Description
The Repose Boston Junior Chair is a highly specialised paediatric porter chair designed for young people who require advanced postural support, pressure management and 24-hour care seating.
Featuring independently adjustable Tilt in Space positioning, backrest recline and leg rest elevation, the Boston Junior helps carers and clinicians achieve a wide range of supportive seating positions for improved comfort, pressure redistribution and posture management.
Designed specifically for children and young people with complex needs, the Repose Boston Junior Chair is ideal for home care, schools, hospices, care environments and specialist paediatric settings.
✔ 5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Included
Who Is the Repose Boston Junior Chair Suitable For?
The Repose Boston Junior Chair has been developed for young people who require specialist seating and advanced pressure care support as part of a 24-hour postural care programme.
The chair is particularly suitable for:
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Childhood cancers
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Acute sickle cell crisis
- Life limiting conditions
- Deteriorating neurological conditions
- Children requiring intensive postural support
The advanced positioning functions help to improve comfort, reduce agitation, support posture and assist with pressure management throughout the day.
Why Choose the Repose Boston Junior Chair?
- Designed specifically for children and young people
- Advanced pressure management seating
- Manual Tilt in Space positioning
- Independent backrest recline and leg rest adjustment
- Interchangeable pressure management cushions
- Compatible with overhead and mobile hoists
- Waterproof and healthcare-grade upholstery options
- Suitable for intensive 24-hour care programmes
- British-made specialist seating solution
Repose Boston Junior Chair Sizes
The Repose Boston Junior Chair is available in two sizes, Small and Medium, helping to provide a supportive and comfortable fit for younger users.
Please note: Measurements shown below are approximate due to manufacturing tolerances.
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Small |
Medium |
| Seat Height |
610mm (24″) |
610mm (24″) |
| Seat Width |
355mm (14″) |
406mm (16″) |
| Seat Depth |
406mm (16″) |
406mm (16″) |
| Arm Height |
152mm (6″) |
152mm (6″) |
| Overall Height |
1100mm (43.5″) |
1100mm (43.5″) |
| Overall Width |
610mm (24.5″) |
660mm (26.5″) |
| Overall Depth |
880mm (34.5″) |
880mm (34.5″) |
| Maximum User Weight |
20st (127kg) |
20st (127kg) |
| Maximum Leg Rest Weight |
9st (57kg) |
9st (57kg) |
Advanced Pressure Management Seating
The Repose Boston Junior Chair is designed to support pressure redistribution, positioning and comfort for young people who spend extended periods seated.
The independently adjustable Tilt in Space, recline and leg elevation functions help to:
- Redistribute pressure
- Improve circulation
- Support head, neck and trunk control
- Enhance posture and positioning
- Reduce shear and friction
- Support safer transfers
- Improve comfort throughout the day
The positioning system works by adjusting the individual’s centre of gravity while maintaining ergonomic support and postural alignment.
Repose Boston Junior Chair Mechanism
The Boston Junior is supplied as a manual model with independently adjustable:
- Tilt in Space positioning
- Backrest recline
- Leg rest elevation
This allows carers and clinicians to achieve a wide range of supportive seating positions tailored to the young person’s needs.
Pressure Management Cushions
The Repose Boston Junior Chair includes a choice of interchangeable pressure management seat and back cushions.
The cushions can be adjusted or replaced to adapt to changing postural and clinical needs, helping to maximise comfort and long-term usability.
- Interchangeable seat cushions
- Interchangeable back cushions
- Removable and washable covers
- Adjustable fibre-filled support cushions
- Reduced shear and friction support
Healthcare Fabrics
The Repose Boston Junior Chair is available with specialist healthcare upholstery fabrics designed for demanding care environments.
These fabrics are:
- Waterproof
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-MRSA
- Bleach cleanable
- Crib 5 compliant
The outer fabrics are part of the Panaz Cadet Colours range, developed specifically for healthcare and high-dependency environments.
Standard Features
The Repose Boston Junior Chair includes a wide range of features designed to improve comfort, usability and pressure management.
- Heavy-duty push handle and wing handles
- Four heavy-duty lockable castors
- Rear documentation storage pocket
- Padded seat chaise cover
- D-rings fitted as standard
- Hoist compatible design
- Removable cushions and covers
5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
All Repose specialist seating products now include a comprehensive 5-year manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind.
The warranty begins from the day the chair leaves the Repose factory and covers defects in materials and workmanship.
- Frame: Internal frame structure and supports
- Mechanical parts: Recline systems and moving components
- Foam & cushioning: Protection against loss of resilience
- Upholstery & stitching: Covered for 2 years
Optional 5-Year Accidental Damage Care Plan
You can also add an optional 5-year accidental damage and stain care plan for additional long-term protection.
- Protection against accidental spills and stains
- Cover for accidental rips, scuffs and damage
- Additional peace of mind for long-term use
- Helps maintain the appearance and condition of the chair
Delivery & Lead Times
Delivery, setup and demonstration are included as standard across mainland Britain.
Typical lead times for the Repose Boston Junior Chair are approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
If you require a chair more quickly, browse our range of express porter chairs.
You can also explore our full collection of porter chairs to compare specialist seating options.
About Repose Furniture
Repose Furniture are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist seating and pressure management solutions.
Based in the West Midlands, Repose design and manufacture high-quality seating solutions that improve comfort, posture and quality of life for people with complex mobility and healthcare needs.
At HWB Mobility, we are proud to work closely with Repose to supply specialist seating solutions across the UK.
Find out more about Repose Furniture.
Back Cushions
| There is a choice of four interchangeable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a person’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another person. This ensures greater longevity of its usage.
In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit an individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning and replacement. |
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Deep filled contoured back cushions provide lateral postural support for improved comfort and positioning, making this chair useful for any individual with painful joints and where any movement is painful with conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or neurological conditions. This back could also benefit palliative care, supporting those with life-limiting conditions.
Waterfall
Individual fibre filled waterfall cushions, each of which are fully adjustable to accommodate maximum postural support. The waterfall back can be useful for those with mild Kyphosis, Scoliosis and reduced muscle mass on their back.
Comfort Lateral
Soft fibre filled back with lateral support, which can be useful for those who have limited trunk control or balance. It can be useful for those with early stages of neurological conditions such as MS or a Stroke survivor.
Support Lateral
A foam filled back providing firmer lateral support with a soft fibre filled headrest. The firm lateral support maintains midline trunk alignment which can be useful for those post Stroke or early to mid-stages of neurological conditions.
Headrest Cushions
There is a choice of three detachable headrests all attached with a Velcro tab.
Head Roll
The head roll is useful to reduce depth for anyone with reduced neck extension or needing to keep their head in a neutral position for tasks such as eating or drinking whilst maximising comfort and reducing effort.
Small Head Pillow
The small head pillow provides additional comfort for those who may require a softer surface to rest on whilst stopping hyper-extension at the neck when reclined or tilted.
Small Profile Headrest
Similar to the large profile headrest but support is focused more on the head and neck.
Optional Accessories
The following features are available for purchase to enhance the functionality of the chair. Once you’ve chosen your chair size and fabric, these will be displayed.
Seat Depth Adjustment
The Boston Junior has the option to alter the seat depth with a choice of two sets of detachable adjuster pads, 25.4mm (1”) or 50.8mm (2”). Any number of pairs of these can be purchased. The covers can be removed for cleaning or replacement.
The seat depth should be long enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst allowing the back to rest comfortably on the backrest. If the seat is too long the user is likely to slouch in the chair to get their feet on the floor, which puts extra pressure on their lower spine, if too short it will cause additional pressure on the thighs risking potential skin breakdown. |
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Height and Angle Adjustable Footplate
A height and angle adjustable footplate allows for an additional range of support positions. The footplate can also be removed or flipped up to allow uninterrupted access with a hoist. The footplate has a removable cover for replacement or cleaning. |
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Angle Adjustment
The footplate has four positions to accommodate for fixed flexion and to maintain the foot position for users with drop foot. It can be folded up against the leg rest if required. It is easy to change the position by simply using the pull strap on the right-hand side of the base of the footplate to engage the locking pin. |
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Height and Angle Adjustable Footplate
Easily adjusted using the locking pin at the back of the footplate the seat height to footplate range is 432mm to 584mm, (17” to 23”). |
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Wedge Adjustment Blockers
Wedge adjustment blockers are available with all our back cushions on the Boston Junior. The blockers fit behind the cushions allowing the carer to change the level of support and adapt the back for a user’s changing needs. Available in two sizes 50.8mm (2”) and 76.2mm (3”) depth. Any number of these can be purchased. The covers can be removed for cleaning or replacement. |
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Padded Detachable Footrest Pad
The footrest pad can be simply secured to the footplate providing the user with a softer and deeper cushion support. Available in three sizes – 25.4mm, 50.8mm and 76.2mm (2”, 3” and 4”). Any number of these can be purchased. The cover can be removed for cleaning or replacement. |
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Lap Strap and Pad
A lap strap that can be easily shortened or lengthened and which has a quick release clip can be purchased. This is a lap strap and not a pelvic positioner and should never be used for restraining purposes. |
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Tray
A wooden tray with fixing straps and raised sides; suitable for feeding and everyday tasks. |
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Headrests
There are three headrests to choose from, all of which come with a Velcro tab allowing them to fit over the top cushions. For further details on each of these options please refer to the Headrest Cushion Section.
- Head roll.
- Head pillow.
- Small profile headrest.
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Armrests
There are two additional options for the arm rests: adding coolform gel to the top of the arms and a pair of full length arm protector covers.
Please note that if you wish to add coolform gel to the arm tops, this needs to be added upon ordering the chair, and cannot be purchased after ordering the chair. |
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Ramped Seat Angle Module
Comes in 25.4mm (1″), 38.1mm (1.5″) and 50.8mm (2″). |
How the Mechanism Works
The Boston Junior comes in a manual model. The main movements of the chair are operated manually, which are:
Independent Tilt In Space (TIS)
The Independent Tilt in Space works to counteract the effect of the person’s pannus. By having control over the angle of tilt you can adjust that person’s centre of gravity’ making them feel more comfortable, supporting the pannus, and reducing the feeling that they are being dragged forward by external forces.
The TIS movement allows the seat to back angle to remain the same whilst the whole seating system is tilted backwards, which means that the angle of the hips, knees and ankles are not affected during this movement. It also reduces the weight on the Ischial Tuberosities and redistributes the weight through the back. This constant back angle prevents shear and friction during movement.
This feature can also help when moving someone in a hoist and can support better pelvic positioning by optimising the use of gravity to position the user in the optimal position. |
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Independent Backrest Recline
The Independent Backrest Recline allows the person to maintain flexibility over their body’s position, particularly the amount of hip flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs. This unique feature allows the angle at which the TIS operates to be changed at any time.
The backrest can be independently reclined providing a range of back angles allowing for optimal position for comfort. The angle range is 108 – 165 degrees. The range of positions that this allows, coupled with the Independent Leg Rest adjustment can include the Trendelenburg position. |
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Independent Leg Rest Adjustment
The leg rest on the Boston has been designed slightly longer to support good positioning of the legs. It also has a gentle profile shape to support the legs from slipping from the leg rest and reduces the risks associated with individuals crossing their legs.
The leg rest angle can be changed independently and can move 90° degrees from the standard seating position. Please note that on the manual chair the leg rest can be adjusted using the lever on the side of the chair as illustrated. |
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