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#16
What if she accidentally left the LV somewhere? Also, does it make her a "target" for people interested in "taking candy from a baby". Some of the little Betsey Johnson bags are girlie and affordable.



I do love the Swagger, though...but I have a big concern with an eighteen month old wearing a strap near their neck (choking). A tiny little purse with handles might be an option. So, my vote is Swagger because you can remove the Swagger strap and be left with a small handle pursenot have to worry about a choking hazard.
 

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I ended up getting a mini LV speedy (the sac HL) in good condition for $130, which i figure isn't a crazy amount of money in the absolute sense. Typically I would agree on many of the other posters' comments on designer goods for children, especially clothes and shoes that are outgrown quickly. I definitely don't want to create bad habits or a spoiled child that feels entitled. I already have told my husband many times that this isn't expected to be the norm. But there's a certain sentimental factor for me somehow...she's my first child, and getting her this is sort of a symbol for me. I won't really give it to her to use, probably sit in her room on top of the bookcase. Maybe pose for a photo in our house. And explain to her more when she's a little older that this is a special bag that I bought for her. I see her as a mini extension of me (of course I know she is her own person who does and will grow up to have her own opinions and wants), and so I want to share my love of bags/pretty things/tradition with her. So this $130 purchase means more to me than a spoiled entitled toddler, but sharing myself with her. And something that isn't so disposable and she can still use potentially as an adult to hold little things.
 
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Purse FanGirl said:
What if she accidentally left the LV somewhere? Also, does it make her a "target" for people interested in "taking candy from a baby". Some of the little Betsey Johnson bags are girlie and affordable.



I do love the Swagger, though...but I have a big concern with an eighteen month old wearing a strap near their neck (choking). A tiny little purse with handles might be an option. So, my vote is Swagger because you can remove the Swagger strap and be left with a small handle pursenot have to worry about a choking hazard.
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Thank you for you suggestion! It is very cute. As I just posted, I thought I would spend a little more and have it be something that can hopefully have a bit more longevity. For her normal use and even when she's much older than this, I won't be buying designer for her unless it's for a special gift or occasion, and very rarely. I didn't grow up with these kinds of things, and I want her to understand that Mommy and Daddy worked very hard to get certain things.
 
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Miss Krys said:
Those are both so sweet, especially for a small child since they would be her size, but honestly, and this is just my opinion, I think she may be better off with a small fabric bag instead until she's a little older. Cheap little fabric and/or plastic purses can easily be washed after *enter toddler body function or food spill disaster here* and it wouldn't be a great loss should it get damaged, lost, stolen, etc.
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This.

I can't imagine a young child knowing or caring at all about a "designer bag." Most kids like the idea of a "bag like mommy", but a $10 Target bag is adequate for that. Aside from stains and the things that come with childhood, I'd worry about it getting stolen-- and my child getting harmed in the process of being mugged. I'm also cheap, and $250 could go a long way in a savings bond cashed out at age 18, or savings towards college/car/lifelong investment, or towards education/tutoring/special interest classes/heirloom furniture/hope chest that could be enjoyed for longer of some variety. But if money is no object, and $250 isn't a worry if it gets dirty/spilled on/puked on/painted on as kids things often do,... go for it, I guess. o-O Personally, I wouldn't, and I'd go with a cheap fabric/nylon/easily washable and cheaply replaceable bag.
 
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skirtl said:
This.

I can't imagine a young child knowing or caring at all about a "designer bag." Most kids like the idea of a "bag like mommy", but a $10 Target bag is adequate for that. Aside from stains and the things that come with childhood, I'd worry about it getting stolen-- and my child getting harmed in the process of being mugged. I'm also cheap, and $250 could go a long way in a savings bond cashed out at age 18, or savings towards college/car/lifelong investment, or towards education/tutoring/special interest classes/heirloom furniture/hope chest that could be enjoyed for longer of some variety. But if money is no object, and $250 isn't a worry if it gets dirty/spilled on/puked on/painted on as kids things often do,... go for it, I guess. o-O Personally, I wouldn't, and I'd go with a cheap fabric/nylon/easily washable and cheaply replaceable bag.
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I agree that money can be spent toward more "useful" things but same can be said about the expensive bags that we buy for ourselves. That's what luxury is....it's never a necessity and the money can always be used for savings or investments instead. One has to weigh whether buying the luxury item prevents you from reaching your financial goals. If the answer is yes, then one should not be making the purchase.
 
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She also has a hello kitty bag and one that my mom made for her. They are just got her to play with at home. She doesn't go outside with them. She likes to pretend to wear them but her interest is too short lived for her to go outside with them. I wouldn't let her go outside with the LV either especially at this age.
 
#29
It's a fuzzy and subjective line as to what is considered a frivolous purchase. Technically toys are not a necessity. Kids would pick up household objects and use them in pretend play. But most of us buy kids toys, probably a lot more than they need or even use. A $500 power wheels is not a necessity by any means either, and just as much of a luxury, and one that they will outgrow.

I will say however that this will not be a normal recurring purchase for me. I do see other women posting in other groups of buying the next $1,000+ handbag for their little girl and I cannot fathom that for myself.
 
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The $130 one I got was in good condition but I had tried to clean it over instructions I saw which led to the one handle I did it on to crack and get much darker. I have to admit, it bothered me a lot. I put Cadillac lotion on it and it helped a lot. But I sold it for $225 on a Facebook group and got a better condition one that wasn't missing the zipper pull like my original was.
 
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