Luggage you can sit on and ride sounds like a sci-fi fantasy, but these kid-friendly suitcases are a real thing. Kids love to climb aboard and scoot along or be pulled by a strap, which helps to ease the stress of travel for parents who don’t want to lug around their own luggage. They’re also a great way to pack toys, clothes and snacks that won’t take up space in your checked bag.
The Trunki children’s ride-on suitcase has generous room for storage and soft rubber lining around the edges to prevent pinched fingers, while elastic straps work well to secure a stuffed animal or three. While it’s designed for a parent to pull the child along, older toddlers can use it as their own luggage.
Another option is the Jetkids by Stokke Bedbox, which has a strap sized just for children to pull their case around and can be jazzed up with stickers to make it even more fun. It fits neatly inside an overhead bin and even converts into a footrest or in-flight seat for long flights.
If you’re planning to bring one of these suitcases on board, check that it meets your airline’s carry-on size and weight restrictions. Some feature an integral lock, while others have a hard outer shell that can stand up to knocks and scrapes. It’s worth checking that the suitcase dimensions and capacity are listed in litres, too. The larger the capacity, the more you can fit in without exceeding your airline’s allowance.
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