Kids stuff
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Puzzles, Toys
Kidz Jigz
Original Designed Jigsaws to educate young minds. Kidz Jigz, a mother and daughter team (also known as the puzzle ladies) who work from their homes in Tauranga, New Zealand.
It all started back in the day when Saasha’s girls said “Mum can you make us a puzzle.” Big mistake – they are now teenagers saying “Mum do we have to put the puzzles together” and we say “well do you want to go to the movies”.
All jokes aside, it’s been a lot of hard work and determination but we are so glad that fateful day happened as we are both doing a job which we love and find very rewarding.
It’s nice to go to centres and see children loving our puzzles. Big thanks to our family (especially Dad) for all the help and support over the years and our loyal customers who make Kidz Jigz what it is today.
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Dolls, doll houses and doll accessories, Soft toys
Kwirky Kreations
PeteVal Boon from Kwirky Kreations loves to make special, quirky designs that put a smile on your face.
She creates a variety of crafts including unicorns and dinosaur heads, Fofucha dolls (look-alike figurines of a loved one / favourite character from a picture), hand puppets, soft toys and crochet animals.
All goods are made with the greatest of care and in many cases, can be made to order – just send in a photo or link with the request. The dolls and soft toys are machine-washable.
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Children, Jackets & jumpers, Soft toys
Lil’ Lucy Locket
Melissa is the creative mind behind Lil’ Lucy Locket (named after my first grandbaby) and she’s based in Timaru.
She dusted off the sewing machine when her first grandchild arrived and has not looked back since.
Melissa makes children’s vests from 100% New Zealand wool blankets. They range from 1-4 in sizes and are very generously sized.
She also creates bats for soft toys and ribbon wands (great for indoor play).
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Baby shower, Blankets & covers, Dolls, doll houses and doll accessories, Face masks, Footwear & accessories, Gifts, Soft toys
Little Fae Handmade
Baby shower, Blankets & covers, Dolls, doll houses and doll accessories, Face masks, Footwear & accessories, Gifts, Soft toysLittle Fae Handmade
Samantha is the owner and creator of ‘Little Fae Handmade’. She makes soft toys, dolls, doll beds, reusable face masks (for adults and children), baby shoes and blankets, hair accessories and more.
Her doll beds are especially cute. They make great gifts for Christmas or birthdays for any little doll lover and should fit both the handmade dolls she sells as well as dolls purchased elsewhere. These adorable beds come with a blanket and pillow and she has a wide range of fabrics customers can choose from.
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Activity boxes
Little Farmer
Melanie is the mother of two youngsters. Her small home business is Little Farmer, a child subscription box for the seasonal gardening and nature activities. Melanie believes that having children with a great link to nature is very important, and she wants to make it as simple as possible to help parents teach and learn with them.
The boxes take the trouble out of knowing when to plant and provide easy instructions on how to sow your seeds and take care of each plant type. Small Farmer’s boxes do great gifts too! They sell one-time packs, monthly subscriptions, or prepaid subscriptions for 3, 6, or 12 months.
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Baby shower, Feeding, Teethers, Toys & Play, Wooden toys
Little Wooden Loves
Greg from Little Wooden Loves is a grandfather and woodturner. He handcrafts beautiful eco-friendly little wooden love rattles for young children to enjoy.
His baby rattles make teething pain “go away” and the wood he uses has antibacterial properties!
Little Wooden Love rattles are handcrafted out of all things natural, no plastic or harmful chemicals that hurt our planet or baby’s wee insides. Strong hardwood is used so little ones can enjoy chomping and know that they are safe.
Greg’s latest addition is a Kauri wooden bowl for babies. The bowls are made out of natural recycled New Zealand Kauri which has the best antibacterial properties! Bowls can be purchased individually or in packs of 2 and 3.
Personalisation (name) on rattles and bowls available.
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Accessories, Knitting & weaving, Soft toys, Toys & Play
Littlest Pip Knits
Littlest Pip Knits is a local Christchurch business making high-quality knitwear and crochet products. The creator, Pip, makes all things knitting and crochet related – lots of warm winter accessories and eco-friendly make-up remover pads, as well as cute crochet toys for little ones!
Everything is made by hand, high-quality goods that last from sustainable and natural materials.
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Clothing, Soft toys, Baby shower, Crochet, Gifts, Blankets, Christmas decorations, Tea towels, cloths and oven mittens
Loop Mania Crochet
Clothing, Soft toys, Baby shower, Crochet, Gifts, Blankets, Christmas decorations, Tea towels, cloths and oven mittensLoop Mania Crochet
Shivani from Loop Manie Crochet has been crocheting for more than ten years. She lives in Dunedin and is the mother of a lovely 10 years boy, the reason to start the small crochet business.
Most of the crochet items are for newborn and toddler kids, but she crochets items for adults too.
She creates each item with the utmost care. She has made cardigans, beanies, mittens, booties/ boots, dress, hoodies, jumpsuit, personalised blankets, baby shower set and more especially designed for their very special first photoshoot.
She also makes coasters, face scrubbies, scrunchie, headband, ipad / tablet covers, shawls, scarfs fingerless gloves and many more.
Custom orders for any pattern are taken.
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Wooden toys
Moo & The Gang
A homeschooling family, living fulltime on the road in our vintage bus! Here is the story of Moo & The Gang:
As a Steiner/Waldorf inspired family with small children on one income, beautiful handmade toys were well out of our finances league. So, as true children of our great DIY nation, we made our own!
A few years, and a couple more children {making a total of 4!} down the track, and now proudly a Steiner/Waldorf inspired home-educating family, we decided to share the handmade love.
Our wooden toys are free-cut, sanded, painted with non-toxic waterbased paints, and sealed with a beeswax-coconut oil blend.
We hope our lovingly crafted pieces enrich your home, and inspire you in your own pursuits of DIYness and creativity!
Note: If anyone in your family has a nut allergy that prohibits the use of coconut oil please contact us and we will discuss other sealing options with you.
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Children, Outdoor, Overalls
Mud Mates
Alana is the owner and operator of Mud Mates. She’s based in Hawke’s Bay and also mom of two.
When Alana found herself constantly changing her wee boys’ dirty clothing and struggling with a never-ending pile of laundry, she put her thinking cap on to find a better way.
She got to work and had a pair of protective coveralls made for him. The best thing was experiencing the joy of being able to take off grubby, dirty overalls to reveal clean, new clothes underneath! Spurred on by the positive feedback from other parents, Alana turned her idea into a company and Mud Mates was born.
Helping mums worldwide spend less time with laundry and more time playing with their kids!
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Bibs & burp cloths, Blankets & covers, Footwear & accessories, Nappies & changing, Pregnancy & Maternity, Swings and ladders, Toys & Play
Mustard Seed
Bibs & burp cloths, Blankets & covers, Footwear & accessories, Nappies & changing, Pregnancy & Maternity, Swings and ladders, Toys & PlayMustard Seed
Shannon is mum of 2 boys and runs the small business, Mustard Seed, from her home in Hamilton.
Shannon wanted to make things that are useful and beautiful, things that she would want to personally use for her and her children. She tries to find fun and beautiful fabrics to make her products and is happy to take custom orders.
She makes a bunch of different homemade baby accessories including baby bibs, nests, pregnancy pillows, burp cloths, cot and bassinet sheets, feeding pillows, portable change mats, baby blankets, canvas baby swings, and more.
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Activity boxes, Educational
My Learning Box
The My Learning Box™ team is a group of enthusiastic, New Zealand based educators who are passionate about revolutionising education at home. They believe in;
- All kiwis having access to fun, home-based learning opportunities
- Replacing screentime with stimulating, hands-on and real learning activities
- Creating the most engaging and age-appropriate learning resources for Kiwi kids
- Helping families with their child’s educational journey
A My Learning Box™ means you’ll have a tailor-made resource that connects you with your child’s education, helping to build a positive relationship with their learning at home.
Ultimately, they strive to make education easy.
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Kitchen helper stool, Toys, Wood
Noble Woodcraft
Noble Woodcraft specialises in the design and construction of hand-crafted wooden, furniture, household items or custom goods.
We have a growing range of products and are always looking to innovate to meet the customer’s needs. You can check out our current range of products here or alternatively contact us to discuss the details of a custom woodworking project.
All our products are made from the most suitable and visually appealing timber types and combinations. Timber used is sourced from local suppliers and importers, all with commitments to conservation and the ethical sourcing of wood.
All of our woodworking is done locally in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Wooden toys
NZ Play Planks
Hello from NZ Play Planks where you can build almost anything you can imagine…. fort, castle, bus, train, playhouse….. It’s all up to you.
Made with untreated ply, these play plank sets enable children to assemble and re-assemble multiple play configurations.
An activity that will be sure to keep the kids busy for hours while encouraging creative and cooperative construction play. A great way to minimize screen time and encourage tactile play.
Home-made in Pokeno. One set consists of 156 pieces. We are able to send anywhere in New Zealand. Shipping costs are additional.
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Educational, Wooden toys
Play by Nature
Play by Nature is a locally owned business run by two small families based in Nelson. They skillfully make quality hand-crafted educational wooden toys for your child and also a few classic toys that no toy box would be complete without.
At their local workshop, they are hard at work designing and building the highest quality wooden toys with a passion for innovation and top workmanship.
These beautifully hand-crafted toys are great fun for children:
- Montessori/Waldorf
- Motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Spatial reasoning
- Problem-solving
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Activity boxes, Educational, Wooden toys
Project Play
In 2017, after playing with the concept for many years, Angela decided to take the plunge and start ProjectPlay.
Angela is a fully-registered ECE Teacher with a Teaching Bachelor’s Degree. She has over 10 years of private/corporate early learning centre teaching experience and has served as a liaison instructor, mentor and headteacher. She has a keen interest in infants’ and toddlers learning and development.
In sunny Hawke’s Bay, ProjectPlay is a kiwi-owned and run family company. Angela strives to bring consistency, open-ended loose parts and services for children ages 0-6 alongside her husband and son. For opportunities that inspire and spark the imagination, they do all the hard work and scour the neighbourhood and the globe.
They value real, authentic play experiences for children. Project Play is inspired by Montessori, Rudolph Steiner and Pikler philosophies while also supporting the theory of loose parts.
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Soft toys
Rhubarb Patch Creations
Robyn from Rhubarb Patch Creations creates soft toys using Amigurumi crochet technique. Each piece is one of a kind, a unique heirloom that can be passed down to the next generation.
Robyn is also able to make customised pieces as required.
* What is Amigurumi crochet?
Amigurumi (編みぐるみ, lit. “crocheted or knitted stuffed toy”) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a compound of the Japanese words 編み ami, meaning “crocheted or knitted”, and 包み kurumi, literally “wrapping”, as in 縫い包み nuigurumi “(sewn) stuffed doll”.
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Sports and Exercise, Toys, Wood
Rock-it boards
The innovative yet remarkably simple concept for indoor activity and movement enables almost anyone, of any age, to partake in stimulating, low impact, enjoyable exercise. For children the possibilities also for creative open-ended play are infinite.
Rock-it Boards are beautiful curved wooden balance / exercise / play boards. These unique, stylish boards have been designed right here in Hawkes Bay New Zealand. Each board is shaped and handcrafted from laminated NZ – grown pine. Finally they are lacquered with either a natural or whitewash oil/resin finish.
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Accessories, Clothing, Men, Soft toys, Women
Sherlin Alpacas
Sheryl and her husband Lindsay run Sherlin Alpacas New Zealand in West Melton Christchurch.
They have nearly 300 alpacas on their farm. They have a shop on-site and online selling a huge range of alpaca products including gorgeous baby and kids clothing, adult clothing and accessories.
They also welcome commissions for knitting children and baby clothing in various colours and styles.
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Swings and ladders, Toys & Play
Solvej Swings
Solvej (sool-vay) Swings provides stylish swings of timeless Scandinavian design, made from the best quality materials to ensure a safe and fun swing. Read more about the benefits of swinging on their website.
Founded by Jenny Etherington and Thomas Mortimer in 1993 following the birth of their daughter Solvej. A cabinet maker and seamstress by trade, they were unhappy with the idea of putting their daughter in a moulded plastic swing so designed their own natural alternative.
The swings continue to be made in their rural home town of Matiere, New Zealand to foster the dream of providing employment and supporting the community in rural sectors of New Zealand and remain sustainable and as environmentally friendly as possible.
Their flagship convertible Baby-Toddler swings:
- are suitable from 6 months to 6 years old
- are for indoor or outdoor use
- are independently tested for multiple international safety standards
- carry a 9 year guarantee
- are easy to clean and move
- has a firm seat to support core development (swinging is great for vestibular development too, and getting babies to sleep!)
All the swings are made to last a lifetime (or more!) to provide joy to as many as possible. They are all made ethically, with a living wage paid to all employees, supportive work environment, environmentally sustainable business practices from the bottom to the top and a lot of love.
Solvej Swings are also sold in stores around the country.
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Accessories, Baby room & furniture, Baby shower, Balms, ointments and lotions, Bibs & burp cloths, Children, Clothing, Gifts, Health & beauty, Health & Care, Skincare, Teethers, Toys & Play, Women, Wooden toys
Stellar & Me
Accessories, Baby room & furniture, Baby shower, Balms, ointments and lotions, Bibs & burp cloths, Children, Clothing, Gifts, Health & beauty, Health & Care, Skincare, Teethers, Toys & Play, Women, Wooden toysStellar & Me
Stellar & Me is managed by Annalise and Shannon, two sisters from Dunedin with a huge passion for New Zealand made clothing, toys and accessories for babies, children, and mums.
After taking over the business in July 2019 they always knew they wanted to bring in a lot more New Zealand brands and products plus their own brand, the response has been overwhelmingly positive so they have transitioned Stellar & Me to be 100% New Zealand made.
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Outdoor, Soft toys
Sticks and String
Sticks and String makes unique, quality gifts and crafts, using just that – sticks and strings!
Their feature product must be the Graffiti Monster Matchbox Mate. This tiny monster (7cm high) comes with their own handmade blanket and pillow, all ready to be tucked into their Graffiti House at bedtime. The Graffiti house has a tiny label asking that the Monster be looked after.
Great for slipping into pockets, carrying on a car ride to Grandma’s and the great stocking stuffer.
Miniature toys have children’s unique charm the smaller they are, the added accessories all help to raise the charm factor. Add in a custom hideaway, and unbounded is the magic.
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Activity boxes, Cake, Cakes, biscuits and slices
Sweet Little Favors
Natalie, the owner of Sweet Little Favors is a mum of 6 children aged between 19 and 2 and is based in Auckland.
She creates bespoke custom sugar cookies personalised for your special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and gender reveals. Whatever the occasion, they will create to suit! They also do custom logo cookies for your business or corporate event.
Sweet Little Favors delivers nationally but has also successfully posted orders to California, USA.
Although the cookie flavours are constantly expanding, some of her current flavours include:
- white chocolate cranberry
- peanut butter white chocolate & macadamia nut
- caramilk cookies
- coconut cookies
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Activity boxes, Cake, Cakes, biscuits and slices
Sweetie Pie
Sweetie Pie is a boutique cupcakery situated in St. Heliers, Auckland. Cakes and Cupcakes are baked fresh each morning and flavours are different each day.
They take orders from their online selection, or you can contact them for a quote on something unique for weddings, birthdays, celebrations & other events.
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