Kids' Luggage: For Around the Corner or Across the Globe!

Traveling can cause jet lag. But traveling with kids may cause “kid lag,” resulting in pure exhaustion. However, vacation-bound Moms and Dads can breathe a sigh of relief because The Giggle Guide™ has found some products for travel that make getting on-the-go more fun and stylish! For the best in arrivals and departures, we found just the ticket with these baggage handlers: Dante Beatrix, Room It Up, Sassafras, TrendyKid and Faith Knight.

Dante Beatrix: Kid-Style Luggage with Go Power!

Based in New York City, Dante Beatrix knows a thing or two about style, quality, and travel! Dante Beatrix brings a chic approach to childhood designs that both kids and moms will appreciate. The Dante Beatrix Wheelie Bag is a travel essential that combines kid appeal with durability. Kids will love rushing through airports with their wheelie behind them! A kid-sized rolling suitcase, the wheelie bag is 13”x16” with an adjustable handle. The handle extends long enough to be used by an adult, as we all know will be required at about Gate 113. In addition to the roomy main compartment, the wheelie bag also offers an easy-access front pocket,perfect for coloring books and toys!

Bags are manufactured to withstand the test of travel with tough nylon and a metal frame. Bags are available in three adorably chic designs: Percival the Dinosaur, Esther the Bunny, and Dieter the Monkey. In child friendly colors, including black with green trim, pink with red, and orange with yellow. Great for spotting luggage on the conveyor belt! Wheelie bags retail for $94. www.dantebeatrix.com

Room It Up: Because Kids Always Need More Room!

Room It Up began with the idea to make functional products for everyday life, and exploded with its use of trendy and stylish prints. Room It Up brings form and function to daily activities with its expansive line that includes everything from lap desks to umbrellas. For on-the-move kids, Room It Up offers a Roller Duffie Bag that lives up to their promise of usability and style!

This oversized duffel is designed to fit as a carry-on and doubles as a rolling suitcase with adjustable handle and wheels. This polyester bag features multiple zippered pockets for easy access storage and a detachable shoulder strap. Each bag is fully lined and comes in chic patterns from funky flowers, stripes, and girly designs to sophisticated black and white. Tweens to teens will fall in love with these fabrics! The Room It Up Roller Duffel Bag retails for $60. www.RoomItUp.com.

Sassafras: Have Animal Pal, Will Travel!

Sassafras has tapped into a much sought after market in the littlest travelers. Their Plush Trolley Bags have can double as a stuffed animal and suitcase. Focusing on child-friendly durability, handles remove so bags are machine washable. Overnight bags come alive with horse hooves and dragon legs dangling from the plush bag.

The Pull-Along can be used as a rolling suitcase or backpack for younger children, ages 3-7. The bags each feature a large plush animal face with snouts that double as a front pocket for knick knacks and toys. Pull-alongs are available in loveable characters: Lola the Leopard, Dexter the Dog, Gigi the Giraffe, Morrie the Moose, and Harriet the Horse. Bags retail for $24.95. www.SassafrasStore.com.

TrendyKid Ride-On: Getting There is Half the Fun!

Based in the UK, TrendyKid brings together the latest products from the UK and Europe to offer the best products for infants and toddlers at affordable prices. The Giggle Guide™ has fallen in love with Terrance the Trunki! The Trunki is a hard- back suitcase with wheels that tikes can ride on. The attachable strap allows kids to ride on the case while parents pull kids and luggage to their departure gate.

This all-in-one luggaqge and toy features a wide-wheel base, designed for sharp turns, a saddle-shaped back for comfortable riding, stabilizers to keep little ones from toppling over, and grips that steer the Trunki! Trunkis even hook together so parents can tote multiple “train” thier kids! This will help keep kids busy during a lay-over!

Terrance the Trunki’s interior features straps to keep toys and clothes in place. The suitcase also features a lock to protect precious items. When in a hurry, the Trunki has a shoulder strap for easy carrying. Terrance the Trunki retails for $49.99. www.TrendyKid.com.

Faith Knight: Fun and Funky, Mile after Smiles!

The Faith Knight Customize Luggage carries the personalized touch to travel. Luggage sets come in 1, 2, and 3-piece sets and include duffels, carry-ons, soft rolling luggage, and hard-back luggage. Each piece can be custom designed from an array of funky fabrics and appliqués. Designs are available in black, pink, animal print and cloud designs with fuzzy fabrics. Mod appliqués include rocker skull and bones, “princess” decals, and rhinestones can for a touch of personalization. www.faithknight.com.

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