Choosing a car seat is a major decision for any parent. Sweden is home to Folksam, a world leader in safety research that goes beyond standard lab tests to reveal which car seats offer the best protection in real-world scenarios.
Folksam recently released 2025 Car Seat Review, and it brings some critical insights into how we should be protecting our children on the road.
The 2025 Focus: Rear-Facing for Longer
The 2025 report doubles down on the "Swedish way" of car safety: Extended Rear-Facing (ERF). Folksam’s researchers emphasize that:
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Rear-facing is 5 times safer: A child’s head is disproportionately heavy, and their neck is fragile. In a frontal collision, a rear-facing seat supports the head and spine, distributing the force across the back of the seat.
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Size Matters: The 2025 review focused heavily on seats that allow children to stay rear-facing until at least age 4 or 5 (or up to 125 cm).
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The Problem of Space: Folksam noted that as seats get bigger to accommodate older children, they often become too bulky for smaller cars. This "space conflict" often leads parents to turn their children forward too early—a dangerous compromise.
Spotlight: TinySeats Two Recognized as a "Good Choice"
One of the most exciting inclusions in the 2025 report is the TinySeats Two. In a market filled with bulky, permanent installations, TinySeats Two stands out for its unique combination of safety and portability.
Why Folksam Highlighted TinySeats Two:
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Safety Without Bulk: The market's only car seat that pairs extended rear-facing capabilities with a compact, foldable frame.
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Extended Rear-Facing (ERF): It is approved for rear-facing use up to 125 cm and 23 kg, meeting Folksam's strict criteria for long-term safety.
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Travel-Ready: Folksam specifically noted the value of having a safe, rear-facing option for families who use taxis, rental cars, or travel abroad, where high-quality safety gear is often hard to find.
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Low Risk of Misuse: With its simple ISOfix installation, it minimizes the "human error" factor that Folksam identifies as a major risk in car safety.
The Takeaway for Parents
Folksam’s 2025 report is a reminder that safety shouldn't be a gamble. By choosing a seat with the "Good Choice" seal, you are choosing a product backed by decades of crash data.
If you are a family on the go — whether you're carpooling to preschool or catching a flight to your next holiday destination — the TinySeats Two offers that rare "Bra Val" peace of mind in a package that actually fits your lifestyle.
What is Folksam?
Folksam is one of Sweden’s largest insurance companies, but they are also world-renowned for their traffic safety research. Unlike standard European certifications (like ECE R129), which are conducted in controlled lab settings to meet minimum legal standards, Folksam’s evaluations are rooted in real-life accident data.
They analyze thousands of actual car crashes to understand what happens to children in the backseat. When Folksam gives a seat the "Good Choice" (Bra Val) rating, they aren't just saying it passed a test—they are saying it belongs to the top tier of safety and is a product they officially recommend.