The new Hippy Skippy ball in the shape of an animal. The original Hippy Skippy is the most stable of its kind because its length is longer than many other such toys. The HippySkippy is not only fun to play with but also good for the child's development. On this skippy ball, the child learns to discover and use all her muscles, such as hopping, holding, balancing and the interplay of eyes and hands. HippySkippy is suitable for the growing young child from 3 years to about 7 years.