DEAYOU 2 Pack Little Girls Purse Review: cute mini bags that kids actually use

I picked up this DEAYOU 2 Pack Little Girls Purse set for my daughter because she suddenly decided she “needs a real handbag like mom.” I didn’t want to spend a fortune on something she’ll probably drag on the floor, so this two-pack in pink and blue looked like a decent compromise: cute enough for her, cheap enough for me not to panic if it gets wrecked at the playground.

We’ve had them for a few weeks now. She’s used them for a birthday party, a family dinner, and a couple of supermarket runs where she insisted on bringing her “wallet.” I also let a friend’s 4‑year‑old play with the second one to see how it holds up with a slightly rougher kid. So this isn’t a lab test, it’s real life: dropped on tiles, tossed in the car, stuffed with random junk, the usual.

In practice, these bags are exactly what they look like: small, very girly, and more for play and dress-up than serious daily use. They’re not total toy quality though; they sit somewhere between costume accessory and basic fashion bag. My expectations were low, but I have to say, they do the job for little girls who just want to carry a few treasures and feel fancy.

They’re not perfect. The chain feels a bit cheap, and one of the bags had a slight musty smell out of the box that needed airing out. But for the price, and the fact you get two, I’d say they’re pretty solid if you know what you’re buying: tiny princess bags, not heirloom pieces.

For me, the value question comes down to this: you’re getting two small, very cute kid purses for roughly the price of one mid-range kids’ bag. If you have two children, or you want one to keep and one to gift, the two-pack makes sense right away. Even with just one kid, it isn’t a bad deal because you basically have a backup if one gets lost or trashed, or you can keep one for dress-up at home and one for going out.

Compared to random no-name toy purses you find in cheap sets, this is definitely a step up. The materials feel sturdier, the zipper works properly, and the design looks nicer. Compared to more serious kids’ brands that sell mini crossbody bags, this is cheaper but also clearly not as robust. So if you’re expecting something that can be used as an everyday school bag for a few years, that’s not what this is. It’s more like a special-occasion and play accessory that happens to be functional.

There are a couple of minor downsides that affect the value: the occasional musty smell means you might need to air them out before gifting, and the chain strap is the part that feels the most budget. If the chain breaks, you might have to spend a bit more on a replacement strap or get creative with a DIY solution. But even then, given the low price for two pieces, it’s not a disaster financially.

Overall, I’d call the value good but not mind-blowing. You’re paying for cuteness and the fact that kids will actually be excited to wear these. If that’s your priority and you understand the size and limitations, the price makes sense. If you want something more durable with a stronger strap and bigger capacity, you might want to pay more for a different type of bag.

Design-wise, this is full-on princess mode. Both bags are round with a mix of textures: there’s a sort of fringed plush outer ring, some linen/faux leather parts, and then the big stars – the pearl decorations and flower appliqués. My daughter loved the pearls right away and called it her “wedding bag,” which tells you the vibe. It’s definitely more dress-up and party than everyday casual, but she still insists on wearing it with leggings and sneakers, and it doesn’t look totally out of place.

The pink one is obviously the favorite in our house. It has that soft, typical girly pink that most little kids gravitate toward. The blue one is a bit more toned down and, in my opinion, looks slightly nicer and less loud. If you’ve got two kids, the two colors are handy to avoid fights. If you’ve got one kid, the second bag makes an easy gift or backup. The tassel detail on the zipper gives it a bit more “grown-up bag” feel, which my daughter likes because she thinks it’s like mine.

From a practical angle, the round shape is cute but not super efficient. Rectangular bags always hold more and are easier to organize. Here, things tend to pile into the bottom. Still, for the kind of stuff kids carry – a few small items – it’s fine. The zipper opens wide enough that my 5‑year‑old can see inside without having to dig blindly. The card pocket on the back is tiny but good for slipping in a paper card with their name, or a pretend credit card, which they weirdly love.

If you hate very girly styles, this is not for you. It’s clearly targeted at kids who like pearls, flowers, and princess vibes. But within that style, it’s done pretty decently. It doesn’t look tacky from a distance, and in photos (like at a wedding or birthday), it actually looks pretty good. Design is the main selling point here: it’s what makes kids excited to wear it, even if the bag itself is small and basic.

Comfort-wise, the main thing is the chain strap. It’s adjustable in the sense that you can clip it differently or knot it, but out of the box it’s just one long chain, around 44". On my 5‑year‑old (about average height), worn crossbody it sits a bit low on the hip, which she actually likes. On my friend’s 4‑year‑old, it hung even lower, almost mid-thigh, so we ended up looping the chain once and clipping it shorter. So you’ll probably have to adjust it for smaller kids, but it’s not complicated.

The chain on bare skin isn’t the most comfortable thing in the world. Over a T‑shirt or dress, my daughter doesn’t complain at all. When she wore it with a sleeveless dress, she mentioned it felt a bit “scratchy” on her shoulder after a while. Not painful, just not super soft. That’s kind of expected with metal chains, especially cheap ones. If your kid is sensitive, the simple fix is to have them wear it over a layer or wrap a bit of ribbon or fabric around the shoulder area of the chain.

The bag itself is very light, which helps. Even fully loaded (lip balm, tiny toy, snack), it’s still lighter than most adult wallets. More importantly, the size means kids can’t overstuff it with heavy things. My daughter can put it on and forget she’s wearing it, which is good because if it annoyed her, she’d ditch it in five minutes. The round shape hugs the body fine; it doesn’t poke or dig in anywhere.

From a parent’s view, I like that the chain is detachable. You can turn it into a simple handheld bag for very small kids who keep getting tangled in straps. Or you can clip the chain to something else if you want a sturdier crossbody strap. Overall, comfort is okay: it’s not designed like some ergonomic backpack, but for a tiny party purse that a kid wears for a couple of hours at a time, it gets the job done without major issues.

The product description mentions a mix of linen, fringed plush fabric, PU leather, and glossy hardware. In real life, that translates to: soft fuzzy trim around the edge, a smoother faux leather area, and a fabric-like base under the decorations. When you touch it, it doesn’t feel like premium leather, obviously, but it also doesn’t feel like those hollow plastic toy purses you get in cheap play sets. It’s somewhere in the middle: lightweight but not flimsy cardboard.

The chain strap is where you really feel the cost-cutting. It’s a thin, very light metal chain in gold color. It looks fine from a distance, but when you hold it, you can tell it’s not heavy-duty. My daughter is pretty gentle, so it’s held up so far, but I can see a more active kid yanking it hard and either bending a link or popping it off the ring. One reviewer mentioned the same, and I agree: if your kid is rough, expect the chain to be the weak point. The good thing is it’s detachable, so you could swap it for a thicker strap or even a fabric crossbody strap if you want.

The pearls and flowers are glued/sewn on reasonably well. I tugged at a couple of them lightly to see if they’d fall right off, and they stayed put. After some use, none of them have fallen off yet, but I wouldn’t be shocked if one comes loose after months of hard use. It’s the kind of thing where you might end up re-gluing a flower at some point, but that’s kind of normal for decorative kids’ items at this price.

One thing worth mentioning: the smell. Out of the box, one of the bags had a faint musty/warehouse smell. Not horrible, but noticeable when you put your nose close. I left it open on a shelf for two days and it went away. Another buyer reported a stronger smell, so I’d say this is hit or miss depending on the batch. If you’re sensitive to that, be prepared to air them out before gifting. Overall, materials are decent for what it costs: not luxury, but solid enough for casual kid use and dress-up, as long as you don’t expect it to survive years of daily abuse.

Durability is always the big question with kids’ accessories, especially cheap ones. After a few weeks of on-and-off use, I’d say these DEAYOU purses are better than pure costume props, but not built like adult handbags. The body of the bag holds its shape well. It’s not collapsing or bending, even after being squashed a bit in a backpack. The stitching around the edges looks clean, and I don’t see loose threads yet.

The main concern is still the chain and the decorative pieces. The chain hasn’t broken on us, but when I pulled on it harder than a kid would in normal use, I could see the potential weak points where the links meet the rings on the bag. If your kid is gentle or mostly uses it for events, you’re probably fine. If your kid is the type to swing it or use it as a rope, expect something to give at some point. The good news is that even if the chain fails, the bag itself is still usable as a handheld purse, or you can attach a new strap.

The decorations (pearls and flowers) have stayed on so far, despite a few times being grabbed directly by little hands. I checked the glue/sewing points and they look okay, but again, with months of rough play, I wouldn’t be shocked if one flower eventually loosens. This is the trade-off for having a very decorative bag. If you want pure durability, you’d go for a plain canvas or nylon bag, but then you lose the princess look that kids like.

Considering the price and the fact you get two bags, I’d say durability is acceptable for light to moderate kid use. I wouldn’t buy this expecting it to last years as a daily school bag. I would buy it for parties, weddings, birthdays, and occasional outings, and expect it to last through that just fine. If you treat it as a semi-play accessory, you’ll probably be satisfied. If you treat it like a rugged backpack, you’ll be disappointed.

In everyday use, this purse set behaves like a small container for kid junk, which is exactly what you’d expect. Capacity-wise, here’s a realistic loadout we managed without forcing the zipper: a small snack bar, a mini lip balm, a folded tissue, two hair clips, and a tiny toy. After that, it starts getting cramped. Coins and keys are fine, but anything bigger than a standard car key fob makes it bulky. So if your kid wants to carry their whole life in it, they’ll be disappointed. If it’s just for a few treasures and to feel grown-up, it works.

We used one bag at a wedding as a flower girl accessory. It held a few candies and some tissues. She wore it for several hours, put it on the floor a few times, and it survived without any obvious damage. No loose threads, no broken zipper. The zipper itself is smooth enough for a 5‑year‑old to manage alone, which is important if you don’t want to be constantly opening it for them. The tassel makes it easier to grab, which is a small but useful detail.

After a couple of weeks, there are a few light scuffs on the faux leather parts, but nothing dramatic. The plush fringe didn’t shed all over the place, which I was half expecting. The pearls and flowers still look fine. I wouldn’t call this bag heavy-duty, but for occasional use – parties, outings, pretend play – it holds up better than a pure toy bag. I still wouldn’t hand it to a kid who likes to swing bags around by the strap like a lasso, because that chain will be the first thing to go.

One small plus: the card pocket at the back. We slipped a little card with her name and our phone number in there when we went to a crowded event. She thought it was her “ID card,” and we liked having contact info on her without giving her a real wallet. So in terms of performance, it’s not doing anything fancy, but for what it is – a tiny kid purse – it works as expected and doesn’t fall apart instantly.

When the package arrived, it was a simple cardboard box with the two purses packed inside, each in its own plastic sleeve. Nothing fancy, but nothing damaged either. Both bags came already assembled with the chains attached, so there was no fiddling around. The first impression from my daughter was immediate: “Wow, they’re so pretty.” So from a kid’s point of view, the look sells itself right away.

You get two round mini crossbody bags: one pink, one blue. Each bag is about 4.7" in diameter, so we’re talking really small – think slightly bigger than the palm of an adult hand. Inside, there’s just one compartment, plus a small card pocket on the back. The zipper goes around the top half of the circle, which makes it easy enough for small hands to open and close. No inner pockets or dividers, just a basic open space.

In terms of capacity, here’s what my kid typically puts in: a small lip balm, a couple of hair ties, one of those tiny surprise-toy figures, and sometimes a small snack bar. That’s about the limit. A kid-size sunglasses case fits if it’s thin, but a regular smartphone is pushing it; my mid-size phone doesn’t fit flat, and even if you force it, it bulges. So if you’re thinking of this as a real “wallet + phone” purse for a teenager, it’s probably too small. For preschool and early elementary kids, the size actually helps because they can’t overload it.

Overall, the presentation is straightforward: two cute little bags, ready to use, no assembly, no weird surprises. It feels like a decent low-budget gift you can hand over as is, maybe just remove the plastic and you’re done. Nothing luxurious, but it doesn’t scream cheap toy either, which is about what I expected for this price point.