Features

• OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED TOY: Inspired by “William,” the iconic ancient Egyptian faience hippo from The Met collection.
• MULTI-SENSORY PLAY: Mirror, crinkly textures, colorful ribbons, and gentle rattles stimulate sight, touch, and hearing.
• BABY-SAFE TEETHER: Soft silicone elements help massage gums while encouraging tactile exploration.
• STROLLER-FRIENDLY DESIGN: Includes an easy-attach ring for play on strollers, carriers, or activity gyms.
• VISUAL DISCOVERY: Bright colors and playful textures encourage early visual tracking and curiosity.
• DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Designed by early-childhood specialists in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Product Description

Introduce baby to a world of sensory discovery with the Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Stroller Plush. Inspired by “William,” the iconic blue faience hippopotamus from ancient Egypt housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this soft activity toy transforms a beloved artwork into a playful early learning toy.

Designed for babies ages 0–12 months, this charming hippo includes a variety of sensory features to stimulate sight, touch, and sound. A baby-safe mirror encourages visual exploration and self-recognition, while crinkly fabrics, colorful ribbons, and a gentle rattle provide engaging tactile and auditory experiences.

Soft textured elements and a silicone teether support early sensory development while masssaging little gums. The easy-to-attach ring makes it simple to secure the toy to a stroller, carrier or play gym—bringing artistic discovery wherever baby goes.

Thoughtfully developed by Hape’s early-childhood specialists in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this activity plush blends artistic inspiration with developmental play, making it a beautiful and meaningful gift for families celebrating a new arrival.