As for the sleeping functionality, it worked well and seemed less invasive than the inflatable items because it could easily be put away. Things get a bit trickier when pushing a stroller with the baby and pulling the older child on the Bedbox, but it is doable. Here are more TPG picks for the best luggage for children if that is your main goal.Īssessment: My almost 4-year-old adores the Bedbox and it has become our go-to item for travel due to the ride-on function and has saved me from traveling with a stroller when traveling with just him.

(I am not someone who is good at figuring out mechanical things.) The mattress does take up a good part of the suitcase. Of the three I tried, this was the easiest because it didn't involve any pumps and the instructions were easy. The 'bed' function is designed for kids up to around 7 and is a small mattress with Velcro sides that lay atop the top part of the box when opened.

Once that was squared away and we ordered another one, the Bedbox is a child's carry-on suitcase with a pull strap that children over 3 can ride on through the airport. (Photo by Kathleen Porter Kristiansen / The Points Guy) In fact, the Ridebox is a separate product from the Bedbox that looks exactly the same but is only the child ride-on suitcase ( like a Trunki) without the seat extender or bed built in. I accidentally ordered the Ridebox at first, thinking I had found a bargain online. JetKids Bedboxįirst of all, there are two products by Stokke (the company that now owns the brand JetKids): a Ridebox and a Bedbox. Your experience may not be the same as mine, and you should always check with your airline before investing the money and carry-on space in bringing one.Īll that said, these are probably most worth the trouble for long-haul flights, perhaps on international carriers that look more favorably on the products. We include some links below to each product and which airlines have accepted them. However, these flights were in Europe, and US based airlines anecdotally and even per written policies have more restrictions on use, though some US-based travelers do use them. I was allowed to use the items on the six flights across three airlines that I flew during this product test. Some airlines have specific policies regarding comfort devices or seat extenders but, in all cases, the final decision will always rest with the crew. (Photo by Kathleen Porter Kristiansen / The Points Guy) Have Airlines Approved These Products?

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