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Nevertheless, the "Sleeping Teddy" may be the perfect teddy bear solution for newborn twins. Ovale was started by former Christian Dior designer Gilles Neveu and business partner Vladimir Fabert. They also sell clothes, soft toys, silverware, jewelry, accessories and handmade christening robes -- most of which can be personalized.

Ovale has shops in Paris, London, Geneva and Zurich and online here.

- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com