Axkid
Movekid
7.9/10 overall£295.00
A dedicated extended rear-facing seat that keeps children rear-facing right up to around age 7, at a lower price than most of its Swedish-style rivals.
The verdict
The Axkid Movekid is a dedicated extended rear-facing seat keeping children rear-facing from around 7 months to 125cm (roughly age 7), installed via the vehicle's seatbelt rather than Isofix. It's around £180 cheaper than the BeSafe Stretch2 with fewer recline positions, making it the budget entry point into extended rear-facing — though it's single-purpose and needs a separate booster once outgrown.
The Movekid is Axkid's core extended rear-facing (ERF) seat, taking a child from around 7 months up to 125cm (roughly age 7) always facing backwards, with a two-step recline for sleeping. Like the BeSafe Stretch, it follows the Swedish philosophy that rear-facing for as long as possible is meaningfully safer in a frontal or angled collision, which is the most common serious crash type - but it installs using the vehicle's seatbelt rather than Isofix, which keeps the price down and means it can go in almost any car without checking Isofix compatibility.
Against the BeSafe Stretch further down this list, the Movekid is the budget entry into extended rear-facing: it's around £180 cheaper, has fewer recline positions (two versus five) and a plainer support-leg design, but covers the same height and weight range and carries a strong safety reputation of its own. Where the Stretch feels more like a long-term family investment seat with extra recline comfort for a sleeping toddler, the Movekid is for parents who want the rear-facing safety case without the premium price tag.
It's best suited to families who've done their research on extended rear-facing and are committed to it, and who don't mind seatbelt installation (it's fitted with the car's seatbelt plus a top tether, not Isofix, so there's a slightly steeper learning curve for a snug first fit). The real limitation is that this is a single-purpose seat: once your child eventually outgrows rear-facing limits at 125cm, you'll need a separate booster, whereas an all-in-one seat like the Joie Every Stage would have taken you through to 145cm without a further purchase.
Is the Movekid worth it?
- Extended rear-facing to 125cm at a lower price than most ERF seats
- Fits in any car via seatbelt install, no Isofix base needed
- Removable infant insert extends use from around 7 months
What are the downsides of the Movekid?
- Single-purpose: needs a separate booster once outgrown
- Only two recline positions versus five on pricier rivals
- Seatbelt-only fitting takes more care to get a tight, correct install
Specs
- Seat weight
- 10kg
- Installation
- Vehicle seatbelt + top tether (no Isofix)
- Suitable from
- Approx. 7 months to 7 years (61-125cm, up to 36kg)
- Safety standard
- UN R129 (i-Size), Swedish Plus tested to 125cm
- Facing direction
- Extended rear-facing only
- Recline positions
- 2-step recline up to 37°
How we scored it
Safety & Fit
Crash protection design (side-impact systems, impact shields, or extended rear-facing capability), how securely and correctly the seat installs, and how well it accommodates a growing child without needing to be replaced too soon.
Extended rear-facing to 125cm; seatbelt-only fit needs care to get snug
Ease of Installation & Everyday Use
How straightforward the seat is to install correctly (Isofix vs seatbelt-only, clear indicators), and how easy it is to adjust, clean, and move between cars day to day.
No Isofix, so first install takes patience
Value for Money
What the seat delivers - years of use, safety features, and build quality - relative to its UK retail price.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £295.00 | £479.00 | £180.00 | £229.95 |
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Seat weight | 10kg | — | 8.7kg | 8.9kg |
| Installation | Vehicle seatbelt + top tether (no Isofix) | Vehicle seatbelt only (no Isofix required) | Isofix with support leg (harness stages); Isofix or seatbelt (booster stage) | Isofix + top tether (76-105cm); vehicle seatbelt + Isofix + top tether, or seatbelt only (100-150cm) |
| Suitable from | Approx. 7 months to 7 years (61-125cm, up to 36kg) | Approx. 6 months to 7 years (61-125cm, up to 36kg) | Birth to approx. 12 years (40-145cm, up to 36kg) | Approx. 15 months to 12 years (76-150cm, 9-50kg) |
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Movekid keep a child rear-facing?+
From around 7 months up to 125cm, roughly age 7, always facing backwards, with a two-step recline for sleeping.
How does it install?+
Via the vehicle's seatbelt plus a top tether — no Isofix is needed, so it can fit almost any car without checking Isofix compatibility, though a seatbelt-only fit takes more care to get a tight, correct install.
How does it compare with the BeSafe Stretch2?+
It's around £180 cheaper, has fewer recline positions (two versus five) and a plainer support-leg design, but covers the same 125cm rear-facing range and carries a strong safety reputation of its own.
What happens once my child outgrows it?+
It's single-purpose: once a child exceeds the 125cm rear-facing limit, a separate booster seat is needed, unlike an all-in-one seat such as the Joie Every Stage.
Is it a good option for a first ERF seat on a budget?+
Yes — it offers extended rear-facing to 125cm at a lower price than most ERF seats, with a removable infant insert extending use from around 7 months.