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A child travelling rear-facing in an Axkid car seat

Swedish safety · Somerset support

Built for the
long way round.

Axkid makes it possible to keep children rear-facing through more of childhood. We make choosing — and fitting — the right one feel simple.

PLUSPlus-tested rear-facing options
125Rear-facing seats up to 125 cm
S&SAdvice and fitting from real specialists
Our take / 01

Why Axkid?

Swedish thinking.
Somerset know-how.

Axkid designs around one clear idea: children should be able to travel rear-facing for longer, without family life becoming harder.

That is exactly the kind of range we like. Clever seats are only part of the answer, though. We help match the seat to your child, your car and the way you actually travel.

Choose your route

Three ways to move forward.

Start with how you want to install, the space in your car and your child's stage. We can help with the final call.

01Axkid One rear-facing child car seat on a studio plinth

The simple ISOFIX route

One 3

A reassuringly straightforward way to stay rear-facing for longer, with quick ISOFIX installation and generous legroom.

  • 61–125 cm
  • Up to 23 kg
  • ISOFIX
Explore One 3
02Axkid Minikid rear-facing child car seat on a studio plinth

Maximum rear-facing flexibility

Minikid 4

Compact, adaptable and made for families who want a belted seat that can move between a wide range of cars.

  • 61–125 cm
  • Up to 36 kg
  • Belt & tethers
Explore Minikid 4
03Axkid Up high-back booster seat on a studio plinth

The next-stage booster

Up

A high-back booster designed to lift the whole seat into position, helping the car belt sit where it should as children grow.

  • 100–150 cm
  • Up to 50 kg
  • High-back booster
Explore Up
A family using an Axkid seat on an everyday journeyBUILT AROUND THE JOURNEY

Beyond the specification sheet

A seat has to work on Tuesday morning too.

Safety comes first, but the best choice also has to fit the car, leave useful space and feel manageable every time your child gets in. That is why we look beyond a single headline number.

01

Vehicle space

Front-seat use, legroom and the seat’s support position all need to work together.

02

Daily routine

Consider nursery runs, shared cars, grandparents and how often the installation will move.

03

Confident fit

A clear demonstration makes it easier to repeat the installation correctly at home.

A parent helping a child into an Axkid rear-facing car seatLOOK BACK / MOVE FORWARD

A different direction

Rear-facing is not just for babies.

In a frontal collision, a rear-facing seat supports the child's head, neck and back across the shell of the seat.

Axkid's extended rear-facing range is designed to make that protection practical for older children too. The right model depends on much more than age, so we look at height, weight, vehicle fit and everyday use together.

Start with our car seat finder
The engineering / 03

Tested beyond the minimum

The yellow badge
that is hard to earn.

The Swedish Plus Test is a voluntary, exceptionally demanding frontal-impact test. A number of Axkid's rear-facing seats have passed it — one of the reasons they earn a place in our range.

Plus Test status varies by model. We will always help you check the exact seat and approval details before you buy.

Child car seat being evaluated in a controlled crash test environment

Every Axkid product currently available

Shop the complete Axkid range.

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Useful before you choose

Questions families ask us.

These are sensible starting points. Your child, car and travel routine shape the final recommendation.

01Which Axkid route suits my car?

Start with the installation you can support, the space available behind the front seat and how often the seat needs to move between cars. ISOFIX can make regular moves simpler; a belted and tethered seat can offer more flexibility across vehicles.

02When should we move to the next stage?

Use the limits and fit guidance for your exact seat rather than moving on because of age alone. We can check your child’s height and weight, the harness position and the space available in your vehicle before recommending a change.

03Can Saunders & Smalls check the installation?

Yes. We can help match the seat to your vehicle and talk you through a confident installation. Bring the car and, where possible, the child who will use the seat so the advice reflects real family life.

Charlene helping a family check the fit of their child car seat

The S&S difference

A brilliant seat.
Fitted brilliantly.

The right Axkid is the one that works for your child and your car. Talk it through with us, visit us in Somerset or use our online finder to narrow down the options.

Ready when you are.

Make the next journey
a rear-facing one.

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