JAY ZIP Kids Back

From £680.00

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Lightweight, Adjustable Kids Back Support

The JAY Zip Wheelchair Back from Recare is a lightweight, highly adjustable paediatric backrest designed to support growing children with active lifestyles. Offering gentle posterior and mild lateral thoracic support, the Zip is crafted specifically to fit children aged 2 to 15, making it an ideal solution for both everyday use and more complex postural needs.

With an incredibly light build, advanced adjustability, and a flexible support system, the JAY Zip delivers the comfort and function needed for independent paediatric mobility.

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Key Features

Child-Specific Fit and Support

Every detail of the JAY Zip has been carefully engineered for children’s anatomy:

  • Available in a wide range of widths and heights to suit children aged 2–15

  • Contour shape varies by size to match the natural development and posture of young users

  • Extra-soft foam offers optimal immersion and pressure relief for low body weights

Incredibly Lightweight Design

Keeping mobility systems light is crucial for paediatric independence:

  • A 12” x 12” Zip back weighs just 2.5 lbs (approx. 1.1 kg), including hardware

  • Reduces strain on the wheelchair and makes everyday manoeuvring easier

Versatile Hardware with Growth in Mind

Designed to grow with the child, the Zip backrest offers exceptional adjustability:

  • 3” depth and 1” width adjustment accommodate rapid growth

  • 40° of angle adjustment for improved positioning, visual orientation and upper body control

  • Quick-release hardware detaches with one hand for easy transport or transfers

  • Single-tool adjustments with a 10mm wrench for simple setup and changes

Spine-Align Posture Conforming System

Customise the backrest to suit each child’s unique shape and needs:

  • Multiple foam components can be arranged in hundreds of configurations using Velcro

  • Enhances posture, improves pressure distribution, and boosts function

  • Supports complex postural needs while remaining soft and adaptable

Why Choose the JAY Zip Wheelchair Back?

Designed with paediatric independence, comfort, and adjustability in mind, the JAY Zip is perfect for children who require dependable trunk support without compromising on movement or lightweight design. Whether used at school, home, or during therapy, it adapts as children grow, move, and explore.

Ideal for:

  • Paediatric wheelchair users aged 2–15

  • Active children needing mild to moderate postural support

  • Settings where lightweight and transportability are essential

Support growing children with comfort and confidence—choose the JAY Zip Wheelchair Back for customisable, lightweight postural support.

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Technical Specifications

JAY J3JAY J3 CarbonJAY EasyJAY ShapeJAY Zip

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Seating Solutions

Struggling with Seating or Pressure Relief Issues? Recare Has the Solution

At Recare, we specialise in mobility, rehabilitation, and seating solutions to improve comfort, posture, and pressure management for wheelchair and powerchair users. Our expert in-house seating specialists work closely with you and your healthcare professional—whether an occupational therapist (OT) or physiotherapist—to ensure you receive the best seating support.

Choosing the Right Seating Solution for Your Needs

We offer three levels of seating assessments, from essential wheelchair seating prescriptions to advanced, custom-moulded solutions for complex postural and pressure relief needs.

Level 1: Standard Seating Evaluation (Free of charge: Included in your product assessment)

Our standard assessment ensures your wheelchair or powerchair has the right cushion and backrest for your needs. Whether in our clinic or at home, this service is part of your tailored wheelchair assessment to maximise comfort and mobility.

Level 2: Pressure Mapping Assessment (Assessment rate £450)

A Recare seating specialist will conduct a pressure mapping assessment to prevent pressure sores and discomfort. The assessment produces a live visual representation of the pressure areas in your seating, which is the most popular method for assessing the suitability of your current seating. To test alternative options to find a seating solution better suited for you based on comparing live visual data.

Level 3: Advanced Complex Seating Assessment (Free in the clinic)

We offer a comprehensive complex seating assessment for individuals requiring specialist seating solutions. In partnership with Ottobock specialists, we use 3D digital moulding technology to design a custom seating system that enhances stability, support, and pressure relief.

📍 In-clinic assessments are free of charge
🏠 At-home assessments are available. Please contact us for more information.

Why Choose Recare for Your Seating Needs?

Experienced seating specialists collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Tailored solutions for wheelchair and powerchair users to prevent pressure ulcers.
State-of-the-art pressure mapping and 3D seating technology.
✔ In-clinic and at-home assessments.

👉 Book your seating assessment today! Contact Recare to discuss your needs with our expert team.

Custom Order

This product is often made to measure and tailored to your specifications*. Production and delivery for custom orders can vary depending on the manufacturer's production availability.

Please contact us if you would like an approximate delivery timescale for your order**.

Once your custom item is ready and your entire order is complete, the Recare team will contact you regarding your order.

Thank you for your patience. Our Recare team takes pride in creating high-quality, tailored solutions to meet your needs.

*Some products in these categories are not made-to-measure. You will be made aware when purchasing if measurements are required.

**Any delivery timescales provided are estimates; order timescales can change.

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