Hape x The Met | Tree of Life Play Mat
Introduce baby to the world of art and sensory discovery with the Hape x The Met Tree of Life Tummy Time Infant Mat. Inspired by the intricate details of a 17th-century British tapestry depicting the Tree of Life in The Met collection, this high-contrast playmat offers visual stimulation and multi-sensory engagement for infants 0–12 months.
Featuring a baby-safe mirror, teether, crinkly flaps, sensory ribbons, and a hidden squeaker, it’s designed to support early development through touch, sight, and sound. Lie it flat for tummy time or fold it into a standing mirror for seated play. A photo pocket adds a personalized touch to your baby’s artistic journey.
Lightweight and foldable, this mat is easy to bring on the go and makes a perfect newborn gift. Thoughtfully developed by Hape’s childhood experts in collaboration with The Met, it merges artistic heritage with expert-backed developmental design—bringing the Museum experience into everyday moments of learning and discovery.
- OFFICIAL MET LICENSED TOY: Features details from a tapestry depicting the Tree of Life from The Met collection, blending culture and early childhood development in one beautiful play experience.
- MULTI-SENSORY ENGAGEMENT: Includes mirror, teether, crinkle flaps, textured ribbons, and squeaker to stimulate sight, touch, and hearing.
- HIGH-CONTRAST VISUALS: Black-and-white details support early visual tracking and cognitive focus for babies 0–12 months.
- TWO WAYS TO PLAY: Use as a flat tummy-time mat or fold into a standing mirror for seated interaction.
- PERSONALIZED TOUCH: Photo pocket lets parents add a loved one’s image to promote bonding and recognition.
- PORTABLE AND GIFTABLE: Folds easily for travel or nursery storage; a thoughtful gift for newborns and baby showers.
- DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Designed by Hape’s early-childhood team in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Little Whimsy is an online store based on Auckland’s North Shore. Orders are packed and dispatched from our Hillcrest warehouse.
We aim to dispatch orders within 3 business days, although dispatch may take longer during busy periods, new releases, Christmas and major sales. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking once your order has been packed and collected by the courier.
New Zealand shipping
We ship New Zealand-wide.
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Free NZ shipping on orders $200 and over, including rural delivery, unless an oversize surcharge applies
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$9 flat rate courier shipping for orders under $200
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Rural delivery for orders under $200: $14 no signature or $15 signature/photo required
- Some large or bulky items may have an oversize shipping surcharge, which will be shown at checkout where applicable
Most New Zealand orders arrive within 3–5 business days from dispatch, although rural addresses and busy courier periods may take longer.
Please note that delivery timeframes are estimates only and may be affected by courier delays, weather events, public holidays or high-volume periods.
Once your order has been packed, you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking details.
Tracking may take up to 1 business day to update after your parcel has been collected and scanned by the courier.
Click & collect
Click & collect is available from our Hillcrest warehouse on Auckland’s North Shore.
Pickups are available: Monday and Wednesday, 10am–2pm
Please wait until you receive your collection email before coming in, as this means your order has been packed and is ready to collect. Our warehouse is not open for browsing, and orders cannot be collected before you receive your pickup confirmation.
Delivery address changes
Please check your delivery address carefully before placing your order.
If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. If your order has not yet been packed or collected by the courier, we’ll do our best to update it.
Once an order has been dispatched, we are unable to change the delivery address from our end. You may be able to request a redirect directly through the courier, depending on the service used.
Authority to leave
If you choose authority to leave or request that your parcel is left without a signature, this is at your own risk.
Little Whimsy is not responsible for parcels that are marked as delivered by the courier but are lost, stolen or damaged after being left at the delivery address.
Australian shipping
We ship to Australia, with rates shown at checkout based on your cart and delivery address.
Australian parcels are sent with tracking. Once your parcel arrives in Australia, tracking and delivery are handled by the local postal or courier service.
Any customs charges, duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
International shipping
We ship to many international destinations, with available rates shown at checkout depending on your cart and delivery country.
International delivery times vary by destination and service selected. Parcels may also be delayed by customs processing or local postal services.
Please note that any customs charges, duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
Shipping to the United States, including Puerto Rico, is currently paused due to recent tariff and shipping changes.
Bulky or oversized items
Some large, heavy or bulky items may incur additional shipping charges.
Where possible, any oversize surcharge will show at checkout. If your order contains unusually bulky items and the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than charged, we may contact you before dispatch to discuss options.
International duties, taxes & customs fees
For orders delivered outside New Zealand, import VAT, customs duties, tariffs, customs fees, brokerage fees, carrier handling fees and/or local taxes may be payable on arrival. These charges are set by the destination country and/or carrier and are the customer’s responsibility.
By placing an international order, you agree to pay any applicable import charges required for delivery. If a parcel is refused, unpaid, unclaimed or returned to us because these charges are not paid, original shipping, return shipping, carrier fees and any non-refundable charges may be deducted from any refund due.
Sale and busy period dispatch
During major sales, Christmas, new releases or especially busy periods, dispatch may take longer than usual.
We pack orders as quickly as possible in the order they are received and are unable to prioritise individual orders during these periods.
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