As a busy parent it can be hard to find the time to get out to the shops. Or perhaps you’re in hospital post-birth and realise you need some more essentials in tiny sizes.
Of course there’s always the option to shop online, but sometimes that just doesn’t cut it. Perhaps you want to see a product in action, or ask a question, or get advice . . .
You can now book in to have a video call with our in-store team. They can show you close ups, give you a demo or help you choose when you’re confused by all the options. It’s the perfect option for busy parents.
Here's why our virtual shopping service is a game-changer:
Personalized Assistance:
Need help finding the right stroller, cot, or baby monitor for you? Our team of knowledgeable experts can help.
Virtual Tours:
Explore our store virtually with guided tours led by our experienced staff. From nursery furniture setups to the latest babywear arrivals, our virtual tours give you an immersive shopping experience without leaving your home (or birthing unit).
Shop with confidence:
Once you've made your selections, you’ll have the peace of mind to buy online. Then you can have your purchase delivered to your door or arrange a Click & Collect.
Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, we're here to make your parenthood journey a little bit easier. Embrace the convenience of our virtual shopping service and enjoy a stress-free shopping experience like never before.
House invites your child in for hours of open-ended play and activity. Each room has its own scenario to inspire your child to do their own storytelling. Open ended play encourages children to find their own individual way to play, offer learning through problem solving, building and exploring. This doll house is a place where your child can be creative and develop their fine motor skills, while enjoying hands-on learning. Most importantly, it's place where they can bring their imagination to life.
Designed for the Stokke® MuTable™ Play Table
A wooden doll house that encourages creative play & fine motor skills
Invites your child in for hours of open-ended play and activity
Inspires children to do their own storytelling
Multiple scenarios in the doll house for hands-on, imaginative play
Each room has its own colorful, inspiring theme
Easy tool-free assembly
Made with wood (MDF)
Free from harmful substances
Wipes clean easily
Available with accessories such as dolls and furniture (sold separately)
Discover the freedom to move confidently with the Nuna PIPA NEXT In Caviar Colour, the capsule designed to adapt to your family’s life. Weighing just 2.8 kg*, it’s effortlessly portable for errands, travel, and everyday adventures, while offering advanced safety and comfort features to keep your little one secure and content. From taxis to family cars, the PIPA NEXT makes life with baby smoother, simpler, and reassuringly safe.
Built for modern parenting, it blends top rated safety with thoughtful luxury and practical versatility. Nuna’s NEXT system™ lets one base accommodate multiple compatible products for up to four years, supporting your child’s growth without compromise.
Every detail is designed with care - from the Dream Drape™ canopy to breathable Merino wool and TENCEL™ fabrics, and a high strength handle engineered to absorb crash forces, offering peace of mind for parents and comfort for baby.
Everyone deserves to experience the magic of Christmas. That’s why we’re collecting gifts to help spread joy to families in need.
We’ve teamed up with two wonderful charities – Nurturing Families in Auckland and Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch – who will make sure the gifts bring cheer to families who could use a little extra support this holiday season.
How to take part
Every gift makes a difference. If you’d like to drop something in to either our Newmarket or Christchurch stores that would be wonderful. We’re accepting new gifts for children of any age. Great presents include toys, games and books – no food items please.
Gifts don’t need to be wrapped, but if they are, just add a tag with a guide for the recipient eg boy aged 1-2.
The charities
Both charities we’re donating to do incredible work throughout the year to support families.
Nurturing Families offer a variety of services and programmes designed to support parents and children in our community. From Crisis Packs filled with essential items to diverse community programmes, their aim is to empower lives, build resilient communities, and nurture the potential of future generations.
LINK: https://www.nurturingfamilies.nz/
Ronald McDonald House works in the Canterbury region caring for whānau with a child in hospital due to illness or injury. They provide families with accommodation, practical support, and a caring community so families can stay involved in their child’s care.
LINK: https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.nz/
Spread the Holiday Cheer
The holiday season is a time for family, togetherness, and giving back. Share the joy of giving and join us in making the season a little brighter for families in our community who need it most.
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s never too early to start planning for the magic of Christmas morning. Whether you’re after meaningful keepsakes, playful surprises, or thoughtful stocking stuffers, Dimples has everything you need to make this season memorable - all in one place.
We’ve handpicked gift ideas that spark imagination, support development, and bring a little extra joy to your family’s celebrations.
A Little Piece of New Zealand – Gifts to Send Overseas
Sending a little Christmas love across the miles? A gift from New Zealand is a thoughtful way to share a piece of home with family and friends overseas.
If you’re looking for something practical and precious, the Dimples Merino collection is a go-to. Made here in New Zealand, it's perfect for gifting. And you can't go past the hand-embroidered Dimples bee or rose on the classic cream collection
We also have the iconic buzzy bee for a nostalgic Kiwi gift still loved by little ones.
The Big Gift – Bikes, Scooters & Play Equipment
Some Christmas presents are just too exciting to fit in a stocking!
For little adventurers with energy to burn, bikes, scooters, ride-ons and play equipment make wonderful gifts that encourage movement, confidence and hours of fun.
The Scoot & Ride range is a fantastic choice for active little ones. With clever designs that grow with children, these scooters and ride-ons are made for everything from first adventures to confident cruising.
Kinderfeets is another go-to, with their range of wooden climbing frames and bikes.
Or look at a wooden Vintage Dolls House or Play Kitchen from Classic World.
The Stokke MuTable is another great gift idea that will get years of play thanks to it’s flippable tops with different activities.
If you're looking for that extra-special gift from Santa, Mum & Dad or the grandparents, these are the gifts that keep on giving, encouraging outdoor adventures, coordination and confidence long after Christmas morning.
Activity Toys – Learning Through Play
The best toys are often the ones that keep curious little minds and busy hands entertained. Activity toys make fantastic Christmas gifts because they combine fun with opportunities to explore, discover and learn new skills.
Connetix magnetic tiles are a wonderful choice for budding builders. With endless possibilities for creating colourful towers, houses and imaginative structures, they encourage creativity, problem-solving and open-ended play.
For little ones we also love these Stacking Blocks and Discoveroo puzzles for a fun, hands-on way to develop fine motor skills, shape recognition and hand-eye coordination.
Craft & Creative Toys – For Little Imaginations
Christmas is the perfect time to inspire budding artists and creative little minds.
The colourful Ooly range of art supplies is a good place to start.
As are HeyDoodle's on-the-go colouring mats or the large, Washable Colouring In Tablecloth Sets from Colour Me Kids
These sets are perfect for keeping little ones entertained during the summer holidays, rainy afternoons or quiet time at home. And who knows? You might just end up with a masterpiece worthy of a spot on the fridge!
Cuddly Companions to Treasure
Soft toys make a timeless gift, offering comfort, companionship and plenty of cuddles for years to come.
From the irresistibly soft Jellycat soft toys to the playful animal friends from Little Big Friends and Les Ptipotos, our collection is full of lovable characters just waiting to meet their new best friend.
Pop one in a stocking or tuck it under the tree - you can’t go wrong with a little softness at Christmas.
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Inspired by Their Interests
Really want their little eyes to light up? Shop according to their favourite things.
Got a little dinosaur enthusiast or an ocean-obsessed explorer on your Christmas list? To make finding the perfect present easier, we've grouped our toys into some fun themed collections.
Stocking Fillers
Sometimes the smallest presents bring the biggest smiles for little ones!
For babies, think colourful rattles, teething toys, sensory balls and little bath toys that are just the right size for tiny hands.
For toddlers and older children, Zazi Re-positional Road Tape will turn any space into a race track for mini vehicles.
Practical gifts can be fun too! Think a cute new drink bottle or pair of sunglasses.
However you're spending the holidays this year, we’re here to help make gifting easy.
Shop online or visit us in Newmarket or Christchurch to discover our Christmas gift ideas in person. And if you're not quite sure what to choose, our friendly team is always happy to help you find something special.
Let the festive fun begin 🎄
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Little feet have a lot of growing and exploring to do! From those first little steps to running, playing and discovering the world, choosing shoes that are comfortable and designed to move with them is an important part of every stage.
Sleep Struggles? These Soothers Might Just Save Your Sanity 😴
White noise and gentle sound machines help to mask the everyday background noise that can disturb your little one's rest. Think: older siblings, barking dogs, or the neighbour deciding now’s the time to mow the lawn. These soothing sounds - like a heartbeat, waves, or soft shushing - can create a more consistent, calming sleep environment and help baby settle more easily.
Darkness can make a big difference too. A dark room helps reduce visual stimulation and can support your baby’s natural sleep cues, which is especially handy for daytime naps, early bedtimes and those bright summer evenings. If light is sneaking in around curtains or you’re sleeping somewhere unfamiliar, a portable blackout blind can help create a darker, more consistent sleep space wherever you are.
We’ve curated a handy Quiz to help you make a decision, plus a small but mighty collection of trusted sleep soothers and calming aids below, that can help take the edge off bedtime - for both you and your baby.
Love to Dream Sleep Machine
Creating a familiar, calming sound environment is a great way to help signal to baby that it’s time to sleep. The Love to Dream Sleep Machine offers nine soothing sounds, including white, pink and brown noise, rain, shushing and womb sounds, helping to mask everyday household noises that might otherwise disturb naps or nighttime sleep.
It even has a clever cry detection feature which automatically starts your chosen sound if baby stirs! It's got a soft red and warm white nightlight function which is super handy for those 3am feeds and changes. Being rechargeable with up to 22 hours of battery life it's perfect for travelling moments too!
YogaSleep Nod Sound Machine and Night Light
The YogaSleep Nod is the ultimate stay-at-home sleep station, perfect for setting up a consistent, calming bedtime routine in the nursery. It features 20 sleep sounds, including white noise, fan sounds, lullabies, and nature tracks, so you can tailor the soundscape to your baby’s preferences.
What makes it a standout? The built-in nightlight, which emits a warm amber glow to create a peaceful sleep space without overstimulating your baby. You can also set sleep timers or run it all night long, ideal for little ones who are easily stirred.
Simple, soothing, and super customisable, the Nod helps create the kind of sleep environment you’ll both appreciate.
Purflo Total Blackout Blinds
Light can make a huge difference to how easily your baby settles, especially for daytime naps, early bedtimes or those bright summer evenings. The Purflo Total Eclipse Portable Blackout Blind helps create a dark, calming sleep environment by blocking out unwanted light, making it easier to keep baby’s sleep space feeling consistent.
It easily attaches securely to windows using over 100 suction cups and can be adjusted to suit smaller windows, so it’s handy at home as well as when travelling or staying with family. Even better, it folds neatly into its own storage pocket, making it an easy sleep essential to have on hand.
Storytime and Soothing Light for Sweet Dreams
Another beautiful way to support your child’s sleep is by building a calming, familiar bedtime routine - and the CloudBox™ helps make that easy. This clever little device plays comforting bedtime stories while gently projecting sleepy visuals onto the ceiling or wall. With a soothing mix of audio and light, it creates a multisensory environment that helps children wind down at the end of the day.
You can choose from the preloaded stories or record your own – a lovely way to keep bedtime personal, even when you can’t be there in person. Repeating the same story or image each night can become part of your child’s sleep ritual, providing a sense of security and consistency they can count on.
Simple to use and designed for children from birth and up, the CloudBox™ is a thoughtful addition to any nighttime routine – helping little ones feel calm, safe, and ready for sleep.
Supporting Sleep, Naturally
For many families, Magnesium Rescue has become a much loved part of their wind-down ritual. This gentle, topical formula is made from natural ingredients and can be massaged into your child’s back, tummy, or feet at bedtime. It’s designed to help support a relaxed nervous system – a simple, non-invasive way to encourage calm before sleep.
Another lovely option is the Bedtime Bestie - a lightweight magnesium mist infused with calming lavender, designed to support relaxation and make bedtime a little easier. Simply spritz it onto your child’s back or feet as part of your evening routine. It’s a fuss-free way to help little bodies and busy minds slow down – one small spray at a time.
Shop Sleep Saviours at Dimples now
Whether you’re trying to improve naps, master the bedtime routine, or just desperate for an extra hour of sleep, our range of sound machines and calming sleep aids are here to help.
Browse the full collection in-store or online and find the right fit for your baby (and your sleep-deprived self).
