FAQ
Why is the CHILDRITE Seat so expensive? It looks like it shouldn't cost much more than a Bumbo.
We understand your frustration, but we assure you, Wartburg Enterprises is not out to take advantage of anyone. First of all, we are not the manufacturers of the Bumbo seat. We were the first to import the Bumbo into America. Since the start five years ago, we have asked the manufacturers to supply us with a bigger seat for special needs children. They declined to do so and eventually gave us the go-ahead to manufacture it ourselves.
We have been working on it for two years and since finding a manufacturing company who could do it, we have at long last succeeded.
The Childrite™ Seat is not just a simple enlargement of the Bumbo seat. A lot of research and development was done in conjunction with therapists. The size of the Childrite™ Seat requires a substantial amount of additional polyurethane which raises the cost. The Bumbo Seat is mass produced on a carousel type production line due to the large numbers required while the Childrite™ Seat, because of its smaller market, is made in individual molds and is therefore more labor intensive.
We are passionate about helping special needs children and would never price gouge. We are not making any more of a profit than normal mark-up in the typical baby product market.
What are the age or weight restrictions on the Childrite seat?
It is very difficult to give an exact age or weight because each child is different. The Childrite seat measures 10.5 inches across in width and the depth from the interior edge of the pommel to the center back is 10 inches. Height of the seat measures 11.5 inches from the deepest point of the scooped seat to the top of the seat back. We are aware of children weighing up to 65 pounds and 12 - 13 years old that are using the Childrite. We offer a 30 day return policy in case your child does not fit.
What colors does the Childrite seat come in?
At this stage, in order to keep costs down, we only offer the orange Childrite seat.
Can the Childrite seat be used as bath chair or on a table top?
NO! Do not use the ChildRite seat on a raised surface or in the the bath tub. The Childrite is for floor level use only. Never leave child unattended in a ChildRite seat as seat is not intended for use as a restraint. The ChildRite seat was designe for for therapeutic use only.
We understand your frustration, but we assure you, Wartburg Enterprises is not out to take advantage of anyone. First of all, we are not the manufacturers of the Bumbo seat. We were the first to import the Bumbo into America. Since the start five years ago, we have asked the manufacturers to supply us with a bigger seat for special needs children. They declined to do so and eventually gave us the go-ahead to manufacture it ourselves.
We have been working on it for two years and since finding a manufacturing company who could do it, we have at long last succeeded.
The Childrite™ Seat is not just a simple enlargement of the Bumbo seat. A lot of research and development was done in conjunction with therapists. The size of the Childrite™ Seat requires a substantial amount of additional polyurethane which raises the cost. The Bumbo Seat is mass produced on a carousel type production line due to the large numbers required while the Childrite™ Seat, because of its smaller market, is made in individual molds and is therefore more labor intensive.
We are passionate about helping special needs children and would never price gouge. We are not making any more of a profit than normal mark-up in the typical baby product market.
What are the age or weight restrictions on the Childrite seat?
It is very difficult to give an exact age or weight because each child is different. The Childrite seat measures 10.5 inches across in width and the depth from the interior edge of the pommel to the center back is 10 inches. Height of the seat measures 11.5 inches from the deepest point of the scooped seat to the top of the seat back. We are aware of children weighing up to 65 pounds and 12 - 13 years old that are using the Childrite. We offer a 30 day return policy in case your child does not fit.
What colors does the Childrite seat come in?
At this stage, in order to keep costs down, we only offer the orange Childrite seat.
Can the Childrite seat be used as bath chair or on a table top?
NO! Do not use the ChildRite seat on a raised surface or in the the bath tub. The Childrite is for floor level use only. Never leave child unattended in a ChildRite seat as seat is not intended for use as a restraint. The ChildRite seat was designe for for therapeutic use only.