Thomashilfen Defender Max Reha CAN Adaptive Car Seat & Booster

Growing Together, Every Mile of the Way

Every family deserves to enjoy the journey, wherever life takes them.

The Thomashilfen Defender Max Reha CAN is a versatile two-in-one adaptive car seat designed for children who need additional support, stability and comfort during vehicle travel.

Combining protective seating with individualized positioning features, Defender Max Reha adapts as children grow, transitioning from a forward-facing car seat to a supportive high-back booster.

With enhanced side-impact protection, adjustable positioning supports and optional accessories, it helps make everyday travel easier for children and their families.

Key Features & Benefits

• Two-in-One Design: Converts from a forward-facing harnessed car seat into a high-back booster, accommodating changing needs as children grow.

• Canadian Safety Compliance: Manufacturer identifies the Canadian model as meeting CMVSS 213.3 requirements.

• Enhanced Side-Impact Protection: Deep head, trunk and seat supports provide protective coverage around the child.

• Energy-Absorbing Foam: EPE foam incorporated into the headrest, backrest and seating base helps manage impact forces.

• Adjustable Headrest: Nine-position height adjustment allows convenient adaptation as children grow.

• Integrated Five-Point Harness: Provides occupant restraint in car seat mode and additional positioning support in booster mode.

• Individualized Positioning: Included head, trunk and thigh supports help maintain a comfortable, supported seated posture.

• Easy Harness Adjustment: One-handed adjustment and a no-rethread harness simplify everyday use.

• Optional Swivel Base: Available in booster mode to make vehicle transfers easier for children and caregivers.

• Comfortable Upholstery: Soft, padded seating with removable, washable fabric.

• Space-Conscious Design: Contoured construction helps provide supportive seating without unnecessary bulk.

Two Seating Modes for Growing Children

Forward-Facing Car Seat Mode

Designed for children who require the security of an integrated five-point restraint harness.

• Child weight: 12–29.5 kg

• Child height: 68.6–144.8 cm

• Child must be older than 12 months

• Uses the integrated five-point harness to restrain the child

• Installed using the vehicle's approved lower anchors and top tether, following the manufacturer's instructions

The swivel base is not available in car seat mode.

High-Back Booster Mode

As children grow, the Defender Max Reha can transition into a high-back positioning booster.

• Child weight: 18.1–54 kg

• Child height: 110.1–144.8 cm

• Uses the vehicle's three-point lap-and-shoulder belt to restrain the child

• Integrated five-point harness provides positioning assistance only

• Optional swivel base available to assist with transfers

This adaptability allows families to continue using a familiar and supportive seating system as their child's needs change.

Enhanced Protection for Every Journey

Defender Max Reha incorporates protective features designed to support children during vehicle travel.

Deep Head and Body Support

Supportive headrest, backrest and seat contours surround the child to provide additional protection during front, rear and side-impact collisions.

Energy-Absorbing Construction

Specialized EPE foam within the seating system helps absorb and manage impact energy.

Anti-Torque Design

The seat incorporates an anti-torque design intended to enhance structural stability during impact.

Canadian Safety Standard

The Canadian Defender Max Reha is identified by Thomashilfen as compliant with CMVSS 213.3.

Personalized Positioning & Support

Children with additional physical or developmental needs may require more support than conventional car seats provide.

Defender Max Reha includes head, trunk and thigh positioning supports that help maintain a stable seated posture.

The adjustable headrest, integrated harness and optional accessories allow the seating system to accommodate individual needs while supporting everyday comfort.

Making Transfers Easier

Getting children into and out of a vehicle can be physically demanding for families and caregivers.

In booster mode, the available swivel base allows the seating system to rotate toward the vehicle door, helping improve access during transfers.

An optional footrest can provide additional lower-limb support, while supplementary positioning accessories help create a more individualized seating configuration.

The swivel function is available in booster mode only.

Available Positioning Accessories

Compatible accessories include:

• Swivel base with footrest adapter

• Adjustable short and long footrests

• Footrest pad

• Front stabilizing stand

• Seat wedge providing additional positioning angle

• Anterior support table

• Soft or rigid abduction blocks

• Crotch pad and crotch strap extension

• Seat-depth extension

• Additional positioning components

Accessories may be sold separately. Availability and compatibility depend on seating mode and configuration.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. Consult the current instruction manual for the applicable seating configuration.

Suitable Applications

Defender Max Reha may be considered for children requiring additional positioning support associated with:

• Cerebral palsy

• Autism and developmental disabilities

• Hypotonia and reduced muscle tone

• Muscular dystrophy

• Neurological and neuromuscular conditions

• Reduced head or trunk control

• Other conditions affecting seated posture

Suitability should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional and an authorized equipment retailer.

Important Vehicle Safety Information

The restraint method depends on the seating configuration.

Car Seat Mode: The integrated five-point harness is used to restrain the child. The seat must be installed according to the manufacturer's specified installation requirements.

Booster Mode: The vehicle's three-point lap-and-shoulder belt must be used to restrain the child. The integrated five-point harness provides positioning support only.

The swivel base must not be used in car seat mode.

Always follow the Canadian instruction manual for installation, approved accessories, vehicle compatibility and occupant limits.

Available Through Authorized Canadian Retailers

Lighthouse Medical supplies Thomashilfen pediatric rehabilitation equipment through our network of specialized Canadian retail partners.

Our partners can assist families and healthcare professionals with product selection, positioning requirements and available configurations.

Contact Lighthouse Medical to find an authorized retailer near you.