File this one under “now why didn’t I think of that??”
Although our daughter travels well, it can be a challenge to manage the her stuff in addition to ours. Watching other families, one answer seems to be giving kids their own backpack or roller bag to manage as soon as they’re old enough. Of course, more often than not, mom or dad ends up carrying not only the child, but her bag as well. More daring parents occasionally let their kids sit on the adult-sized roller bags as they’re wheeled between gates. Not the safest approach, but it could work if you’re careful.
The designers at Trunki must have seen kids teetering on adult luggage and figured there must be a better way. So they created one and named it “Trunki.”
The Trunki carry-on suitcase is designed specifically for kids. Not only is it unbearably cute, but it’s designed to be ridden. Yes, you read that correctly: the wide wheelbase and contoured shell make it much more suitable for riding than normal suitcases. At only 18″ x 7.9″ x 12″, it won’t hold much more than a weekend’s worth of clothing, but it should carry the supplies needed to prevent boredom at the airport or on the plane. Plus they claim it’s tough enough to “be ridden by several toddlers.” Judging by the Trunki’s size and the pictures on the website, I think “several” means “two.” But still, that’s impressive. Of course I’m not sure I’d want to check it and see how it fairs with baggage handlers…
Trunki is available at the Museum of Modern Art online store for $40. I think that’s a bargain if it makes just one trip easier. And of course it comes in blue or pink.
