Travel with kids can be mentally draining, can’t it!?
I bet you have all had a brief moment of freaking out that your child might get lost at the airport!
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Everyone else seems to have it all under control! Their kids are happily pulling their kids rolling luggage along. Mum and Dad are cool, confident and calm! Nice picture isn’t it?
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Luggage for children is one of ‘those’ sorts of things, that can either make your trip easier or more challenging.
Life will be easier when you purchase the best kids luggage, that your child loves the design of, together with the fact that the kid’s travel bag is the perfect size for them to pull along themselves.
Not only will the best kids luggage with wheels allow you to have a hand free for your own bags; but also for holding that very important little hand to ensure that they are always by your side! Rolling luggage for kids is the way to go if you want to have a stress-free airport experience!
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For tips on flying with kids, read our post here.
For information on great kids carry on luggage, click here.
For tips on how to use packing cubes to help the kids stay organized, click here.
For access to our FREE pre-travel checklist, click here!
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Best Kids Luggage on Wheels
Below you will find a list of the best luggage for kids; conveniently broken down into best girls suitcases with wheels and best boys suitcase with wheels.
Things to take note of when purchasing kids rolling luggage:
- Is this kids rolling luggage durable?
- Will this kids travel bag roll smoothly on its wheels?
- Will this suitcase be the perfect size for my child?
- Will it fit enough clothes?
- Is the design something that my child will be excited about?
- Does it have extra pockets and claps for keeping things neat and tidy inside?
- Can I take it as carry-on? Will it be okay if I book it into the baggage hold?
- Did I check out the kids luggage reviews in regard to this suitcase?
Girls’ Luggage on Wheels
Below you will find a list of the most popular suitcases for girls. We will detail out which age group the luggage for girls are most suited to. We have 3 girls in our house! One toddler, one 7 year old and one nearly-teen. So we understand what sort of a girly suitcases are needed at each stage.
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Travel with kids can be mentally draining, can't it!?
I bet you have all had a brief moment of freaking out that your child might get lost at the airport!
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Everyone else seems to have it all under control! Their kids are happily pulling their kids rolling luggage along. Mum and Dad are cool, confident and calm! Nice picture isn't it?
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Luggage for children is one of ‘those’ sorts of things, that can either make your trip easier or more challenging.
Life will be easier when you purchase the best kids luggage, that your child loves the design of, together with the fact that the kid's travel bag is the perfect size for them to pull along themselves. Not only will the best kids luggage with wheels allow you to have a hand free for your own bags; but also for holding that very important little hand to ensure that they are always by your side! Rolling luggage for kids is the way to go if you want to have a stress-free airport experience! –
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For tips on flying with kids, read our post here.
For information on great kids carry on luggage, click here.
For tips on how to use packing cubes to help the kids stay organized, click here.
For access to our FREE pre-travel checklist, click here!
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Things to take note of when purchasing kids rolling luggage:
- Is this kids rolling luggage durable?
- Will this kids travel bag roll smoothly on its wheels?
- Will this suitcase be the perfect size for my child?
- Will it fit enough clothes?
- Is the design something that my child will be excited about?
- Does it have extra pockets and claps for keeping things neat and tidy inside?
- Can I take it as carry-on? Will it be okay if I book it into the baggage hold?
- Did I check out the kids luggage reviews in regard to this suitcase?
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Best Kids Luggage on Wheels
Below you will find a list of the best luggage for kids; conveniently broken down into best girls suitcases with wheels and best
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Girls’ Luggage on Wheels
Below you will find a list of the most popular suitcases for girls. We will detail out which age group the luggage for girls are most suited to. We have 3 girls in our house! One toddler, one 7 year old and one nearly-teen. So we understand what sort of a girly suitcases are needed at each stage. –
1. Stephen Joseph Little Girls' Rolling Luggage
(The top little girl suitcase with wheels)
(More designs are available as well!)
18 Inch Upright, pull handle
- 100% Polyester
- Large main compartment with plenty of zippered pockets
- Themes available: Owl, Horse, Fox or Princess.
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Why You will LOVE this girls rolling luggage:
- These suitcases for little girls are very popular for a simple reason! It is large enough to fit loads of clothes, but small enough for your daughter to pull along very easily! Add in the fact that it has zippered pockets to organize and you have the perfect kids suitcase with wheels! We love that it is sturdy, well made and durable. An incredible buy at an incredibly affordable price!
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2. American Tourister Disney Kids Hard Case Luggage
(More designs are available as well!)
- 18 Inch Upright, mono tube pull handle
- Side mounted skate wheels
- Disney branded
- Zipper pulls, large mesh pocket on the interior, cross straps
– Why You will LOVE this little girls luggage on wheels: American Tourister is a popular brand because we know that they build amazing, high quality and durable suitcases! This beautiful Disney-themed girls rolling suitcase is really light weight but truly spacious at the same time! It is perfect to travel with as it will fit in the overhead compartment as well us underneath the seat. I don't think you can go wrong when you invest in an American Tourister suitcase! This will be a great, long term buy!
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3. Heys Disney Hard Shell Girls Rolling Suitcase
- 18 Inch Upright
- ‘Reverse-curve' handle system that curves the handle ‘inwards & upwards' closer to the child
- Inline skate wheels
- Zipper closure system, zippered divider for internal organization
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
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Why You will LOVE this girls rolling suitcase:
This is one of the best girls rolling suitcases due to the fact that it rolls so smoothly and easily. We also love that it comes with a 2 year warranty! It is durable, easy to handle and has loads of space for clothing. The lacqured hard shell not only protects the contents of the suitcase, but it also makes the colors and designs of the graphics stand out beautifully! There is a zip on the inside for organisation and of course we all need those handy elastic straps to secure down the clothes! The perfect hard case girls rolling luggage option! We know your daughter will love this one!! –
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4. Ever After High Hardcase Luggage
(Best luggage for teens)
Why You will LOVE this girls hard suitcase:
This is our favourite girls hard shell suitcase for girls in their ‘tween' stage of life! Whilst the design is more suited to a slightly older girl, you will still find that the bag is incredibly well suited to a child. The interior is roomy enough for all the clothes, it has a zippered flap area so your daughter can organise her things. There are straps to hold the clothes in place. The case is very lightweight but truly well made as well. And best of all the wheels are super smooth and easy to manoeuvre around. The best buy if your daughter has outgrown the ‘Disney' faze of life! –
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5. (For a larger size alternative) American Tourister Disney Minnie Mouse Red Bow Softside Spinner
21 Inch Upright
- Push-button locking pull-handle
- Single spinner wheels
- American tourister branded zipper pulls.
- Large packing compartment with large mesh pocket on interior panel and cross straps with fun printed lining.
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Why You will LOVE this girls travel suitcase:
The perfect option for a rolling girls travel luggage that is slightly larger in size! Are you heading off on a nice long holiday? Are you after just that bit more room and space to allow you to pack all those extras? Then this is the suitcase for you! Plenty of room inside, a nice handle, it rolls really easily and is durable. It is the perfect luggage case and one that is long lasting as it's design is suitable for the little girls as well as the older ones. You can't go wrong with this one! –
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We only purchase kids suitcases on wheels. We teach our kids from a young age that it is ‘their’ bag and they need to look after it, so having wheels is important! Of course there are times when they are tired and we will help. But ultimately you would like to find kids roller luggage that they can manage themselves for most of the time, and that they would be excited about pulling around themselves. Therefore the kids rolling suitcase becomes almost essential. We also love to purchase children's rolling luggage that we know will fit in the overhead compartments on planes. On short haul flights, we love to just keep the kids bags with us. It is handy as it contains extra clothes, toys and special items that the child might want. However, when we know we have lots of stop overs on a long haul flight to a faraway destination, we prefer to book the bags into the luggage hold, so that it can get booked straight through to the final destination. That way we aren’t asking a tired child to drag along a suitcase, and leaves our arms free to carry the child if they are sleepy. In that case, we tend to just use a backpack for the kids carry on luggage instead. Easy to chuck it on our backs if need be. So with all of that in mind, here is our list of the ”Best Suitcase for Kids on Wheels”, broken down into our pick of the top 5 rolling luggage for girls and the top 5 boy suitcases with wheels. Together with helpful reviews and information, we hope that you will find something suitable for your child.
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Boy Suitcases with Wheels:
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1. American Tourister Disney Soft Side (One of the top boys suitcases with wheels)
(More designs are available as well!)
- 18 Inch Upright, Pull handle
- Side mounted skate wheels, single spinner wheels
- Zipper pulls
- Large mesh pocket on interior panel, cross straps
- Themes: Star Wars and Mickey
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Why You will LOVE this Boys Rolling Luggage:
The American Tourister brand is a brand that you can trust to be durable, reliable and solidly-made! This boys rolling luggage happens to be one of the top suitcases for boys! It is a quality suitcase with a totally affordable price tag. It is large enough to pack everything you might need for a trip. It comes in two themes, a Mickey Mouse theme for the younger boys and Star Wars themes for the older boys. This is a top suitcase and our most recommended suitcase for your boy! –
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2. American Tourister Disney Kids Hard Suitcase
(More designs are available as well!)
- 18 Inch Upright, mono tube pull handle
- Side mounted skate wheels
- Disney branded zipper pulls
- Large mesh pocket on the interior, cross straps
- Themes: Star Wars and Mickey
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Why You will LOVE this Boys Rolling Suitcase:
This is a perfect boys rolling suitcase if your are after a hard case style. Easy enough for your child to open and close themselves, lightweight but spacious enough for all the clothes. The suitcase has a sturdy hard plastic shell to protect all the items. It has a zip compartment in the front interior and large inner compartment. The wheels are well designed, making it easy to roll the luggage around. The handle is adjustable. Colours are bright and bold. Perfect size for carry on luggage to fit in overhead locker or underneath the seat on planes. You can't go wrong with this purchase! Grab the Mickey themed suitcase for your younger child or try out the Star Wars themed one if your boy is a bit older. –
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3. Stephen Joseph Little Boys' Rolling Luggage
Best Toddler Luggage
18 Inch Upright, pull handle
- 100% Polyester
- Large main compartment with plenty of zippered pockets
- Themes available: Airplane, Dino, Sports & Monkey
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Why You will LOVE this Boys Rolling Suitcase:
The suitcase features some cute designs and the colours are bright and bold. It is lightweight but roomy enough for all the clothes and extras. It is easy to pull along as well! Your son will love this suitcase and if your child is happy then I'm pretty sure the parents will be happy! –
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4. Disney Pixar Cars 2 Rolling Lightning McQueen Luggage Suitcase
(best toddler suitcase)
Made in USA and Imported
- Disney Cars Rolling Suitcase 17H x 12W x 6D
- Retractable handle
- Durable Canvas material
- Zipper closure
- Front zip compartments
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Why You will LOVE this Little Boys Suitcase:
This is definitely a super adorable little boys suitcase. It's perfect for a toddler or young child to pull around themselves. It has a super handy zipper compartment in the top portion where you can store his toys. Of course the main selling point of this cute suitcase is that it perfectly resembles the Cars star, Lightning McQueen. Your son will love you forever if you buy him this suitcase!! –
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5. (For the older kids – young-teen luggage) Olympia Kids 17 Inch Carry-On Luggage 
100% Polyester
- External retractable handle and top carry handle
- Self-repairing excel zippers
- Front zipper pocket for supplies and accessories
- Color matching handle grip and wheel
- Themes: Sports and Space
– Why You will LOVE this Little Boys Suitcase: For designs that will last whilst your son grows, look no further than the Olympia Kids suitcase. In either a sports theme or a space theme, your son will be happy to use this bag for years to come! The perfect size for a carry-on and made from quality materials. –
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Which of these childrens suitcases are you going to buy? Do you have a kids rolling bag that you love so much that you would love to add to our list? Did you find the best kids suitcase for your child?
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Lacey
January 21, 2017 at 9:19 amThanks for the comprehensive list! I bought the American Tourister Disney suitcase for my daughter and we are in love with it! It is the perfect suitcase and the quality is fantastic!!
Jolene Ejmont
January 21, 2017 at 11:24 amGreat to here! We do love the Amercian Tourister Brand ourselves!
Suzanne
April 24, 2018 at 3:24 pmI found this list searching for a kids suitcase that can withstand being checked at a price that doesn’t trash my wallet instead. One of your questions to ask is “Can I take it as carry-on? Will it be okay if I book it into the baggage hold?” but I didn’t see a clear answer to that in most of your reviews. If the review doesn’t specify, does that mean it will only hold up as a carry-on? Or is a “durable” suitcase good as checked baggage as well?
Jolene Ejmont
April 28, 2018 at 8:46 amThanks for pointing out all your questions 🙂 Will have to go and add answers to your questions to the suitcases. If you are after a durable suitcase that can be checked in I would stick to the well-known brands such as American Tourister, Heys, Samsonite etc. I would also go for a hard case if you wish to check it in.
Thelma
December 28, 2018 at 11:40 amThanks for the comprehensive list of suitcases for kids. It was very helpful and I will use it.
It is a shame that two lists have to be made one for girls and one for boys suitcases.
As a mother of 3 girls, each of them would be delighted with any of the boys suitcases either.
Let’s stop stereotyping everything we buy for our kids.
Thanks
Jolene Ejmont
December 31, 2018 at 7:25 pmOh Thelma, thanks for taking the time to reply, but honestly is a list of suitcases a place to have a go at stereotyping?? My job is to help my readers and whether you agree or not, many people love buying girlie things for their daughters or boys themed things for their sons and that is perfectly A-Okay! Of course, as a parent, you can choose to buy whatever you want for your child, and instead of worrying about stereotyping or not stereotyping, I recommend you just get them what they love – why not show them all options and get them to tell you what they love.
Thanks.
penny lane
January 2, 2019 at 5:58 amI second that having a “boys” list vs a “girls” list is unecessary. The thing is that when you label something as being for boys (because it’s blue) and girls (because it’s pink), that does tell them what they should and shouldn’t like. And as it goes, I do buy lots of pink, ‘girly’ things for my daughter because that’s what she likes, but she also likes cars, trains and trucks, which according to your list aren’t for her. Yes, you can show them all the options and let them choose, but why the need to seperate them in the first place?
Jolene Ejmont
January 6, 2019 at 12:14 amBecause Penny, that is how a lot of people search and my job is to answer search queries – that is how bloggers who write articles for the internet rank. It really isn’t about separation or about stereotyping, it is about understanding my readers and whilst I appreciate and understand that you two just want a single non-gender specific list – when I do my research on how to structure my article to answer query intent it is clear that the majority of my readers want a list for girls and one for boys. My two eldest daughters don’t like pink, their favorite color is blue and as a parent, I know what they like – that is all that matters isn’t it?
And as a blogger I know how Google ranks articles and that is why you found my blog post in the first place (I have to use words in the article that people use in the Google search box in order to rank). If I just wrote to fix the way the world operates, my blog post will never be seen and then there is no point in writing it.
I’m making the assumption that as a parent you know whether your child likes blue, pink, black or brown and whether they will love the train suitcase or the princess one – surely you can buy whatever suitcase you want for your child, no matter which list it is in – so I don’t understand the problem.
This post, has been to created to provide a list of the best suitcases for kids and I have created two lists so that the majority of the people who wish to find a girl or boy suitcase can do so quickly and easily. And those who wish to put gender aside and just choose one according to their child’s passions can do so as well. So why does it matter that it has been separated?
I don’t understand why I am even discussing this on a post of suitcases. I want to help people find the right suitcases for their next holiday, so can we please stop discussing stereotyping and gender lists – thanks.
Katy
May 26, 2019 at 1:31 pmI’ve got a Rockland luggage in the end for my kids and I would say it is pretty affordable at its quality.
Tammy
June 25, 2019 at 8:52 amI have a 9-yr old and a 6-yr old, what size rolling bag do you recommend for a 1-week trip?
Jolene Ejmont
July 2, 2019 at 2:39 amHi, depends where you are going 🙂 A summer destination really doesn’t require a big bag at all, whilst a cold destination would need something more substantial 😉 Where are you heading?
Varun Sharma
June 11, 2020 at 8:43 pm“Awesome post. Looking forward for more information.