Washing a child who cannot sit unsupported is a two-person job in most bathrooms, and often an unsafe one. basti is a padded bath and shower cradle that takes that problem on. The child lies fully supported while they are washed, in the bath, on a subframe in the shower, or outdoors at the beach.
The detail carers notice first is the one-handed backrest adjustment. You change the angle without letting go of the child, and on the largest size it runs on stainless steel ratchet joints. A fold-down headrest keeps water out of the eyes, a chest strap and a head guide pad adjustable for height and width hold the position, and the removable blue mesh cover comes off to wash.
Because the child sits low in the bath, the tub needs less water to cover them, which counts for something in a household bathing a child every day. Options include a pelvic recess with adjustable seat support and a mobile shower subframe on four braked castors. Schuchmann put basti at GMFCS levels III to V.
basti is scripted to the child, so start with a measure-up.
