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Axkid car seat and not fitting

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DreamyNavyMentor · 04/06/2024 20:08

I purchased an Axkid car seat from a retailer as they had a free seat cover. Turns out the seat cover won't fit the car as the seat doesn't fit correctly in it and my babys head is slumping forward when asleep.

The Axkid Move Kid is from 60cm and baby is 70cm and upper weight centile, so should fit him. The insert is removed at 110cm.

Surely it's not normal for the baby to not be able to have their head resting on the back on the baby seat as their natural position and, marks on legs. There is a wedge that keeps the car seat reclined but my car seats are quite upright.

Aibu in thinking this car seat isn't fit for purpose if the head is slumping forward? It's like the head rest is too large.

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Axkid car seat and not fitting
Axkid car seat and not fitting
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Springadorable · 05/06/2024 01:06

@DreamyNavyMentor if you've got a small car and are returning the Move then the Avionaut Sky is one of the most compact erf seats and one of the only ones that actually does fit babies from birth. He'd fit in it perfectly now. It is more money though, but I love it and my daughter's super comfy (we also have the same seat as you, a britax maxway and a minikid...)

MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 05/06/2024 01:03

Car seats are such a minefield! I have been looking this brand for my girls, but I’ve also received some really contrasting advice from the same company but different representatives!

Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 01:00

@DreamyNavyMentor His head is fine in the maxi Cosi; Britax and Cybex have really wide head rests - much wider than a cabrio-fix - they’re not meant to hold the babies head so much as support when they lean to sleep

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:59

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:58

Id check if it actually fits your car properly.

Some small cars & certain seat angles don't actually safely fit the larger ERF seats well. I could not get one in my hatchback car at all behind a front passenger. You might be able to get it in but you need to be sure its actually positioned correctly/installed right.

It looks ok but it's a lot of money to spend if it's not. So maybe if I can get it checked my a local expert that would be good.

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:58

Id check if it actually fits your car properly.

Some small cars & certain seat angles don't actually safely fit the larger ERF seats well. I could not get one in my hatchback car at all behind a front passenger. You might be able to get it in but you need to be sure its actually positioned correctly/installed right.

Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 00:58

@DreamyNavyMentor
I’d return it, use the Maxi-Cosi to its absolute limit then find somewhere that you can try a few to see what works. We use a Britax Maxway with a wedge to get the best recline for DC but still have leg room for the front seat passenger!

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:57

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:55

Who knows why - Perhaps they were confused.

Its no big deal. You have plenty of room in the baby seat, keep him in that till he's really busting out of it, by then he'll be ready for the bigger seat

No the website clearly states 7 months (plus or minus) and 61cm...... No way is a 61cm baby fitting in the seat

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:57

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:52

Thanks. What about the head as it's not supported as such

Eh?
I think you are perhaps a bit confused about what a baby is supposed to look like in a car seat. His head is far better supported in that maxi cosi than in the big axkid.
The axkid is a great seat just put it away til christmas.

There is nothing around his head to stop it from moving.

I think it's clear I'm not a car seat expert and I've had plenty of people help me on this thread.

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:55

Who knows why - Perhaps they were confused.

Its no big deal. You have plenty of room in the baby seat, keep him in that till he's really busting out of it, by then he'll be ready for the bigger seat

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:55

Ok so my dilemma is now what do I do with the axkid?

Do I keep it or do I return it...... I have a small car with seats that are steep. and although it fits I'm a bit worried as I haven't seen any rear facing children to visualize. I know I will lose my front seat if I rear face (as in I need to push the seat forward to accommodate rear facing).

Agh. Maybe I should send back.

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:52

Thanks. What about the head as it's not supported as such

Eh?
I think you are perhaps a bit confused about what a baby is supposed to look like in a car seat. His head is far better supported in that maxi cosi than in the big axkid.
The axkid is a great seat just put it away til christmas.

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:52

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:51

Yes. I told them weight and height

Yes but its also the age that matters. You would need to tell them the baby is only 6 months old so they can recommend a seat suitable for a baby rather than an older toddler.

They know the age as well. I said I had maxicosy and wanted a new one

So why are they selling this car seat to young babies!

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:51

Yes. I told them weight and height

Yes but its also the age that matters. You would need to tell them the baby is only 6 months old so they can recommend a seat suitable for a baby rather than an older toddler.

Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 00:51

He looks a very good fit in the Maxi Cosi; I’d say you’ve a good few months use left in it. I’d keep using that then reassess in the Axkid.

Ignore the forward facers, rear facing is 5 times safer until age 6! The science speaks for itself!

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:50

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:49

Honestly he's fine! They are supposed to fit snugly in the seat.

Those seats fit lots of babies until quite a lot bigger than him.

Thanks. What about the head as it's not supported as such?

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:49

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:46

This is states 75cm cm and he's 70ish (Its not hugely accurate to measure the length). I've put up a picture

The measurements are a guide - it varies hugely based on leg and torso size. As a pp said, position him right down in the seat. At this age a chunk of his growth will be in his legs getting longer, he should fit that seat quite a while yet.

Do their torsos grow before legs? As I'm finding legs are short ATM but he's got a wide torso and looks well built.

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:49

Honestly he's fine! They are supposed to fit snugly in the seat.

Those seats fit lots of babies until quite a lot bigger than him.

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:48

Thanks everyone..... You've been so helpful.

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:48

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:46

This is states 75cm cm and he's 70ish (Its not hugely accurate to measure the length). I've put up a picture

The measurements are a guide - it varies hugely based on leg and torso size. As a pp said, position him right down in the seat. At this age a chunk of his growth will be in his legs getting longer, he should fit that seat quite a while yet.

Thanks. His bum is way back. The top of his shoulders look a little tight

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Springadorable · 05/06/2024 00:47

DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:46

He just looks q little too wide but if you are all saying it's a good fit?

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He looks good - you want him snug. Don't want space to rattle about!

Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:47

He's got ages of room in that seat from the last photo.

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:47

Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 00:43

@DreamyNavyMentor further down their website it says 7 months onwards.

As for rear facing, my Dc have all rear faced until 6 years old. Quite heavy!

Can you take the hood of the infant carrier right back so we can see the top of the shell? And does it have a moving head rest?

Those parents who don't rear face have been chewing my ear..... Hence why I thought I would go direct to Auxkid

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Pin0cchio · 05/06/2024 00:46

This is states 75cm cm and he's 70ish (Its not hugely accurate to measure the length). I've put up a picture

The measurements are a guide - it varies hugely based on leg and torso size. As a pp said, position him right down in the seat. At this age a chunk of his growth will be in his legs getting longer, he should fit that seat quite a while yet.

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DreamyNavyMentor · 05/06/2024 00:46

Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 00:43

@DreamyNavyMentor further down their website it says 7 months onwards.

As for rear facing, my Dc have all rear faced until 6 years old. Quite heavy!

Can you take the hood of the infant carrier right back so we can see the top of the shell? And does it have a moving head rest?

He just looks q little too wide but if you are all saying it's a good fit?

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Spareincoming · 05/06/2024 00:43

@DreamyNavyMentor further down their website it says 7 months onwards.

As for rear facing, my Dc have all rear faced until 6 years old. Quite heavy!

Can you take the hood of the infant carrier right back so we can see the top of the shell? And does it have a moving head rest?