Non-PRO Swedish to English Other Slang English or Swedish?

According to Norstedts, 'kick' means something that does not fit into this context: Couple have had a child, father's gone back to work in a troubled labour market where he needs to make sure he finishes the jobs he has (self-employed), and mother is left to look after the child on her own. She's unsure of how to do everything (child born 3 weeks too early), and husband thinks it's "en kick" att ha ett barn at ta hand om.

Could this be a slang expression meaning 'great', or is it possible that the English word 'kick' has been used in the text (wife = Scottish)? If it's the English word, goodness knows just what it's meant to mean.
Any advice appreciated.