Axkid proudly announces that its latest forward-facing child car seat, Axkid UP, has achieved top results in the 2025 ADAC child car seat test, earning an overall rating of “Good” (2.0). The seat demonstrated outstanding performance across all key categories—safety, ergonomics, handling, and chemical testing—underlining Axkid’s continued leadership in child safety innovation.
Axkid strengthens its presence in Southern Europe through the acquisition of long-standing distribution partner Wobabies, reinforcing our commitment to child safety in Spain, Portugal and Andorra.
Axkid, the Swedish leader in child car safety, proudly launches Axkid Up™ – an award-winning forward-facing car seat designed to provide unmatched safety, adaptability, and comfort for children from 100 to 150 cm. With adjustable seat and backrest heights, it offers a tailored fit beyond the one-size-fits-all approach.
Axkid AB, the Swedish company specializing in car seats and child safety in vehicles, has acquired Malmö-based Påhoj AB – known for its award-winning bike seat that transforms into a stroller. The acquisition is a strategic move that combines Swedish innovation with global reach, where Axkid’s established distribution network will give Påhoj the opportunity to grow internationally.
Axkid, the Swedish leader in child car safety, is proud to introduce their next generation of Minikid™ car seats: Minikid 4 Max and Minikid 4 Pro. Tested beyond industry standards to ensure real-life safety. To offer the highest level of protection for the ones that need it the most.
Axkid launches the Spinkid 2, a 180° swivel rear-facing car seat for children from newborn up to 4 years old.
The Swedish car seat manufacturer Axkid joins the fight against breast cancer by entering a unique collaboration with the Swedish Breast Cancer Association during Pink October. With the launch of Blossom Rose, a new limited-edition colour for their popular rear-facing car seats, they aim to raise awareness of breast cancer and pay tribute to all the fighting mothers and fathers affected.
Axkid is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious Innovation Award at the Köln Kind + Jugend Messe 2024 for its groundbreaking forward-facing car seat, Axkid UP!, which gives children the same level of car seat safety as adults. Additionally, Axkid UP! was recognized by the German Midwives Association.
Axkid's innovations are gaining international attention. At the Kind + Jugend 2024 trade fair, which will take place in Cologne in early September, the company is one of the finalists in the "Innovation Awards" category.
Axkid continues to lead the way in child traffic safety by launching a car seat designed to extend rear-facing travel. Through conversations with European families, the manufacturer discovered that many parents avoid rear-facing seats despite their proven safety advantages.
Sweden is frequently acknowledged as a leader in child safety within the automotive realm. Nevertheless, there remains considerable room for enhancement even within this esteemed reputation. The Axkid Child and Safety Conference brought together representatives from governmental bodies and corporate entities in Sweden and worldwide to address the critical issue of child safety in vehicles.
At Axkid, we believe all children have the right to safety. Therefore, we’re happy to present our next step in making our innovations within child safety available to more children: HERNIK x Axkid.
