How to choose a children's suitcase?

Choosing a children's suitcase should be approached with the same responsibility as buying an adult one. We have covered in more detail what to pay attention to when choosing a suitcase in a separate article.

Of course, you should primarily consider the child's age. If they are 6-8 years old, you can certainly buy a regular adult suitcase that is suitable in size for carry-on luggage. It is quite spacious and durable, and the choice is unlimited. If the child is small, it's better to opt for a special children's suitcase.

What makes a children's suitcase different from an adult one?

If you decide to buy a regular children's suitcase, it will actually differ from an adult one (of the same class) only in size and children's design. However, there are companies that specialize in designing suitcases specifically for children. Such suitcases are lighter and more maneuverable. In addition, the design of some children's suitcases allows the child to sit on it and even ride it like a sled.

Keep in mind that not every child can patiently endure queues at the airport or during a layover, especially if there are few seats. A suitcase that a child can sit on and even ride independently is an ideal solution to the problem and entertainment for the child.

If you decide to buy a suitcase for a child, don't expect all their belongings to fit in it. Most often, it only holds some clothes and toys that will be needed in the airplane cabin. Decide in advance whether you will take a fabric or plastic suitcase. A fabric one will fit more, as the fabric stretches, and such suitcases are often equipped with additional compartments that can be unzipped to increase volume. The undeniable advantages of plastic ones are that they are more durable, easy to clean, and you can sit on them without damaging the items you've put inside, such as fragile toys. And the fact that a child will sit on it is 100%:) Be sure to pay attention to maneuverability. The child should be able to roll it independently; if it tips over or is difficult to move, it's better to choose a different suitcase, otherwise you'll have to carry it yourself. No matter how beautiful and wonderful a suitcase you buy, sooner or later you will also have to roll or carry it. Think about such a turn of events in advance. The retractable handle of the suitcase should extend not only to the child's height but also to an adult's, otherwise you'll have to carry it instead of rolling it. Some suitcases can have a special strap attached so that an adult can carry it over their shoulder like a regular bag. The design choice can also be entrusted to the child. There is a huge selection of different suitcases now, simply with patterns, in the form of cars and animals; manufacturers' imagination is unlimited. The main thing is that the child likes it.