We are a proudly Māori whānau-owned pakihi in Aotearoa 🤎🌿
Safe Swim
Designed with our pēpi + tamariki in mind.
After a year of mahi and feedback from māmā across Aotearoa, we’re proud to bring you our Safe Swim Collection — created to keep our tamariki visible, protected, and comfortable wherever they play.
We’ve carefully chosen the most visible colourways, so whether you’re at the pool, beach, river, or in the sand, you’ll always be able to see your tamariki.
What's New
Ngā Taonga Hou
Whakapapa Collection
Designed with aroha
Made with care
Whānau owned + Operated
Adult Kākahu
Adult Kākahu
ALL ITEMS ♥
ALL ITEMS ♥
Frequently asked questions
When will you restock a specific item?
We typically release each collection as a one-time drop. However, if there’s enough interest, we may restock select items. If there’s something you want back, get in touch with us via email, Instagram, or Facebook.
When will you ship my order?
We aim to have your orders dispatched the same day or the next day, however over busy periods please allow 2-3 working days. We quality check each and every item before we ship them out to you to ensure there is no damage, marks, stains, tears/rips. So please bare with us as we are a small team making sure your kākahu is perfect!
We work Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Please note we are closed on Saturday & Sunday and public holidays. If you place a order over the weekend, they will be fulfilled the next working day.
Change of mind/Cancellations
Please double-check your details and payment method before completing your order.
If you request to cancel after placing an order, a restock and processing fee will apply.
This includes cancellations due to change of mind or incorrect payment method.
As we’re charged transaction fees regardless of cancellation, this fee helps cover those costs and the time taken to process your order.
Can we see your kākahu in-store?
Yes!
Lifestyle sports Tawa
Outlet City, Parking lot 117/24 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington 5028
OR
Pēpi Taiao
56 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010
I have more questions!
Please feel free to reach out to us on our social media! Instagram: @babybear.co.nz
Otherwise you can email us here
babybear.info@icloud.com
For brand inquiries please email us here instead
hello.babybearnz@gmail.com
Let customers speak for us
Awesome swimwear!
We love our set, worth the wait! We sized up to make sure it will fit next year so it’s a little big this year but still wearable.
Ash
Unisex TWO piece Swim
Looking flash for our kaukau!
Definitely worth the wait! As soon as my tamariki stepped out in their new togs for the first time, members of the public commented on how awesome they looked! We live in Australia and with the current heat and strength of Tamanuitera, I feel confident my tamariki’s skin is protected.
Ngā mihi nunui koutou!
No loosing these tamariki any time soon!
Ka mau te wehi!
Hayley Hondow
Unisex One piece Swim
We are in aww of these swim safe swim wear! The colours are so beautiful and vibrant, we had alot of compliments and questions on where we got these 🥰 will purchase again when and if they drop a new line!!
Carla
Unisex TWO piece Swim
Will be buying here again!
Awesome service, 100% A grade quality and super fast shipping! Absolutely love these overalls! Nga Mihi
Taylor Tautari
Whakapapa Overalls
Whakapapa hoodie
Thank you so much I love it! The colours, the patterns, the fabrics are quality. Made to last
Archie MacMillan
Whakapapa Hoodie - Adult
Awesome clothing
Love them they are just as shown in the picture love the colour and very very happy with what I purchased and would purchase more clothing worth the money for sure
Lyndsay Reedy
Lilac Set - Kids
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Absolutely love! So comfy and keeps you so warm excellent material! Told many whānau members about it
Amanda Bond
Whakapapa Hoodie - Adult
Whakapapa hoodie in red ❤️
Such good quality nice and thick and in my sons favourite colour
Samantha Putaranui-Manahi
Whakapapa Hoodie
Pēke - Brown
Perfect size, exactly what I've been wanting. Love the colour, love the design, love the inside pocket, fast delivery.
Perfect for all my pēpi needs for the day while out
Tina Tepu
Bags (Pēke) - Chocolate
School bags
Love the colour and the Māori design just what we wanted for our tamariki! Have wrapped them up for as and excited for them to take them to Kura!
Kaitlin Thompson
Bags (Pēke) - Lilac
Perfect for kohanga
ordered one navy and one lilac. Great quality. Perfect for school/kohanga bags. Side drink holders. Thank you!
A PT
Bags (Pēke) - Lilac