IT Luggage World's Lightest Kids Blue Shark 17 Inch Cabin Case Suitcase Travel Kids Suitcase on Wheels

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Lightweight at 1.7kg and with a capacity of 18 litres, this kids ride on luggage makes an excellent choice for a kids carry on suitcase, with plenty of space for all your child’s belongings.

This two-piece luggage set includes both an 18-inch underseat and a 21-inch carry-on suitcase, and it rings in at a value price given the inclusion of two coordinating hardshell pieces (available in varying Disney or Star Wars-themed designs), depending on where you buy them and when). Our tester noted the storage capacity is “quite sizable and deep,” with two internal compartments in each suitcase, one with a zipper and the other with an elastic strap. The smaller case fit 10 outfits and one pair of shoes, while the larger carry-on fit 19 outfits, one pair of shoes, a doll, two stuffed animals, and three books. A two-wheel suitcase requires your child to tilt it to wheel it, and it doesn’t easily go around corners or through narrow spaces. This, of course, is much harder for a child to manage, particularly a young child. Two-wheel cases are also rather frustrating as they tend to fall over when left unaided. Compartments So if you are looking at children’s carry on suitcases that will stand out from the crowd, then this is an excellent option for you. In the durability test, the case received a dent and some scratches, making us suspect the white version is likely to show a bit of wear over time, so we gave it a 4 out of 5 in durability. The price of this case is also pretty steep compared to those that are specifically aimed at kids. It’s an “investment piece,” as our tester put it, but only a 3 for value. Our tester noted these cases stand up well, with “not a single mark on the luggage” after endurance and impact tests. While she notes the wheels do protrude in this model, they are nevertheless “sturdy and remained intact despite direct hits with a bat,” garnering it 5 on the durability attribute. Various print options appeal to a range of tastes—though they probably aren’t sophisticated enough to share the set with a grown-up travel companion or teenager. For this reason, this set only earns a 3.5 for value.For young children (in fact for anyone) the easiest number of wheels to manage are those cases with four wheels. A kids 4 wheel suitcase is easily moved in any direction, including going around corners with ease. A light push on the handle is all that is usually required to move the suitcase around the airport and doesn’t require you to hold any of the weight. Kids 4 wheel luggage does tend to be more expensive though than a two-wheel case.

Quality also comes into play when considering the weight of your suitcase. If a suitcase is large and cheap, it’s likely not offering your personal belongings much protection. Whereas a good quality large light suitcase is generally going to be a bit pricey. Soft shell suitcases of course generally weigh less but aren’t always the best for keeping your belongings well protected – notably cheaper suitcases. And with kids, of course, they do tend to be a bit rougher with their cases. The benefit of soft cases is of course, being lightweight they can be easier for your child to move around, and they tend to be much cheaper than kids hard luggage. Coming in a design, your kids will love, this set is a great choice for those parents after the best toddler luggage for a low price without having to compromise on durability. Having the best kids suitcase can make life so much easier getting through busy airports. Whether you’ve got your hands full with a baby, or you just want your child to start being responsible for their own luggage. This suitcase maneuvers “super easy on hard floor and very easy on shag carpet,” if a little harder on grass, our tester noted, giving it a 4.9 rating for that attribute. The telescoping handle can be used at two different heights, which is always good for a suitcase a grown-up might need to pull when their kid gets tired (or, as in one tester’s case, when they plan on “borrowing” this suitcase). It has a side handle that makes for convenient lifting into overhead storage bins.

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In the table above, I have included the weights of all the children’s rolling luggage options for your convenience. Wheels Made from lightweight and durable ABD material, this suitcase has a sleek hardside design as well as two side-mounted wheels, this suitcase is easy to move around and will keep all the contents well protected.This case weighs just under 2kgs and has dimensions of 8 x 13 x 18 inches providing plenty of room for all of your child’s belongings. It has two sets of spinner wheels that are incredibly effective and smooth,” reported our tester. “You can barely tell when it's on the grass.” Its handle offers two height positions with one button to adjust, and there is also a top carry handle that expands out to fit hands of all sizes. Our tester noted it fits easily in an overhead compartment, too. So if you’re child is starting to show interest in being independent, or you have young children and need your child to be able to look after their own bag, this adorable little suitcase is a great place to start.

While neither the style nor the construction may be made to endure (a dent in testing gave it a 3.8 for durability), the sale price makes it a good value anyway. This is like the Transformers of rolling suitcases: It’s a ride-on rolling bag that transforms into an in-flight bed or leg rest. While our tester appreciated this bag for its “maneuverable, high-quality wheels” and “sturdy” construction, she also found it awkward for some usages. While the price point is affordable and the designs are whimsical, the “materials are clearly subpar and inexpensive,” our tester noted, giving it a 3.9 for durability. Further, it has no spinner wheels, which may make it tip during fast walks around town or the airport.

In addition to testing, we spoke to Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, founder and CEO of the Modern Mamas Club app to discuss what qualities to look for in kids' luggage. The Wish Wheeled Bag is well worth considering for anyone looking for the best carry on luggage for kids, particularly those obsessed with all things pink, rainbows or butterflies. Whether you are looking for a kid’s hard suitcase or soft, a kid’s large suitcase or kids carry on luggage, top of the line kids rolling suitcase or just cheap kids luggage, no doubt after reading this guide, you will be well on your way to finding the perfect kids luggage bag. Whether they’ll be stamping their passports after a long-haul flight or just heading out on a weekend road trip, traveling kids love having their own suitcases for cargo functionality as well as for developing their sense of responsibility. To find the very best luggage for your kids, we tried out a variety of rolling suitcases and bags in the Verywell Testing Lab, with all the needs of parents, caregivers, and kids in mind. Other great features of this child’s suitcase are the monotube pull handle as well as a top grab handle, crisscross tie-down straps throughout the interior to hold everything in place and a zip around divider to create two separate compartments.

A note on the styles available: Some styles, like the Cloudburst Neon tested in the lab, get discontinued from season to season, while some standard colors remain. When it comes to kids luggage on wheels, the number of wheels varies with the most common being two or four. Our tester noted that the handle extends tall enough for an adult and has a button that allows it to be used at three different heights. In the lab, we found the 360-degree wheels made it “very easy to maneuver,” even on grass. On the flip side, our tester said, “I wish it had a handle on the side for lifting into the overhead bin because it is heavy.” In the table above, I have included the sizes of all the children’s travel luggage reviewed in this guide for your convenience. WeightThese sets come in a range of super cute designs, so you’re sure to find a design your child will just love, whether it’s dinosaurs, unicorns, cars or something else entirely. Made from sturdy polycarbonate, weighing less than 2.5 kg and with 360 degree swivel wheels, even little kids will find this suitcase easy to pull or push along. Both suitcases moved quite well on the ground, but when it came time to lift them into an overhead compartment, they felt heavier than some of the other luggage we tested, so we gave it a 4 for maneuverability. If you have a Disney fan in the house—or even better, a pair of sibling fans—this is an excellent deal.