We get asked about the Stokke JetKids BedBox all the time. Short answer: we really love it.
We've used it on both domestic and international flights with United and have never had an issue, even though some airlines technically say they don't allow it. More on that below.
Why we love the JetKids BedBox
For kids 2 and older, it's huge. Our youngest started riding on it at 22 months and we didn't bring a stroller on that trip — that's how good the ride-on is. Through every airport, every terminal, every long walk to the gate. No stroller. No carrying.
The bed is great too. Easy to put together — flip the mattress out, latch it in, done. Your kid stretches out instead of slumping sideways in the seat.
And the storage is underrated. We pack it with toys, books, and snacks. Anything that doesn't need to live in the diaper bag goes in the JetKids.
The one thing to know before you buy
Your kid needs balance and enough upper-body strength to hold on while they ride. Ours did have a fall once. It was fine, but it's a real risk — not something the product pages mention. Don't let a kid ride who isn't ready.
Bulkhead seats vs. everything else
The bed feature works best in a bulkhead row, where there's room to extend without bumping the seat in front. If you're not in a bulkhead, look at this cheaper airplane bed extender — it attaches to the back of the seat in front of you and works in any row. Different product, same idea: your kid gets to lie down.
The airline thing
A lot of airlines technically say they don't allow the Stokke JetKids or any airplane bed. In practice, we've flown United domestic and international and used it every time with no issue. International carriers can be stricter, so check before you fly — but don't assume the "not allowed" list is the final word.
What we pair it with
The reason we love the JetKids isn't just the bed — it's that it holds the extras. Which means our Crown Carryall travel diaper bag has room for what actually matters: doubled-up changes of clothes, the iPads, your Kindle for the part of the flight where everyone finally sleeps. Two bags divided well is what makes a long flight survivable.
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— Holly + Caroline 👑
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