Shower gift giving etiquette for twins ?

kimber1211

My friend is having twins (a boy and a girl) and I will be attending her shower next month.  What is the etiquette on gift giving for twins?  Do I just pick something off of the registry like I would for a single baby?  Also, was trying to think of something creative that is twin-related.  Anyone have any ideas?  Thanks

mistresscox

I think going with the registry is ALWAYS a good idea.  You know they are going to need all of the baby essentials but times TWO-so their registry is even more important with multiples IMO.  Typically someone puts a lot of time and thought into developing a registry-I tend to respect that.  

lizobss

Are you asking if you should give one gift per child?  I would probably give what I would normally give to each child.  EX: If you usually spend $50 for a baby shower then I would spend $100, if I could afford to.

vab1216

I would def. go off the registry. You could get them coordinating outfits or something as well...that would be cute and twin-related

Ritzy19

My friend recently had twins and I bought items off the registry.  I spent a little bit more than I would have for a "single birth", but I don't think there's necessarily a proper etiquette.  I'd spend whatever you feel comfortable with!

SparkFish

If you can afford it, getting a gift for each baby is a nice idea. Alternatively, something nice for mom would also be good - maybe a large diaper bag or a carrier that can hold two babies (like the Moby). If you're on a tight budget, I'm sure anything off the registry would be appreciated, even if it's only a single gift. 

janjag

get something off the registry.  i think you should spend what you feel comfortable spending... don't feel you have to double.  i know diapers/wipes are not exciting, but she will really need them and go through them like wildfire the first few mos.

i just got a gift for b/g twins (no registry available) and one thing i got was picky sticky monthly things - in b/g colors.  hope she doesn't already have them.  anyway i asked b/g MoMs and that was a suggestion they had.

BitterOldHag

janjag:

get something off the registry.  i think you should spend what you feel comfortable spending... don't feel you have to double.  i know diapers/wipes are not exciting, but she will really need them and go through them like wildfire the first few mos.

 

Yep. The main thing I didn't register for or get was pjs. We had to buy a ton (12 NB) so I always give them now as part of a shower gift. A lot of people don't think to buy them and with twins you sometimes go through 4 - 6 pairs a day.

You can get cute, inexpensive ones from Kohls or Carters.

kimber1211

Thanks Ladies!  And sorry for the confusion with the way I worded my question- yes, I was asking if I should get a gift for each child off the registry.  I like the idea of purchasing twice as much since it's for two babies.  Thanks again!

jenn_darrin1515

BitterOldHag:

janjag:

get something off the registry.  i think you should spend what you feel comfortable spending... don't feel you have to double.  i know diapers/wipes are not exciting, but she will really need them and go through them like wildfire the first few mos.

 

Yep. The main thing I didn't register for or get was pjs. We had to buy a ton (12 NB) so I always give them now as part of a shower gift. A lot of people don't think to buy them and with twins you sometimes go through 4 - 6 pairs a day.

You can get cute, inexpensive ones from Kohls or Carters.

right?  who knew you'd "need" so many pjs for the first weeks...I had to send my mother out for a bunch the first day home...and you can't go wrong with something from the registry.

jenn_darrin1515

BitterOldHag:

janjag:

get something off the registry.  i think you should spend what you feel comfortable spending... don't feel you have to double.  i know diapers/wipes are not exciting, but she will really need them and go through them like wildfire the first few mos.

 

Yep. The main thing I didn't register for or get was pjs. We had to buy a ton (12 NB) so I always give them now as part of a shower gift. A lot of people don't think to buy them and with twins you sometimes go through 4 - 6 pairs a day.

You can get cute, inexpensive ones from Kohls or Carters.

right?  who knew you'd "need" so many pjs for the first weeks...I had to send my mother out for a bunch the first day home...and you can't go wrong with something from the registry.