I Frequently Travel With My Family And These Are – By Far – The Best Suitcases For Kids

This hard-shell case is designed to fit between their seat and the one in front, doubling as a seat extender for long-haul flights. We love its simplicity and the fact that it comes with stickers, including letters for complete personalisation. When your little one is ready to snooze, you can install the case's padding to make it even more comfortable. The wheels are incredibly easy to manoeuvre, even with a child on top, and we were impressed by how smoothly it glides through the terminal. Additionally, it comes with a contrasting orange lead, making it easy for an adult to pull, especially after the pram has been checked in.

When it comes to design, this case is our favourite kids luggage. It exudes luxury and premium quality with its charming city print, mustard colouring, and refined corners. This case has a telescopic handle with four height adjustments and 360 rotating wheels; this is the easiest case for children to navigate independently. We love the divider inside that prevents everything from spilling out when your little one eagerly reaches their destination. It’s also a practical spot to store smaller items like socks and underwear. Plus, if space is tight, you can easily remove the divider.

There's only one way to travel through the airport as a toddler: with your feet up and a stressed-out parent dragging you along, trying to find the correct terminal. We love the handles that help little ones stay securely on the ride-on while whizzing around, which is further helped by the dipped design. Plus, if they love Disney, this is a winner.

What's not to love about this Minion design? With the new movie hitting cinemas this summer, we anticipate Minions will dominate the children's fashion world. Our favourite feature of this case is the abundance of compartments and pockets. We especially loved the front pocket, which is perfect for keeping travel documents easily accessible. We found this case incredibly easy to manoeuvre, even on uneven surfaces. While we wouldn't recommend it for young children, as it may still be difficult for them to use independently, we think it’s perfect for tweens.

One of our biggest gripes with ride-along suitcases is that whilst they are fantastic for younger children, when your little one reaches preschool age, naturally, ride-along becomes a lot harder to pull. And whilst, at this age, they are more than capable of walking through the airport, sometimes it's simply easier to just literally drag them along. This is when this trike breaks the mould. The Micro Eazy suitcase is truly multi-functional. It can be used as a conventional pull case with a child over the age of 18 months on top or as a trike. This means that when you arrive at your destination, you can remove the case, and your child can ride around, removing the need for a travel stroller.

For a touch of charming nostalgia and modern flair, this personalised suitcase is an absolute delight, giving off strong Paddington Bear vibes that we adore. In today's world full of tacky kid designs, this suitcase stands out with its classic design that can be customised with your child's name (if it's six letters or less) or, alternatively, their initials. One of our favourite features is its versatility: it can be easily pulled by school-aged kids or carried on its side, just like in Paddington's famous case. Stylish and practical, this sleek suitcase is our top pick for trendy kids.

Trunki is the OG ride-on suitcase and is still one of the most popular choices for families. Trunki introduced the ride-along suitcase concept and became a household name after appearing on BBC's Dragons' Den back in 2006. Surprisingly, the dragons didn’t see the potential, but they couldn't have been more wrong. Parents adore Trunkis for their practical use and playful designs, which kids love. The joy of being pulled around makes children happy, and as we know, a happy child means a happy parent (most of the time). This airline-friendly travel case is perfect for family holidays when kids are often bored in the airport.

Speaking of adorable cases with fun accessories, let's talk about Boppi. This charming design is perfect for toddlers and young children. We absolutely love this soft-shell pull-along suitcase that can be personalised with stickers. When we tested it, we found that a two-year-old can pull it when it’s half full, and a four-year-old can handle it when it’s completely full. This is fantastic, especially when you’re juggling larger suitcases and trying to find the check-in desk. We love this case for first-time travellers as it is extremely easy for children to use independently. While this case isn’t as large as some of the others on our list, it’s perfect for carrying all your little one’s treasures (think: snacks and toys) onto the aircraft. Plus, we adore the idea of getting a matching coin purse and rucksack to complete the look.

When it comes to tweens, less is definitely more. Gone are the days when you could dress them up or personalise their belongings—they're way too cool for that now. But don’t worry, this understated gem from Smiggle is both stylish and practical. With handy pockets and an adjustable strap, it's perfect for your tween who wants to look cool while staying organised. When we tested it, we found that there was enough space for us to pack close to two weeks' worth of clothing.

We all have that luggage tucked away that only sees the light of day once or twice a year. With kids, their tastes change so quickly that it can feel wasteful. That's why we love the backpack trolley from Smiggle. It doubles as a daily backpack, making it perfect for your child to use daily. Plus, it's ideal for overnight stays at friends' or family's houses. Our favourite feature? The light-up wheels and princess print, of course.