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Ride-on and family luggage

Suitcases with built-in seats, with sizes and limits as each maker states them.

  • 27models tracked
  • $49 to $489price range
  • 3.5 lb–13 lbweight

Ride-on and family luggage by budget

The 26 ride-on and family luggage with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $1408
Mid-range$140 to $2209
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Splurge$220 and up9
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All 27 ride-on and family luggage

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American Tourister Disney Kids Hardside 18" Spinner (Licensed Kids HS, 154616)Carry-on sizeWheels $89.995.69 lb–✓✓
Away The Kids Carry-OnCarry-on sizeWheels $2256.4 lb–✓✓
Away The Kids Carry-On (Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5)Carry-on sizeWheels $2786.4 lb–✓✓
Disney-licensed ride-on cases Disney Clubhouse Kids' Ride On Suitcase (Minnie Mouse, Cars)Carry-on sizeWheels –––✓✓
Heys Designer eOne / Nickelodeon Kids Spinner Luggage 18"Carry-on sizeWheels $199.994.1 lb–✓✓
Heys Kids Luggage 18" (HSRL-RS / HSRL-RT)Carry-on sizeWheels $179.993.7 lb–✓✓
Heys Kids Ride-on Luggage (HSRL-RO)Carry-on sizeWheels $219.994.4 lb–✓✓
Heys Travel TotsCarry-on sizeWheels $239.993.5 lb–✓✓
Kiddietotes 4-in-1 Detachable Scooter LuggageCarry-on sizeWheels $199.99––✓✓
Kiddietotes Kids Carry-On Scooter Luggage (standard / Classic)Carry-on sizeWheels $149.99––✓✓
Kiddietotes Sesame Street Detachable Scooter LuggageCarry-on sizeWheels $209.99––✓✓
Kiddietotes Sesame Street Kids Carry-On Scooter LuggageCarry-on sizeWheels $159.99––✓✓
MiaMily Carry On Original suitcase, burgundy, front viewMiaMily Carry On OriginalCarry-on sizeWheels $3899.4 lb–✓✓
MiaMily Carry On Plus suitcase, chocolate brown, front viewMiaMily Carry On PlusCarry-on sizeWheels $42910.5 lb–✓✓
MiaMily Carry On Seat Pro suitcase, pink, front viewMiaMily Carry On Seat Pro $299––??
MiaMily Check In Original suitcase, pink, front viewMiaMily Check In OriginalWheels $44912.1 lb–✕✓
MiaMily Check In Plus suitcase, navy, front viewMiaMily Check In PlusWheels $48913 lb–✕✓
Micro Kickboard Allrounder Ride-On Travel CartCarry-on sizeWheels $199.998.8 lb–✓✓
Micro Kickboard Scooter Luggage Junior LED Patch & PlayCarry-on sizeWheels $199.997.3 lb–✓✓
Mima Ovi SuitcaseCarry-on sizeWheels $99.993.5 lb–✓✓
Rockland Rockland Jr. My First Luggage 19" (character spinner)Wheels $60––?✓
Skip Hop Spark Style Rolling Luggage $49.99––??
Stephen Joseph Classic Rolling Luggage $65.89––??
Stephen Joseph Rolling LuggageCarry-on size $65.89––✓?
Trunki Ride-On Suitcase (classic Trunki)Carry-on size $79.993.8 lb–✓?
Wildkin Rolling LuggageCarry-on sizeWheels $49.99––✓✓
Zinc Flyte Midi 18 Inch Scooter Suitcase $139.99––??

Ride-on and family luggage by the numbers

The 27 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Weight3.5 lb to 13 lb; the middle half 4.1 lb to 9.4 lb (15 of 27 publish it)
  • Price$49.99 to $489; the middle half $89.99 to $239.99 (26 of 27 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Carry-on size20 of 22 that list it

Shortlist: 2 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Weight vs price

Each dot is one of the 15 ride-on and family luggage with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

$200$400 lighter & cheaper than most 4 lb6 lb8 lb10 lb12 lb Weight Trunki Ride-On Suitcase: 3.8 lb, $79.99Ride-On SuitcaseAmerican Tourister Disney Kids Hardside 18" Spinner: 5.7 lb, $89.99Disney Kids Hardside 18" SpinnerMima Ovi Suitcase: 3.5 lb, $99.99Ovi SuitcaseHeys Kids Luggage 18" (2-wheel, e.g. Unicorn, PAW Patrol): 3.7 lb, $179.99Kids Luggage 18"Micro Scooter Luggage Junior LED: 7.3 lb, $199.99Scooter Luggage Junior LED Patch & PlayMicro Allrounder Ride-On Travel Cart: 8.8 lb, $199.99Allrounder Ride-On Travel CartHeys Kids Spinner Luggage 18" (licensed: Peppa Pig, Ninja Turtles and others): 4.1 lb, $199.99aHeys Kids Ride-on Luggage with Light-up Wheels: 4.4 lb, $219.99Kids Ride-on LuggageAway The Kids Carry-On: 6.4 lb, $225The Kids Carry-OnAway The Kids Carry-On, Toy Story 5 limited edition: 6.4 lb, $278The Kids Carry-OnMiaMily Carry On Original: 9.4 lb, $389Carry On OriginalMiaMily Carry On Plus: 10.5 lb, $429Carry On PlusMiaMily Check In Original: 12.1 lb, $449Check In OriginalMiaMily Check In Plus: 13 lb, $489Check In PlusHeys Travel Tots 2pc. Kids Luggage & Backpack Set: 3.5 lb, $239.991Travel Tots
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  1. 1Heys Travel Tots 2pc. Kids Luggage & Backpack SetLightest
  2. 2Skip Hop Spark Style Kids Rolling LuggageLowest price · not on the chart: no published weight
All 15 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Trunki Ride-On Suitcase3.8 lb · $79.99
  2. American Tourister Disney Kids Hardside 18" Spinner5.7 lb · $89.99
  3. Mima Ovi Suitcase3.5 lb · $99.99
  4. Heys Kids Luggage 18" (2-wheel, e.g. Unicorn, PAW Patrol)3.7 lb · $179.99
  5. Micro Scooter Luggage Junior LED7.3 lb · $199.99
  6. Micro Allrounder Ride-On Travel Cart8.8 lb · $199.99
  7. Heys Kids Spinner Luggage 18" (licensed: Peppa Pig, Ninja Turtles and others)4.1 lb · $199.99
  8. Heys Kids Ride-on Luggage with Light-up Wheels4.4 lb · $219.99
  9. Away The Kids Carry-On6.4 lb · $225
  10. Heys Travel Tots 2pc. Kids Luggage & Backpack Set3.5 lb · $239.99
  11. Away The Kids Carry-On, Toy Story 5 limited edition6.4 lb · $278
  12. MiaMily Carry On Original9.4 lb · $389
  13. MiaMily Carry On Plus10.5 lb · $429
  14. MiaMily Check In Original12.1 lb · $449
  15. MiaMily Check In Plus13 lb · $489

Too close to label: a Heys Kids Spinner Luggage 18" (licensed: Peppa Pig, Ninja Turtles and others)

What to look for in ride-on and family luggage

The range across every travel item here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Travel Tots
3.5 lbmiddle 6.4 lb13 lb

Typical: 4.1 lb to 9.4 lb. 15 of 27 list it. Lightest: Travel Tots.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Spark Style Rolling Luggage
$49.99middle $199.99$489

Typical: $89.99 to $239.99. 26 of 27 list it. Lowest price: Spark Style Rolling Luggage.

Ask the meadow

Questions about ride-on and family luggage

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the lightest suitcase?

The Heys Travel Tots 2pc. Kids Luggage & Backpack Set at 3.5 lb, of the 27 we track.

What is the most affordable suitcase?

The Skip Hop Spark Style Kids Rolling Luggage at $49.99 list price.

Which suitcases fit as a carry-on?

MiaMily Carry On Original, MiaMily Carry On Plus, Trunki Ride-On Suitcase, Micro Scooter Luggage Junior LED, Micro Allrounder Ride-On Travel Cart, Kiddietotes Kids Carry-On Scooter Luggage, and 14 more, per their makers. Airline size rules vary, so check yours.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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