Assistive Device for children with special needs

The Piggyback Rider is ISO 9999 medical assistive device for children with special needs.

The Piggyback Rider standing child carrier is now classified as a medical assistive device by the U.S. Department of Education’s, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, AbleData database of assistive devices within the ISO 9999 – Division and Related AbleData Product Types ; 12 31 18 Carrying chairs, harnesses and baskets classification (ISO 9999 12 31 18). Click here to view the listing.

The Piggyback Rider is the only is the only child carrier listed with this ISO classification and is also classified as a medical assistive device.

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The multi-award winning Piggyback Rider is a compact, lightweight, standing child carrier for toddlers 2.5 y/o+ up to 60lbs. Standing firmly on a shoulder-strap mounted bar, with integrated grab handles and safety tether for security, children love the height advantage and rest. The sturdy, unisex design functions like a standard backpack, distributing the child’s weight at your core enabling a natural upright posture. Dad Invented, Mom Approved, parents and kids are engaged in active transport with the Piggyback Rider backpack carrier. Ride the Bar!