90° swivel base (ISOFIX required) for easier transfers
- Tilt-in-space and stepless recline
- Adjustable lateral trunk supports
- Integrated 5-point harness with reduced-access buckle
- Modular accessories (foot supports, medial thigh supports, seat depth extenders, upper limb support tray)
- Crash tested to ECE R129
- Independently assessed through AuSAP
These features help promote midline posture, improve pelvic and trunk stability, optimise comfort on longer journeys, and support the management of behaviours of concern during vehicle travel.
While the core design is consistent across both models, the primary difference lies in the size range they accommodate.
IPAI Mini
Designed for children approximately 100–125 cm tall, the IPAI Mini offers a more compact seating solution while still delivering the same advanced postural and safety features.
IPAI Max
Designed for children and young people approximately 100–150 cm tall, the IPAI Max provides a broader growth range with increased back height and seat depth adjustments.
For families planning ahead, a conversion kit is available to upgrade the IPAI Mini to the IPAI Max configuration as a child grows.
| Specification | IPAI Mini | IPAI Max |
|---|---|---|
| User height | 100–125 cm | 100–150 cm |
| Seat width | 25 cm | 26 / 32 cm |
| Seat depth | 26 cm | 30 / 33 cm |
| Back height | 30–43 cm | 38–56 cm |
| Approx. product weight | 13 kg | 12 kg |
| Tilt-in-space | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel base | Yes (ISOFIX required) | Yes (ISOFIX required) |
| Growth adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Rear-facing | No | No |
| Standard | ECE R129 | ECE R129 |
| AuSAP assessed | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-escape features | Yes (reduced-access buckle) | Yes (reduced-access buckle) |
IPAI Mini
- [4080-2000-000] IPAI Mini Car Seat Package
IPAI Max
- [4080-1000-000] IPAI Max Car Seat Package
Conversion Kit
- [4080-4080-000] Conversion Kit – IPAI Mini to Max
The addition of the IPAI Mini and IPAI Max further strengthens our commitment to providing clinically considered, safety-assessed vehicle seating solutions for children and young people with disabilities and medical conditions.
If you would like assistance selecting the most appropriate option from our extensive special car seat range, our team is here to help.
