I have decided that 2017 will be the year of travelling with my family. I really want to explore new places and bring along the girls with us too. We already have planned 3 trips for this year and I hope we will have more, even if they are just a weekend away. One of the things that I put on my to do list was to get hand luggage for the girls. I have always wanted to get a Trunki for them but I was waiting for Sienna to be in the perfect age for this so I can get them one each. So when Trunki contacted me and asked me to review their latest design Una the Unicorn Trunki, I was over the moon because I love their products and I really wanted to test them with my girls.
This is not the first time that we have reviewed a product from Trunki. We tested their Travel Toyboxes before and we were very pleased with them. I also explained a little bit about the company in that review so go and check it if you have some time so you can find out more about them. I love the fun factor with all Trunki products.
I’m sure most of you have heard of this hand luggage from Trunki. However, for those who have not heard of them, Trunki is a hand luggage sized ride-on suitcase. It is designed to beat the boredom suffered by children when travelling. They can pack it with all their favourite toys too. It is perfect for holidays abroad, weekend breaks, sleepovers and playing at home! They have also been hand luggage approved which is really useful (but it is recommended that you check with your airline before you fly just in case). So as you can see these suitcases are BRILLIANT!
I remember being at the airport in the past and seeing parents with small children using them to go around. I always thought they were a super cool idea as anything that could keep my girls entertained is a bonus for us when we travel. I think to have a suitcase where kids can put whatever they want during the journey and also be able to play with them: ride-on them, pull them, is a fantastic idea.
We were all super excited when we received the Unas as I wasn’t sure how this new design will be but they couldn’t be prettier. It comes with a silky rainbow tail and glittery horn and stickers which are perfect added play factors. OMG, the silky rainbow tail is a hit at home. My girls just love petting the tail. It is SO soft! I personally loved it too!
The glittery horn and stickers were such a great idea. There is nothing more entertaining for little kids than to be able to decorate your own hand luggage with really pretty stickers. They have rainbows, stars, suns, clouds, etc. Both my girls loved this. And they did a fantastic job as their Unas looked so beautiful after all the stickers.
Nick helped them to build the glittery horn. It comes with instructions on how to do this but it was quick and easy to do and they had their cool glittery horns on their Unas after a few minutes! Yay! Another thing that came with the Trunki was a plastic passport that they can fold so they can put all the fun activities that we can print from Trunki World. You only need to go there and register.
These suitcases are made from the same lightweight yet durable plastic as adult suitcases. They have been tested to assure that it will resist anything that a toddler could throw at them! That is why they are happy to include a 5-year guarantee with every Trunki you purchase. I was very happy with this.
They are recommended for ages 3+ but I have tried it with Sienna who is only 2.5 years old and it has been great. Although we needed to make sure she holds herself on the horns so she can be stable and safe when you are towing her.
FEATURES
- 18 litres capacity (Lots of space to pack toys and games)
- Secure lockable catches (Keep favourite possessions safe inside for the ride)
- Lightweight and durable (The same high-quality plastic as grown-up cases)
- Comfy saddle (Rest tired legs in queues)
- Horn grips for stability (Grab the horns to steer your Trunki)
- Tow strap with key (To make sure your contents are secure and never get lost)
- Carry handle (Easy to grab for a departure gate dash)
- Soft rubber trim (To protect little fingers while packing)
- Internal pocket (Keep treasures inside for easy access)
- Teddy bear seatbelts (Keep teddy safe with his very own seatbelt)
Apparently, they are great when you are at the airport as they will be able to ride on them and we will not need to have the pushchair around so it can be checked in with the other bags! I will be testing this for sure and I will let you know if it works for us.
The strap works as a pull handle as well as a shoulder strap. You only need to clip it to the other side of the suitcase. The strap keeps everything secure, and the case can also be locked when it’s in use so there’s no worry that it anything will fall out.
We are travelling away to Yorkshire for the half term so we can’t wait to test them properly during that trip and of course, we will be bringing them with us on all our booked trips and future trips from now on! So keep an eye out for more updates from us! 😉
Una the Unicorn Trunki has a retail prize of £39.99 and you can buy them from their website or from other retailers such as Argos, The Hut, etc.
Do you own a Trunki? What do you normally use when travelling with your kids? What do you think of the new Una the Unicorn Trunki? Do you like the added play factors that come with it?
*Disclaimer: We received two Una The Unicorn Trunki for the purpose of this review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. I was also offered the opportunity to giveaway the same Trunki I received to one of my readers.
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Franca 💋
aj says
I love the play factors, no we don’t have a Trunki I just use a kiddies suitcase from Argos.
Deborah Clarke says
I havnt got a Trunki unfortunately. However im sure the grandkids would love one. What a great idea.they are. The unicorn one os simply awesome. Fab giveaway. Fingers crossed x
Michelle O'Neill says
my grandaughter has a gruffalo trunki that she packs to come to nannys house lol
Stacey Carnell says
We don’t have a trunki, this is amazing! It would be fantastic for our family holiday this year 🙂
Ruth Harwood says
This looks fab! we don’t have a trunki, just a little suitcase, but it’d be awesome to have something so well designed for the little ones!
Rebecca Cusick says
My niece really loves unicorn’s at the minute so I’m sure she’d love this! Looks fab x
Iris Tilley says
I’ve heard so much about these would love to try one out
Laura says
We have Harley the Ladybird trunki which we love and has been on many travels with us. I love Una, she looks amazing, I would love an adults one for me though too!
We’re a big Trunki fan and also have the toy boxes and the paddlepaks which are used weekly for swimming lessons. Their designs are funky and eye catching and well made. ❤
Claire bayliss says
We don’t currently own a Trunki but have been looking at getting some specifically for when we go on holiday. I love the look of the unicorn one and think my daughter would love her x
Marion says
I do not own one but they look fantastic and would be a great way to keep the kids beside you when travelling 😀
Emma Fitt says
Omg I have just shown this to my 5 year old and she is totally in love with it. So even if we don’t win we are defiantly goinwg to get one for our holiday. Thank you for doing a review on this x
Sarah Mcvicar says
We don’t own a trunki , usually have suitcases but I know my daughter would love this one! xx
Nafisa says
My daughter has a pink one unfortunatly as she is a wheelchair user she crnt sit on it but she still drags it along with her wheelchair. we have travelled to many countries with her pink trunki, from fiji island to new zealand to australia to dubai. She is due a new one now and my daughter would love this 1.
Her birthday is in march and i would love it if she won would be a perfect prezzi.
Lorna Ledger says
No, we don;t own a Trunki, my daughter is 16, so this would be going to my niece if I was lucky enough to win. I love the Unicorn, I think it gives children a sense of pride and owndership of their belongingings, which takes the stress of mum or dad when travelling, and the added toys are great for long journeys
jo liddement says
My granddaughter loves Unicorns so this would be perfect for her.Have never owned a Trunki and usually just pack the children’s luggage in with ours.
Louise McArthur says
My 4 yr old daughter keeps asking for a trunki but just not had the money to get her 1 but we are both massive fans of unicorns. My daughter loves to pack her own clothes (with supervison of course lol) and always likes to pack colouring so she don’t get bored. I think these are a fantastic idea and when she gets tired I can just pull her along
Dee Gillespie says
I am loving Una the Unicorn Trunki. My granddaughter Indi would adore this especially the teddy bear seatbelt. I too am hoping to go on lots more travelling in 2017 and it would be lovely to take Una the Unicorn with us on our adventures xx
Solange says
We don’t own a Trunki. We normally use a regular suitcase when travelling with the kids. I think the new Una the Unicorn Trunki is great and I like the added play factors that come with it.
Fiona Paley says
We don’t have a Trunki but we definately need an update to the suitcase my oldest niece has been using for the last few years as its very battered now.
Mel Turner says
I am a trunki virgin would love to win one
Alison Johnson says
My Granddaughter has a Hello Kitty Trunki & she loves putting her things in it & locking it & riding round the house on it. I think the new Una the Unicorn one is lovely.
Clare Hubbard says
We don’t have a trunki but they look fun.
Sirley Young says
My son has a fire truck trunks and we used it on our trip to Estonia. It’s great 🙂 Now that my daughter is getting bigger and we have more trips planned we have to get her her own trunks. The unicorn one is adorable and would suit my princess very well 🙂
Katie Skeoch says
I think they’re a great idea, just the job for getting kids to pack & taking a little responsibility.