Why do we still run into the idea that a footrest is some kind of luxury or made-up nonsense?

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No! A child having nowhere to rest their feet in the car isn’t a whim — it’s just not understanding the problem.

Picture this:
Your kid is in their car seat, strapped in, the trip has just started.
Twenty, maybe thirty minutes go by — and suddenly the fidgeting begins. Legs up, then to the side, and finally a good kick into the passenger seat. You say: “Sit still, sit normally!”
But… what if that “normal” position is actually unbearable for your child?

Before you call it nonsense, try it yourself.
Sit on a bar stool or a tall chair so your feet don’t reach the floor. No support at all. Sit like that for a few minutes — or if you can, try twenty.
Notice what happens with your thighs, hips, back. Do your legs start to go numb? Does your body start protesting?

That’s exactly how your child might feel in a car seat with no foot support.

“But why would anyone need that? We didn’t have this back in the day…”
One of the most common arguments — and one of the biggest mistakes.
Just because something used to be “normal” doesn’t mean it was good. Kids used to ride without car seats, and seatbelts were a rarity.
Now we know more. We understand more. And we can take better care of our kids — including their comfort.

And honestly, it’s about more than comfort.
It’s about safety.

This isn’t a luxury. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a response to a real problem:
no foot support means discomfort, worse posture, and sometimes… danger.

A child who has nowhere to rest their legs:
– can’t sit steadily,
– wiggles around,
– slides down in the seat,
– ends up in positions that make seatbelts less effective.

Is it really worth risking that just to “not get tricked by marketing”?

A stroller has a footrest.
A high chair — same thing.
Even a bar stool has one.
That’s not a coincidence.

Pretty much anything you sit on for more than a few minutes has some kind of foot support — buses, trains, office setups.
And you know what? It works. Not for luxury — for your spine and proper posture.
And kids? Kids need that even more.
Their bodies are still developing. No leg support means no full-body stability.
And a car seat is supposed to fit the child, isn’t it?

“But my kid doesn’t complain…”
Not every child says they’re uncomfortable. They just start wiggling, kicking, whining about everything else. Sometimes they cry, sometimes they’re just irritated on longer trips. And sure — they can get used to it. Kids get used to a lot of things.
But that’s like getting used to wearing shoes that are too small. Possible? Yes. Good? Not really.

Understanding your child’s needs isn’t being dramatic.

And that’s exactly why we created the OKIDAY footrest:

• with your child’s comfort and safety in mind,
• with a thoughtful design — stable, durable and easy to install,
• with protections against dirt and damage (like brushes shielding the mechanisms),
• with the option for your child to step on it when climbing in, and to adjust it to their height and car seat type.

It’s not “just another gadget.”
It’s a solution that:
– helps your child handle the trip better,
– supports a safer sitting position,
– reduces fidgeting and sliding down.
And for you… it means no more constant kicks in the backrest.

Got questions?
Not sure if the footrest fits your car?
👉 Send us a message — we’ll be happy to help.