{"id":23154,"date":"2021-12-19T15:23:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T14:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=23154"},"modified":"2021-12-19T15:25:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T14:25:14","slug":"review-axkid-bigkid-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/review-axkid-bigkid-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Axkid Bigkid 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eoghan Keane O\u2019Regan, testing out the new car seat<\/p><\/div>\n

When it comes to child car seats choosing the right car seat for your child can be a tricky business. Suzanne Keane reviews the Axkid Bigkid 2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/strong> Axkid specialises in rear-facing child seats but the Bigkid 2 is their second foray into high back boosters, ideal for loyal fans of Axkid seats whose children have outgrown their Minikids. The new high back booster has improved side impact protection and is even more adjustable to ensure a good fit for children of all sizes once they have maxed out their rear facing seats.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s in the box?\u00a0<\/strong>The Axkid Bigkid 2 and a detachable ASIP (side impact protection) which can be fitted on the side of the seat closest to the door. There are a few colours available and there are two trim levels \u2013 a standard and premium. We tested the Premium in Granite Melange.<\/p>\n

Fitting?<\/strong>\u00a0The Axkid Bigkid 2 has optional ISOFIX arms to keep the seat in place when it\u2019s not in use. These just clip into your ISOFIX points or if you\u2019re not using them they retract back into the Bigkid 2 so that they aren\u2019t in the way. Once the seat is in place pop on the ASIP on the door side and you\u2019re ready to use the seat.<\/p>\n

Once your child is sitting comfortably you can adjust the headrest to the correct height \u2013 1cm above shoulders. The headrest\/backrest has 9 different positions so it\u2019s suitable for a wide range of heights and this is one of the longest lasting high back boosters. There are also 4 adjustable recline positions to maximise comfort \u2013 the Premium version has additional padding for comfort.<\/p>\n

The shoulder belt is fed through a slot near the headrest and lap belt goes through the horns at either side of the seat (not over). The Premium Bigkid 2 also comes with a 4th attachment point (lap belt positioner \u2013 similar to a crotch strap on a harnessed seat) for the seat belt to give extra protection to smaller children at risk of sliding out under the seatbelt in a collision.<\/p>\n

Watch the installation video <\/strong>
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