May marks Rear-Facing Awareness Month—a time to highlight one of the most important safety practices for children on the road: extended rear-facing. It’s more than just a recommendation—it’s a proven way to significantly reduce the risk of serious injury in the event of a crash.
Why Rear-Facing is Safer
Research and crash data consistently show that rear-facing car seats offer the best protection for young children in a collision, especially from side and frontal impacts. When rear-facing, a child’s head, neck, and spine are better supported because the car seat absorbs much of the crash force and distributes it across the back of the seat.
What Is Extended Rear-Facing?
Extended rear-facing (ERF) refers to keeping children rear-facing beyond the minimum legal requirements—often up to 25kg or around 6–7 years old, depending on the child’s size and the seat used.
This approach isn’t just safer in theory. Sweden, a global leader in child traffic safety, has practiced ERF for decades—and has one of the lowest child road fatality rates in the world.
Top Car Seats for Extended Rear-Facing in 2025
At Pramworld, we stock some of the safest and most trusted extended rear-facing car seats on the market. These models are rigorously crash-tested and designed for comfort, practicality, and—most importantly—safety.
1. Axkid Minikid 4
- Rear-faces up to 125 cm and 36 kg (approx. 6–7 years)
- Swedish Plus Test certified
- Automatic headrest and harness adjustment
- Compact design with easy installation
2. BeSafe Stretch
- Rear-faces up to 125 cm and 36 kg
- Exceptional legroom for growing kids
- Unique external frame absorbs crash forces
- Swedish Plus Test certified
3. Avionaut Sky 2.0
- Rear-facing up to 125 cm and 25 kg
- Lightweight yet robust design
- Eco-friendly and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics
- Perfect for smaller vehicles or 3-across setups
4. Axkid ONE 3
- Rear-faces from birth up to approx. 6 years (61–125 cm / 23 kg)
- ISOFIX installation
- Spacious and fully adjustable for growing children
- Premium materials and design
See the Difference for Yourself – Visit Us In-Store
We know that choosing the right car seat is a big decision. That’s why we invite you to visit us in store, where our trained experts can:
- Help you test these seats in your vehicle
- Ensure a proper fit for your child
- Offer free professional fitting advice
Experience the quality and security of these ERF car seats first-hand and make the best choice for your child’s safety.
Final Thoughts
Rear-Facing Awareness Month is a great reminder to re-evaluate your car seat setup and make sure your child is getting the best protection possible. Extended rear-facing is not just safer—it’s lifesaving.
For questions or advice, don’t hesitate to contact our expert team or drop by your local Pramworld showroom.