Car Seat Safety Moray

08/07/2026

☀️ It’s back! ☀️

Glad to see that big yellow ball again, but it does mean hotter travels.

☀️ open car windows/doors for a few minutes before setting off to allow hot air to escape
☀️ ensure even with summer clothing that straps don’t sit against bare skin
☀️ infant carrier hoods can keep hot air around baby - try hood down with a window shade instead
☀️ be careful of buckles as the metal can get very hot
☀️ a white muslin/cellular blanket can help reflect sun off your seat when it’s not being used

☀️ we have cooling pads available to collect featuring 3D mesh to maintain air circulation

02/07/2026

A car seat can look right and still need adjusting.

Small details like harness height, twisted straps, or loose fit can make a real difference.

That is why it is always worth taking a second look.
Did you catch the mistakes before the next slide?

19/06/2026

Keeping fingers crossed for the sunshine we’ve had in previous years! Always a really busy day with loads to see and do.
🚔🚒🚑⛑️🛟

Tomorrow is the big day 🚨

Don't miss out on the annual Moray Blue Light Festival tomorrow 12-3pm ⏱

We can't wait to see you all to celebrate the services!

02/06/2026

✨ Child Safety Week ✨

This week is Child Safety Week in the UK and we are celebrating by continuing to offer £85 off the Axkid Minikid 4 Max.

Every child deserves to be kept rear facing for as long as possible as we know it’s the safest option.

Minikid 4 Max is £380 but not for much longer! Limited colours and stock availability. Send us a message to order yours or book an appointment to see the seats in person and try before you buy.

29/05/2026

There is a difference between the legal minimum and best practice.

Across Europe, UN R129 requires rear-facing travel until at least 15 months. In Sweden, authorities and traffic safety organisations recommend keeping children rear-facing much longer.

Transportstyrelsen says children travel safest rear-facing until around four years and recommends rear-facing for as long as possible, while NTF recommends rear-facing to at least 4–5 years, preferably longer.

At Axkid, we follow the Swedish recommendation because we believe best practice should guide design and advice, not just the legal minimum. For us, that means helping children stay rear-facing for as long as possible.

22/05/2026

Check out one of the newest colourways from axkid.uk!

Minikid 4 Max in Forest Moss Green installed in a Dacia Stepway today. 😍

➔ Rear facing only up to 36kg or 125cm
➔ Flexible seatbelt installation with optional additional leg room
➔ 3 recline settings
➔ Swedish Plus Tested 🇸🇪
➔ All aftercare and installation support included

RRP £465.00
Now ➔ £380.00

We only have ONE left in stock in this colourway! Send us a message to order yours or book an appointment. 🤩

22/05/2026

18mph.

That’s not fast.
That’s a quiet street. A quick errand. A routine journey.

But at that speed, a crash has the same force as falling from an upstairs window.

And without a car seat?
There’s nothing to stop that fall.

Data shared by Brake and Child Accident Prevention Trust shows that even low-speed collisions can cause serious injury - especially for children.

And yet these are the journeys where protection is most often skipped:

“The taxi is only 5 minutes.”
“We’re on holiday, it’ll be fine.”
“It’s just a coach trip.”
“We’re not going far.”

But crashes don’t check how long your journey is.
Or where you’re going.
Or whether it’s convenient to use a car seat.

They just happen.

Short journeys. Different vehicles. Same risk.

Bump to Booster - UK Car Seat Support
www.bumptobooster.co.uk

20/05/2026

Think rear facing only works in larger cars? Not necessarily.

With the right setup, even a compact car can make room for rear facing. In this case, placing two rear facing seats on the same side helps create more usable space and can make everyday travel easier.

A smaller car does not always mean you have to compromise. Sometimes, it is simply about finding a smarter layout.

18/05/2026

A new Swedish review examined 99 fatal child car occupant cases from 1992 to 2024, looking at whether different restraint use might have changed the outcome.�

Among children aged 0–3, the analysis suggests that up to 48% might have survived in a rear-facing seat.

Not every crash is survivable, and no single number tells the whole story. But taken together, the findings add to the evidence that rear-facing can offer important additional protection for children who still fit.

Sometimes the most important choice is not moving on too soon.

14/05/2026

Are you looking for a new extended rear facing car seat?

We have Axkid Minikid 4 Max and Minikid 4 Pro in stock and available to take away the same day!

Both seats are on offer this Rear Facing Month!

Minikid 4 Max - £380 - save £85!
Minikid 4 Pro - £320 - save £75!

All other promotional seats are available to order!

Send us a message for more information or to book an appointment.