Extended Rear Facing Car Seats
We specialise in extended rear-facing car seats, catering to children up to 36kg. The seats we trust and stock are designed with child's development in mind, emphasising the importance of supporting the head, neck, and spine during growth. These seats provide superior protection in crashes by distributing impact across the body, making them a safer option than forward-facing seats. With a child's head being a significant portion of their body weight, extended rear-facing seating is crucial for all children, regardless of size. Explore our wide range of options to find the perfect fit for your child and car, ensuring safety and comfort with every journey.
Extended rear-facing car seats keep children travelling rear-facing beyond the standard 12–15 months — typically from birth or around 9 months right through to 3 or 4 years old. The safety case is compelling: rear-facing distributes crash forces across the full back, neck, and head rather than the harness alone, providing up to five times more protection in frontal collisions.
Sweden has rear-faced children this way for decades — 83% of Swedish toddlers travel rear-facing, compared to just 22% in the UK. The gap is closing, and Saunders & Smalls exists to help UK families make that change with confidence, not confusion.
This collection features our full range of extended rear-facing seats: Axkid Minikid 4, Axkid Movekid, BeSafe iZi Twist, Avionaut Sky 2.0, TinySeats Two, BeCool Foldy, and more. Many are Swedish Plus Test certified. Use the Car Seat Finder or speak to Charlene to find the best fit for your child and your car.
