The Boston Junior is a paediatric and young person’s health chair designed to provide high levels of comfort, pressure management and postural flexibility. Like the adult Boston, it offers independent tilt in space, backrest recline and leg rest elevation, allowing a wide range of supported positions throughout the day. Manual versions are also available where powered operation is not required.
These independent movements allow carers to reposition the user regularly, redistributing pressure and supporting comfort during prolonged sitting. Tilt and recline work by shifting the centre of gravity while maintaining alignment, which can help with posture, circulation, respiratory comfort and skin care access.
The Boston Junior is commonly used for young people with complex or life-limiting conditions, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy, childhood cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and acute sickle cell crisis. It is also appropriate where joint pain, fatigue or deterioration make standard seating unsuitable.
The chair supports both forward and assisted transfers and is designed to be used with mobile or overhead hoists. Adjustable footplates allow height and angle changes, helping to accommodate growth and changing needs. Interchangeable seat and back cushions with pressure management properties allow the chair to be adapted over time, making it suitable for long-term use in both home and care settings.
The Boston Junior is best suited to situations where pressure care, comfort and safe handling are priorities. It is a porter-style chair rather than a self-propelled solution and is designed to support both the user and those caring for them.
The Boston Junior sits within a wider family of products available from Repose Furniture. To view their full range please visit their website.
