Features

• OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Inspired by animal figures found throughout The Met collection, bringing artful storytelling to baby’s earliest play experiences.
• MULTI-SENSORY DISCOVERY: Plush textures, rattles, crinkly fabrics, and tactile materials stimulate sight, sound, and touch.
• SOFT STORYTELLING BOOK: A feature-rich fabric book supports early visual engagement, bonding, and motor development.
• GIFTABLE PRESENTATION: Premium illustrated gift box designed for meaningful gifting moments and beautiful unboxing experiences.
• GIFTABLE & EXPERTLY DEVELOPED: Beautifully packaged and designed with early-childhood specialists in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Product Description

Introduce baby to a world of playful discovery with the Hape x The Met Baby Gift Set, a thoughtfully selected collection of sensory toys designed for ages 0–12 months. Inspired by animal figures found throughout The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s global collection, this charming set blends artistic inspiration with early developmental play.

At the heart of the set is a soft storytelling book featuring “William,” the beloved blue hippopotamus from ancient Egypt, along with other animals inspired by The Met collection. The book features a variety of textures and sounds, encouraging early sensory exploration and bonding moments.

The set also includes a variety of baby-friendly toys designed to stimulate the senses. Textured rattles and a wooden roller provide gentle sound and motion to support auditory development and grasping skills. A soft teether offers massaging comfort while encouraging tactile discovery.

Beautifully presented in a richly illustrated gift box, this set makes a meaningful newborn gift that blends culture, learning, and joyful play. Thoughtfully designed by early-childhood experts in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it introduces babies to a world where art and imagination grow together.