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

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When it comes to kids luggage on wheels, the number of wheels varies with the most common being two or four.

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. While kids hard shell luggage does a better job of protecting their belongings, they do weigh a fair bit more than their soft case counterparts, and they are more expensive too. However, another benefit of hard shell children’s suitcases is it provides somewhere for your child to sit if there are no available seats, which is perfect when you’re waiting for public transport.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. In the table above, I have included the weights of all the children’s rolling luggage options for your convenience. Wheels 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. 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.

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. 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.”However, you really should buy a case only as big as you need. Buying a suitcase too big just adds unnecessary weight that you must carry around as you travel, as well as tempting you to fill it and take too much stuff with you. Plus if it gets too heavy, your little one will just complain, and you will end up having to manage it as well as your stuff. 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.