26 Best Kids Luggage Pieces For Your Next Family Vacation (Whenever That May Be)

This classic suitcase comes in 12 different colorful kid-friendly designs (meaning there is truly something for everyone, boys and girls), and it’s also the perfect size for your little one. It’s a carry-on, so it can be taken on an airplane, and it has rolling wheels that make it easy to push. There are plenty of helpful features as well, like lots of zipper pockets and outside compartments to help them find their most important items quickly. The main compartment is surprisingly roomy for a small suitcase.

Disney lovers will be especially fond of this American Tourister classic soft suitcase. At 18″, it’s a great size for young kids and it also meets carry-on requirements for flying. The extendable handle can be tucked away in a zippered pocket when not in use, and the inline skate wheels allows it to roll upright to make it even easier for them to push on their own. Cross straps in the main compartment keep everything from spilling out the moment your kid decides to open it in the middle of an airport.

This little Skip Hop suitcase is a family favorite for its high quality features and adorable design options. It’s made of a sturdy poly-canvas that is soft but feels very durable, and has the cutest design details kids will adore. There’s a large front pocket for snacks, and a 13-inch handle to make it easy for toddlers to drag behind them.

This small suitcase offers thoughtful features that make packing so much easier. The large front pocket features multiple slip pockets that are great for organizing markers, coloring books, and other little travel accessories your kid might need to stay busy. Two side straps are perfect for keeping a stuffed animal safe and a water bottle close by, and 360 degree spinning wheels make it easy for even a toddler to push. There are two easily organizable inner compartments as well, although keep in mind this was designed for long weekends rather than long trips.

This Obersee suitcase is durable, lightweight, and has lots of space in the inner compartment thanks to how wide it is. With rolling wheels that make it easy to drag along and a long handle, they’ll love taking this everywhere. It also has lots of helpful features: the front pocket is insulated, making it easier than ever to keep snacks on hand. There are side pockets for drinks, a mesh pocket for books or toys, and interior straps to keep everything in its place.

At 16″, this suitcase is the perfect size for a little one (and conveniently makes carry-on requirements as well). The adorable Disney princess design is one any fan will love, and there are pretty pink and purple details everywhere (including the wheels). More importantly, though, this features plenty of room in the inner compartment, which has cross straps and a book case pocket with mesh pockets inside to keep everything organized. The hard shell makes this super durable and strong to last for many Disney trips — er, years.

Featuring a bright pink shade that makes it hard to ever lose, as well as a colorful unicorn, this luggage set is a little girl’s dream. It includes a carry-on size suitcase with a matching backpack that gives you plenty of space and is still easy to tote around. While the suitcase doesn’t have outer pockets, the inner compartment is roomy, with cross straps on one side and plenty of pockets for organizing on the other. The backpack is lightweight with lots of pockets, and can easily slide over the extendable handle so they can push both at once.

For short trips (think a weekend at the grandparents’), this trolley backpack is perfect. It’s small, but it will hold the essentials. It’s also versatile: this can be worn as a backpack or dragged like a suitcase. The super soft plush design makes it feel more like a stuffed animal than boring luggage, which kids will love. And, even better, the dino friend in front can be taken off for snuggle time.

This just might be the most unique suitcase out there: shaped like a truck, it looks more like a toy than anything else. This isn’t the suitcase you’re going to use for long trips or flights, but it’s a cute one to use for short trips or a day spent at a family member’s house. It has small storage space inside, and can be pushed or pulled. When it’s not being used as a little suitcase, it’s great to use to push toys around the house.

This brightly colored luggage set features plenty of space and versatility. The hard shell suitcase offers lots of room in the inner compartment as well as a zippered pocket to keep things in their place, and the matching backpack can be placed over the handle, making it easy for your kid to tote around both. They can also be used separately, of course.

Whether you’re looking for a travel bag for a shorter trip or you want your child to have a great backpack along with their suitcase, this one is an excellent pick. It offers a compact size with air travel-friendly features, like a pull-out seat pad to keep your little one as comfortable as possible. It has a zippered expander panel to add on if you need more storage (or take off if you need less), and plenty of pockets and space.

If your toddler feels too young to push their own suitcase, but you still want to make them feel involved, opt for this little plush backpack. It’s comfortable, lightweight, and adorable, and it holds just enough stuff for an overnight stay. The pink dinosaur is beyond cute, but there are lots of other designs to choose from as well.

The Jetkids by Stokke is definitely an investment, but it’s also basically the gold standard for kids luggage — it has every feature you could think of and more. Its versatility is unmatched: this can be a ride-on suitcase with a handle to pull as your child sits comfortably (great for toddlers), or they can simply pull it themselves. It can fold out into a bed for your child to turn an economy airplane seat into a luxury experience, and it holds their most important items. It makes traveling comfortable and easy, it’s a carry-on size, and it’s very durable so it will last for years. Kids will love riding around on it, and it even comes with stickers so they can personalize it how they want.

Some kids won’t pull their suitcase no matter how fun the design is or how easy it is to pull. For those kids, scooter luggage may be necessary. This option features a fold-up scooter so that kids can literally ride around with their luggage, which feels more like playtime than a chore. Cross straps inside keep everything in one place, even if it tips over, and it’s durable and long-lasting. It’s roomy, but still carry-on ready. As cute as the bumblebee design is, there are others available as well.

Sometimes a duffle bag is just more convenient than a suitcase, especially for road trips when you’re short on space or for sleepovers. This roomy Wildkins duffle bag comes in tons of different designs and colors, has a moisture resistant inner lining, and lots of pockets. It’s small enough for your kid to carry, but it holds plenty of stuff. Two comfy straps make it easy for them to carry it however they want.

Sleek and minimalist, this Puma duffle bag is great for slightly older kids who don’t want to carry around something bright and colorful. It unzips from the top for easy packing and removing, and it has a side mesh pocket. It’s great for short weekend trips or overnight stays, and it can be thrown in the washing machine when it needs to be cleaned.

You definitely won’t ever misplace this iridescent mermaid-inspired duffle, which is compact and carry-on friendly. It has an adjustable strap and top handles for easy carrying, lots of space inside, and a classic rounded shape. It’s both quirky and adorable, and it’s a great addition to a luggage set.