Mini Hippi flodhästen

The way Hippi’s design leans into the whole “bath time” personality is adorable—my toddler now insists on bringing her into the tub every night. The plush stays soft even after a few rinses, and the little smile makes drying off a game.

My daughter saw the bath-loving hippo on the site and now insists Hippi joins every bubble bath with her, though I have to wring it out afterward. It’s surprisingly sturdy for all the dunking it’s survived.

I was a little worried the water theme would just be a gimmick, but the bath-time detail is actually what my daughter loves most when we play pretend. Hippi's fabric is soft enough for snuggling and holds up well to being dragged everywhere, which is all I really ask for.