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Trunki - Ride-On Suitcases for Little Travellers
Imagine the situation: you go to the airport, kids are already cranky as they’ve been awaken too early, the queue for check-in seems endless and the screaming and running around already started. Not great start of your family holiday? Hmm. Fortunately, there is a solution. I repeat (I know it’s noisy around screaming kids): THERE IS A SOLUTION!
Trunki Ride-On Suitcases are here to solve those problems for weary little travellers (and their weary parents!) Now you and your little ones can “fly away home” with minimum hassle!
This lightweight, carry on sized suitcase is pure fun for kids. They can pack them themselves, pull them, or ride on them!
I received a review sample of the Trunki Harley (the lovely Ladybug) and it was “love from first ride” for both me and my nearly 3-year old daughter! I love how light the Trunki is, but at the same time how roomy it is inside. I can actually get some serious amount of stuff in there, including some books, paper and crayons to keep her entertained on the plain.
I remember the last few trips abroad – pretty unbearable once those little legs get tired, and boredom quickly sets in. But now she can ride on and be pulled at the same time while travelling through airports, train stations, etc. It’s sturdy enough for children to ride themselves. Colourful, fun and super-stable, Trunki features integrated wheels, steering 'horn' grips and a contoured saddle allowing kids to safely ride their luggage through the terminal.
I have to confess that since we received the Trunki Harley, we play “Waiting on the airport” game every day, transforming our living room into terminal! My little girls just can’t get enough of it, riding it over and over again, “practicing” for our next trip!
The good news (if not enough good news so far) is that all variations of Trunki Ride-On Suitcases are made from polypropylene material, which is 100% BPA-free! It’s CE marked, has the EN71 safety certificate and is also fully recyclable. The size is perfect for young children. Recommended for carry-on luggage only, Trunki measures about 18×8x12 inches, and weighs less than 4 pounds when empty.
An interesting fact about Trunki: it launched way back in 2006 following a dramatic appearance on BBC's Dragons' Den, although the idea for it came about over a decade ago. The Trunki team believes that travelling should always be an exciting and educational experience for kids. It should be about making memories and having fun, not the tears and tantrums so often suffered by families on-the-go.
Many designs are limited edition so if you see one that you particularly like, you should grab it whilst you can.
Each different design has a different name, which is fun for kids and makes them feel like their Trunki has a life of their own! You (and your kid) can choose from Pink Trunki, called Trixie, Green Trunki – Towgo, Blue Trunki – Terrance, Tiger Trunki – Tipu, Ladybird Trunki – Harley, Gruffalo Trunki – Gruffalo, Cow Trunki – Frieda, or
Bee Trunki - Bernard.
For our family Trunki makes waiting in long airport lines a whole lot easier, a lot more fun and definitely helping our holidays be happier from the start! How about yours?
The Trunki company have invented many others creative, fun and very parents-friendly, I mean, kids-friendly products such as GoVinchi and BoostaPack. You can have a look at their full range at www.trunki.co.uk.
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