Hape
Hape x Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Baby Stacker
$229.00
Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Baby Stacker is designed for babies and toddlers ages 10–24 months, transforming one of The Met’s most beloved collection icons into an engaging early learning toy. Through stacking, grasping, and hands-on exploration, little ones can build hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. Inspired by William®, the famous blue hippo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian art collection, this toy features soft blue tones and delicate lotus motifs that reflect the look and symbolism of the original artwork.
The toy includes soft-toned stacking rings and a hippo-shaped topper, allowing babies to stack each ring in sequence and finish with the William figure on top. As they play, children practice ordering, size recognition, and hand control. The rounded, easy-to-grasp pieces are designed for little hands and encourage repeated stacking, removing, and knocking down, supporting sensory exploration, visual observation, and early problem-solving skills in a natural and playful way. Its gentle color palette and art-inspired design also make it a charming decorative piece for a nursery or playroom.
Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this stacker thoughtfully blends art, culture, and early developmental play. Whether chosen as a baby’s first stacking toy, a nursery display piece, or a thoughtful gift for a newborn or first birthday, William the Hippo Baby Stacker offers a beautiful and educational everyday play experience.
Item No.: E0142
Hape
Hape x Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Baby Stacker
$229.00
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Hape x The Met William® the Hippo Baby Stacker is designed for babies and toddlers ages 10–24 months, transforming one of The Met’s most beloved collection icons into an engaging early learning toy. Through stacking, grasping, and hands-on exploration, little ones can build hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. Inspired by William®, the famous blue hippo from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian art collection, this toy features soft blue tones and delicate lotus motifs that reflect the look and symbolism of the original artwork.
The toy includes soft-toned stacking rings and a hippo-shaped topper, allowing babies to stack each ring in sequence and finish with the William figure on top. As they play, children practice ordering, size recognition, and hand control. The rounded, easy-to-grasp pieces are designed for little hands and encourage repeated stacking, removing, and knocking down, supporting sensory exploration, visual observation, and early problem-solving skills in a natural and playful way. Its gentle color palette and art-inspired design also make it a charming decorative piece for a nursery or playroom.
Developed in collaboration with Hape and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, with guidance from early childhood experts, this stacker thoughtfully blends art, culture, and early developmental play. Whether chosen as a baby’s first stacking toy, a nursery display piece, or a thoughtful gift for a newborn or first birthday, William the Hippo Baby Stacker offers a beautiful and educational everyday play experience.
Item No.: E0142
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Carefully designed to support every stage of childhood.
Carefully designed to support every stage of childhood.