10 Best Kids’ Suitcases for Your Next Family Vacation

This TSA-approved scooter suitcase can really save your bacon if you have a quick layover or a long way to walk between gates. Kids love the novelty of it, and with its light-up wheels and soft-grip handles, it's just plain fun.

And don't worry: The scooter board kicks up, locking onto the back of the hardshell body of the suitcase. It is designed to deflect and absorb impact, which really feels inevitable for a scooter suitcase.

The inside of this kids' suitcase is no slouch, either. It has plenty of space to store everything your little one needs for a few days out on the town.

Getting your little one to lug their own suitcase won’t be difficult with this adorable unicorn rolling luggage set from iPlay, iLearn. With over 1,000 positive reviews, this kids’ suitcase set stands out for its extreme durability and easy-to-organize interior.

The suitcase is slightly smaller than your average carry-on, but the telescoping handle extends long enough that when parents need to, they can wheel it alongside their own luggage with ease. The inside of the case has three zippered pockets on one side and criss-crossing straps on the other — making the whole thing a cinch to organize and keep clean.

To clean it, the exterior of the case can be sanitized to your heart's content, while the inside should be wiped down with soap and water and left to air dry. (In the event of pocket chocolate, of course.)

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When you're at the point where you have to drag your child through the airport, having a ride-on suitcase really comes in clutch. This sweet turquoise suitcase (which is also available in other colors) holds all their things, but it can also be used as a ride-on mode of transportation through long, winding terminals.

Kids can either push themselves or be pulled while saddled atop their cute container as you work your way to your destination.

Going to a Disney park? While there isn't a hard-and-fast rule that one must have Disney luggage, it's pretty darned common to see Mickey Mouse luggage everywhere when you're in them.

If you've ever owned a piece of American Tourister luggage, you already know that it's some of the best-designed luggage on the market — and this model is no different. The interior is cordoned off into perfectly sized sections for your kids’ shoes, clothing, and knickknacks, and the exterior is positively chockablock with Disney-themed accessories — from the tag all the way to the zip pulls.

Do not be put off by the heart pattern! There are several different patterns to choose from, and this is a set worthy of your consideration. It's the traveler's dream.

There's a carry-on that will easily fit a week's worth of clothes for your little one — plus a neck roll for comfy napping, a backpack for activities, and, of course, a snack box.

If you're traveling with tots, always make sure to have snacks on-hand!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a child in possession of a suitcase will be in want of a person to shove it toward when they get tired.

This suitcase from STATE makes it so much easier for that person because it has a sleeve on the back that allows you to string it sideways on your own carry-on. Just slide it down the handle of your suitcase, and you're good to go.

This suitcase is made partly of recycled water bottles, and it features 360-degree wheels, a telescoping handle, and a strong, lightweight exterior.

The “Baby Shark” anthem is still going strong for little kids, and this hardshell kids’ suitcase by Rockland shows just how adorable it can be — fin, gills, teeth, and all. Even the luggage tag is a baby shark!

The light polycarbonate shell of the suitcase sits on four wheels that spin 360 degrees for easy lugging, and the extendable handle pulls all the way up to adult height, allowing for caregivers to give their kiddos a little extra help when necessary.

Honestly, suitcases can be extremely pricey ... no matter how small they are! This is a wonderful budget option for parents who don't want to spend a ton of money on a kids' suitcase. The colors are bright and lively, and your child will live for the rainbow unicorn pattern: It'll make your whole trip feel all the more magical.

You'll appreciate the solid construction, too: It has a front zippered pocket, rear wheels that glide with ease, and a telescoping handle that retracts right into the suitcase.

Your kids could zip through LaGuardia (or their own elementary schools) with ease, thanks to this rolling backpack carry-on from Rockland. It's light as a feather and easy to organize, thanks to an abundance of pockets.

Rockland's signature utilitarian chic styling means that the telescoping handle extends to a comfortable height for both younger and older kids. But if that gets to be too much, it also has standard backpack straps that are adjustable to fit everyone in the family.

One of the best ways to keep a kid happy on a long plane or car ride is a ridiculous amount of snacks. Thanks to this luggage with a built-in cooler, you don't have to worry about anything going bad in the process. (No soggy, smelly cheese sticks for your little one.)

But even without that nifty add-on, this kids' suitcase is pretty great, thanks to its lightweight construction, ample pockets, and smooth-rolling wheels.