Catnip Purse vs Catnip Hairclips: Choosing a Cat Gift
By RSPCA Shop | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Vergelijkingen
Compare the Catnip Purse and Catnip Hairclips for cat-loving gifts. See which suits a practical everyday accessory and which makes a small, playful extra.
Quick answer
Choose the Catnip Purse when you want a substantial, practical cat themed gift for a cat lover. Choose the Set of Two Catnip Hairclips when you need a small, playful accessory or a lower-cost extra, and consider the Bumblebee Hairclips only for a bee-loving child aged 3 or over.
Storage and everyday use separate the two cat gifts
The Catnip Purse is built for carrying cards, coins, and receipts, so it earns its place in a daily bag rather than sitting in a drawer. The Catnip Hairclips are decorative: they hold a hairstyle and add a whiskered detail, but they do not replace a wallet or purse.
That difference matters when you are buying for a cat owner who already has plenty of novelty items. A purse with a clear window and card slots is useful even if the recipient is picky about accessories; hairclips are a lighter gesture that suits a stocking filler or a small thank-you.
Material and age considerations
The Catnip Hairclips are made from 80% acrylic and 20% alloy with a gold slide clip fastening, which suits everyday hair styling but is not described as a child's toy. The Bumblebee Hairclips are explicitly not suitable for children under 3, so they are the wrong choice for a toddler gift even though they are the lowest-priced option here.
The Catnip Purse has no age guidance in the supplied facts, so treat it as an accessory for an adult or older child rather than a toy. If you are buying for a young child, neither catnip item is presented as a plaything.
Why the catnip name can mislead
None of these three products is described as a catnip toy for cats. The catnip name refers to the cat-themed design, not to a scent or filling for pets. If your goal is a catnip toy gift set for a cat, these are not that product; they are gifts for cat owners and cat lovers.
That distinction keeps you from buying a hairclip or purse expecting a cat to play with it. The Bumblebee Hairclips are also a bee design rather than a cat design, so they work as a cute extra for a child who likes glitter and insects, not as a cat-themed gift.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Practical gift vs small token: Pick the Catnip Purse when the gift should be used daily and hold cards, coins, and receipts. Pick the Catnip Hairclips when you want a light, playful extra that does not need to carry anything. If the recipient already carries a wallet they love, the hairclips avoid duplicating it.
- Cat theme vs bee theme: The Catnip Purse and Catnip Hairclips both use cat designs. The Bumblebee Hairclips are a bee design, so they fit a different taste even though they are the cheapest of the three. Match the animal to the recipient's actual preference, not just the price.
- Age and material check: The Bumblebee Hairclips carry a not-suitable-under-3 warning, and the Catnip Hairclips list acrylic and alloy materials. The Catnip Purse has no age guidance supplied, so choose it for an adult or older child. For a toddler, skip all three and look for a gift labelled for that age group.
Product facts at a glance
- Catnip Purse: The Catnip Purse has two zip pockets for coins, two secret sections for notes or receipts, 18 card slots, and a clear window. It works as a real everyday purse, so the cat design is a bonus rather than the only reason to buy it.
Catnip Purse - Set of Two Catnip Hairclips: The Set of Two Catnip Hairclips includes one black cat and one white cat clip, made from 80% acrylic and 20% alloy with a gold slide clip fastening. The pair gives you two wearable options and a materials list you can check against the recipient's preferences.
Set of Two Catnip Hairclips - Bumblebee Hairclips: The Bumblebee Hairclips are a glittery pair measuring 6.1 cm × 2.2 cm × 0.9 cm and are not suitable for children under 3. They suit a small, low-cost gift for an older child, but the age warning rules them out for toddlers.
Which cat gift fits your recipient?
Best for
- A cat lover who wants a usable purse with card slots and coin pockets
- A recipient who enjoys cat-themed accessories but prefers a practical gift
- A cat owner who needs a small, wearable pair of clips in two cat designs
Not for
- Anyone shopping for an actual catnip toy for a cat
- A child under 3, because the Bumblebee Hairclips carry an age warning and the catnip items are not presented as toys
- A bee-themed gift, where the Bumblebee Hairclips are the better match
