IKEA FÖRSIKTIG Children's step stool

The IKEA FÖRSIKTIG children's step stool is a staple household item designed by the Swedish multinational Ingka Group. Originally created to help children reach sinks or toilets, its distinctive white design with green anti-slip dots has become globally recognizable.

IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden and has grown into the world's largest furniture retailer. The brand is owned by Inter IKEA Systems B.V., which manages the IKEA concept and franchising. The operational side, which includes most physical stores, is owned by the Ingka Group.

Manufacturing for basic plastic items like the FÖRSIKTIG stool takes place in various countries across Europe and Asia to optimize supply chain logistics and minimize transportation costs. Common production sites for these plastic components include Poland, Italy, and China. Total ownership remains within the complex trust structure of the Stichting Ingka Foundation and Interogo Foundation, which are headquartered in the Netherlands and Liechtenstein respectively.