Daddy Cool – Travelling with toddlers part 1

During our recent trip around Europe I realized that, unfortunately I'm just not "with it" when it comes to travel gadgetry for young children. As much as I hate to admit it but there were actually other parents with way cooler travel accessories.

The first gadget to shatter my daddy cool confidence was the "Trunki" ride-on suitcase which I spotted at Seoul Airport. If you've ever had to transfer between flights and had your stroller taken off you just before you got on the first plane you will REALLY appreciate this one. Because what happens when you don't have a stroller while transferring is that you’ve got about 27 bags with all the toys, food, gear to change your little one and your own bag … PLUS your over-tired, grumpy or hyper-active child who wants to check out the airport.

This is where the $50 (or so) you’ve paid for your Trunki suitcase really pay off. Trunkis are small enough to take on board as cabin baggage and they solve your two essential problems: carrying lots of stuff and having something you can put your child in (or on) to haul them around endless airport corridors. You can put a decent amount of toys and food inside your Trunki (if you are lucky you might even fit the changing gear in there as well) and your toddler will almost certainly enjoy riding on top of it. The suitcase comes with a pull-along cord so you can easily carry your own stuff in a shoulder bag or backpack.

Trunkis are recommended for children aged 3-6 years but I've seen parents with 2-year olds use it and it worked a treat. I'd recommend doing a few practice runs with your toddler before you travel so they get used to the experience and know where to hold on to. All in all it should be a real stress-buster for traveling with young kids though. If you’ve tried a Trunki on a recent trip – let us know! Would love to hear about your experiences.

Happy travels

-Stef