VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone
A plush-bordered toy phone with light-up squishy buttons, a light-up heart button with melodies and a heartbeat sound, a talking mouth button and a strap.
- Age: 3-24 monthsAge
- 2 AAA required (included for demo purposes only)Batteries
Next to other musical toys
This toy's values are as VTech lists them. The right column covers the other 49 musical toys on this site.
| Spec | This one | Others here |
|---|---|---|
| Age label | Age: 3-24 months | Labels start from birth to 2 years |
| Needs batteries | Yes (2 AAA required (included for demo purposes only)) | 23 of the 24 that list it need batteries |
| Makes sounds | Yes | 47 of the 47 that list it make sounds |
| Lights | Yes | 30 of the 30 that list it light up |
Listed features
- Maker age label starts at 3 months
- Strap for strollers and carriers
Worth checking
- No volume control stated
Where to buy the Hello, Hippo Soft Phone
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- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone | |
|---|---|
| Type | Musical toy |
| Age label (maker) | Age: 3-24 months |
| Sounds or music | Yes |
| Lights | Yes |
| Batteries | 2 AAA required (included for demo purposes only) |
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Hello, Hippo Soft Phone: questions answered
From VTech's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
What age is the VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone for?
The maker labels it "Age: 3-24 months". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What batteries does the VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone use?
Per the maker: 2 AAA required (included for demo purposes only). Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Where these specs come from
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