Blue Sleeping Baby Dents de Lait Limoges Box

A sleeping baby dressed in blue rests peacefully on this porcelain box, a tender tribute to a new arrival. Hand-painted in Limoges, France, it follows the French dents de lait tradition, named for the milk teeth of infancy.

Sweet Dreams in Blue

There is nothing more peaceful than a sleeping baby, and this porcelain piece captures that hush perfectly. The soft blue marks it as a boy's keepsake, ideal for welcoming a son or grandson. In France, a dents de lait box traditionally marks the milestone of a first lost tooth.

Nursery Treasures

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Belongs with baby, nursery and christening themed pieces
• Pairs well with a pink sleeping baby, baby carriage or rattle box

Welcoming a Baby Boy

It makes a meaningful present at a baby shower, a christening, a baptism or a first birthday. Grandparents often choose it to mark the arrival of a new grandson. Place it on a nursery dresser, a bookshelf beside the baby book, or on a parent's nightstand.

Years from now, it will be a sweet reminder of those first quiet nights.