Drive Viper Jr Wheelchair – Lightweight Pediatric Wheelchair (12″ & 14″)

What Is the Drive Viper Jr Wheelchair?

The Drive Viper Jr wheelchair is a pediatric self-propel wheelchair built on a lightweight carbon steel frame, sized for children and smaller teens. It comes in a 12″ x 12″ seat (L412DDA) or a 14″ x 14″ seat (L414DDA), weighs 30 to 31 lb, and supports up to 250 lb.

Drive Medical also sells it as the Viper Junior or Pediatric Viper. All three names refer to the same kids wheelchair. Motion Care Mobility is an authorized Drive Medical dealer in Concord, Vaughan, serving families across Toronto and the GTA.

Who Is the Viper Jr Pediatric Wheelchair For?

The Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair is for a child or smaller teen who fits a 12″ or 14″ seat and can push themselves, or who has a parent or caregiver to push. Families usually choose it when an adult 16″ seat is too wide and the child slides sideways or can’t reach the hand rims.

For GTA families, it works well for school days, appointments, recovery after surgery or a fracture, and day-to-day mobility at home. It is also a common choice for smaller adults who need a narrow chair within the 250 lb rating.

If your child needs tilt, recline or custom postural seating, a standard pediatric wheelchair may not be enough. We’ll tell you honestly when the Viper Jr is the right fit and when it isn’t.

12″ or 14″ Viper Jr: Which Seat Size Does My Child Need?

The right Viper Jr seat size depends on your child’s hip width and thigh length. A seat that is too narrow rubs the hips, and a seat that is too wide makes the hand rims hard to reach.

How to measure your child for a pediatric wheelchair

1. Hip width: sit your child on a firm chair and measure across the widest part of the hips. Add about 1″ to 2″ for the seat width.
2. Seat depth: measure from the back of the hips to the back of the knee, then subtract about 2″. This leaves a small gap behind the knee.
3. Growth room: if your child is between sizes, the 14″ seat gives more room to grow. Ask your child’s occupational therapist or physiotherapist to confirm.

Not sure which size fits? Families in Toronto and across the GTA can call us at (647) 765-0035 with questions before they order.

Viper Jr Wheelchair Features That Matter for Kids and Caregivers

The Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair combines a lightweight frame with features that make transfers, school days and car trips easier. Here is what each feature does for your family.

Lightweight carbon steel frame

The frame is high-strength carbon steel with a black, double-coated powder finish that resists chips. At 30 lb, the chair is easier to lift into a trunk than most standard steel wheelchairs.

Flip-back padded desk arms

The nylon-padded armrests flip back, so your child can slide in and out from the side. Desk-length arms also let the chair roll close to a school desk or kitchen table.

Composite mag wheels with aluminum hand rims

Maintenance-free composite mag-style rear wheels and aluminum hand rims help children push themselves. Polyurethane tires and sealed precision bearings give a smooth, low-effort roll indoors and outside.

Dual axle for seat height adjustment

The dual axle lets you set a standard or lower “hemi” seat height. A lower seat helps a child foot-propel, or reach the floor during transfers.

8″ front casters with three height settings

The 8″ front casters adjust to three positions to keep the seat level after a height change. They roll easily over door thresholds and sidewalk joints.

Safety built in

Flip-up anti-tippers come standard to help prevent tipping backward. Push-to-lock wheel locks hold the chair still during transfers.

Easy-clean upholstery

The heavy-gauge nylon upholstery is flame retardant and resists mildew and bacteria. It wipes clean after snack time, rain or slush.

Swing-Away Footrests or Elevating Legrests: Which Should You Choose?

Swing-away footrests are the standard choice for most children using a pediatric wheelchair, and keep the chair lighter and shorter. Elevating legrests raise the legs and suit a child with a leg cast, swelling or a knee that must stay straight.

• SF models (L412DDA-SF, L414DDA-SF): swing-away footrests
• ELR models (L412DDA-ELR, L414DDA-ELR): swing-away elevating legrests

Both styles adjust in length without tools and use composite footplates with heel loops. Both swing out of the way for transfers.

Drive Viper Jr Pediatric Wheelchair Specifications

These Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair specifications come from Drive Medical’s current product sheet. Measurements are approximate.

Full manufacturer details are on the Drive Medical Viper Jr product page.

Viper Jr vs Other Wheelchairs: Which One Fits Your Child?

The Viper Jr is a pediatric wheelchair, popular with GTA families, so it is narrower and lower than Drive’s adult chairs. Use this comparison to check you’re looking at the right chair.

Your child can’t push a transport chair alone, because the rear wheels are too small to reach. If your child will push themselves even some of the time, choose the Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair.

Does the Viper Jr Wheelchair Fold Into a Car Trunk?

Yes. The Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair folds to about 12″ wide, 36″ long and 32″ high, which fits most car trunks and minivan cargo areas. Remove the footrests first to make it shorter and lighter to lift.

The Viper Jr is not crash-tested as a vehicle seat. Your child should always ride in an approved car seat or the vehicle seat, with the wheelchair folded and stored.

Where Can I Buy a Viper Jr Wheelchair in Toronto and the GTA?

You can buy the Drive Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair from Motion Care Mobility, an authorized Drive Medical dealer at 10 Planchet Road, Unit 12, Concord, Ontario. We are a family-owned mobility equipment store in Vaughan, serving Toronto and the whole GTA, with shipping across Canada.

Why Toronto and GTA families buy their child’s pediatric wheelchair from Motion Care Mobility

• Authorized Drive dealer: genuine Drive Medical chairs with the full manufacturer warranty, serving Toronto and the GTA.
• Free shipping: free across Canada on orders of $300 or more, and free within the GTA on orders of $200 or more.
• Setup help: we walk you through setting footrest length, axle position and casters for your child.
• Repairs in-house: our own Vaughan repair facility services the chair, so Toronto families aren’t waiting on a courier.
• Real people after hours: call us evenings and weekends if something goes wrong.

We serve families in Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Maple, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham, Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke and Scarborough. Need a chair for a few weeks instead? Ask about our wheelchair rentals with same-day pickup.

Viper Jr Warranty, Service and Repairs

Drive Medical covers the Viper Jr pediatric wheelchair frame with a limited lifetime warranty for the original purchaser. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, and it excludes normal wear, misuse, and parts like tires, casters and grips.

When you buy from Motion Care Mobility, you call us, not a US parts line. We handle the warranty claim with Drive and service the chair at our Concord repair facility. As your child grows, we can also help you plan the move to a larger manual wheelchair.

Viper Jr Wheelchair FAQ

Drive Viper Jr Wheelchair at a Glance

The Drive Viper Jr is a lightweight pediatric wheelchair with a 12″ or 14″ seat, a 30 to 31 lb carbon steel frame, a 250 lb capacity and a Drive limited lifetime warranty. It folds for the car and lets children push themselves.

Motion Care Mobility in Concord, Vaughan, serves Toronto and GTA families and ships free across Canada on orders over $300. Call (647) 765-0035 to order your child’s pediatric wheelchair.