The Piggyback Rider standing child carrier is now classified as a medical assistive device for special needs children by the U.S. Department of Education’s, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, AbleData database of assistive devices. 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.
AbleData provides objective information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. They serve the nation’s disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities. AbleData’s most significant resource is the AbleData database of assistive device technology, which contains objective information on almost 40,000 assistive products.
The Piggyback Rider is a compact, lightweight, standing child carrier for toddlers 2.5 years old or more and up to 60lbs. The sturdy, unisex design functions like a standard backpack, distributing the child’s weight at the wearer’s core enabling a natural upright posture.
