Suitcases for children

Make travelling easy and fun for little ones with a children’s suitcase

With a stylish and practical children’s suitcase, the journey itself becomes a fun part of the adventure. Giving children responsibility for their own luggage helps them feel grown-up and independent. They will love wheeling their own suitcase through the airport terminal, along the train platform or to the hotel room.

At Biltema, we offer several different children’s suitcases, making it easy to choose the one that best suits your child’s needs. Our children’s suitcases are made from durable, impact-resistant moulded plastic (ABS) that effectively protects the contents.

Children’s suitcases as cabin baggage: What should you consider?

If you are flying on holiday, a children’s suitcase is the perfect solution for approved cabin baggage. Bringing a children’s suitcase into the cabin gives you quick access to everything that will keep your child comfortable during the flight – such as a cuddly toy, colouring books, a tablet, snacks and a spare change of clothes in case of an accident during the journey.

However, when using a children’s suitcase as cabin baggage, there are a few practical things to consider:

• Follow the airline’s size limits: Always check the airline’s current cabin baggage rules before departure.
• Pack the most important items on top: Put the toys you will use during the flight on the zippered side of the children’s suitcase. This lets you open the suitcase slightly during the flight without risking all the clothes falling out.
• Consider the weight: Remember that your child should be able to pull their own suitcase when walking the long distances through the airport.

2 useful tips for choosing the right children’s suitcase

There are many different children’s suitcases, but it is important to choose a model that not only looks good but also works well in practice. When investing in the perfect children’s suitcase, follow these 2 tips:

1. Always choose 360-degree spinner wheels: Children rarely pull or push a suitcase in a perfectly straight line. A children’s suitcase with 4 double wheels that rotate fully makes it much easier for the child to manoeuvre the suitcase without it tipping over.
2. Choose an adjustable, sturdy telescopic handle: The handle on a children’s suitcase should be easy to adjust to the child’s height for a comfortable posture. It is also a major advantage if the handle can be fully extended, allowing an adult to quickly take over and pull the suitcase if little legs become tired towards the end of the day.

Order your children’s suitcase quickly and easily with Click & Collect

Are you going on holiday soon and still need the right suitcase for the youngest member of the family at the last minute? At Biltema, you do not need to worry about long delivery times. With our popular Click & Collect service, we make it incredibly easy to get ready for your trip.

Simply choose the children’s suitcase you want, and your new suitcase will be ready for collection in just 2 hours during the store’s opening hours. It is a smart, secure and time-saving solution for busy families.

Frequently asked questions about children’s suitcases

How old should a child be before getting their own suitcase?

Most children can get a great deal of enjoyment from having their own suitcase from around the age of 3. At that age, children have developed enough motor skills and balance to push and pull a lightweight children’s suitcase with 360-degree wheels by themselves. Wheeling their own luggage gives them a sense of pride.

Can a children’s suitcase be taken on a plane as cabin baggage?

Always check the dimensions of your child’s suitcase and compare them with the baggage rules of the airline you are travelling with before departure.

How much should a packed children’s suitcase weigh?

As a good rule of thumb, a packed children’s suitcase should not weigh more than 15–20% of the child’s own body weight if the child is going to pull it themselves.