Rifton Stander Size 2 - Multi-Position Pediatric Stander

The Rifton Size 2 Stander (S420) is a versatile, multi-position pediatric stander built to support children and growing users through their daily standing program at school, in the clinic, or at home. With a user height range of 38" to 53" and a 100 lb working load, the S420 fits a wide range of pediatric clients — and adjusts as they grow, so a single piece of equipment can serve longer than most.

Why It Matters

A consistent standing program can play a meaningful role in a child's day, supporting weight-bearing through the lower extremities, helping with postural alignment, and giving the user an eye-level perspective for participation in classroom and family activities. The Rifton Stander is designed to make that program practical for the people running it: therapists, teachers, and caregivers who need equipment that's quick to adjust, easy to transfer into, and built to last.

Key Features

• Multi-position support — configurable for prone or supine standing depending on the user's needs and clinical goals
• Wide user range — accommodates users 38" to 53" tall with a maximum working load of 100 lb
• Modular, growth-friendly design — components, supports, and accessories can be added or adjusted as the user develops
• Mostly tool-free adjustments — quick changes between users or sessions without hunting for hardware
• Stable, supportive base — 39" L × 27" W footprint for confidence during transfers and standing time
• Conversion kits available — Rifton S490 kits let you reconfigure between prone and supine setups
• Made in the USA — assembled in Rifton's New York and Pennsylvania factories
• Free shipping in the contiguous United States

Product Specifications

• Model / MPN: S420 (Size 2)
• User overall height range: 38" – 53"
• Maximum working load: 100 lb
• Base dimensions: 39" L × 27" W
• Horizontal body support height (from floor): 22½" – 36½"
• Sandal-to-knee height range: 10" – 15¼"
• Knee-to-hip height range: 8½" – 13½"
• Sandal to top of headrest: 41" – 55"
• Distance between trunk laterals: 7" – 11½"
• Distance between medial/lateral thigh supports: 3¼" – 5"
• Item weight: 72 lb (prone configuration) / 78 lb (supine configuration)
• Family: Size 1 (S410), Size 2 (S420), Size 3 (S430), Components (S400), Conversion Kits (S490)

Why We Like It

The detail that separates the Rifton Size 2 Stander from a lot of pediatric standing equipment is the configurability. The same chassis can be set up prone or supine, accessories swap in for changing clinical goals, and the height ranges are wide enough that a child doesn't outgrow the device on the same timeline they outgrow their shoes. For a school district or a clinic outfitting multiple users, that flexibility translates directly into a longer useful life per unit.

We also appreciate that Rifton built this for the people actually using it day to day. Adjustments are mostly tool-free, which sounds minor until you're trying to switch users between back-to-back therapy sessions. Transfers are designed to be straightforward, the supports are positioned where therapists expect them to be, and the equipment holds up to the kind of daily use a busy school or clinic puts on it. Free shipping in the contiguous US and made-in-USA assembly are real bonuses for buyers navigating funding timelines and origin requirements.

Who It's For

• Pediatric physical therapy and occupational therapy practices
• School-based therapy programs and special education classrooms
• Early intervention providers
• Families implementing a home standing program prescribed by a clinician
• Adaptive equipment specialists, DME providers, and rehabilitation engineers

Important Notes

This is a therapeutic positioning device intended to be set up and supervised by a qualified clinician or trained caregiver. Always confirm fit, configuration, and standing program parameters with the user's physical therapist or physician. Verify that the user's weight does not exceed the 100 lb maximum working load. Refer to Rifton's official product manuals for setup, adjustment, and safety guidance.