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.
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 🎄
