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baby shower etiquette - twins?

PamelaCPamelaC member
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WDYT - if the mom-to-be is having twins, are you supposed to bring two gifts?
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Re: baby shower etiquette - twins?

  • Alexandra*sMomAlexandra*sMom member
    I wouldn't say so.  Just something that can be used for both.
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  • RaphSandra2005RaphSandra2005 member
    I guess it's up to the individual and what you're comfortable with spending.  I would give either something for each baby, or something that can/will be used for both, like a bottle sterilizer or diaper genie. 
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  • JenG1979JenG1979
    Are they same sex?  I would think 2 gifts would be appropriate or double of something like 2 baby shampoos,2 towels, 2 powders etc....  Perhaps 2 boxes of diapers (small box) or just 1 jumbo box.  With twins IMO you need double the stuff so I would say yes.  Piggy Banks may be great gift ideas, you can find them cheap at Target.  We got DS one there for $10 last weekend.  GL!
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  • dstardstar
    I am not sure what etiquette would state but if I was in that situation:  If I bought clothes, then I would get 2, if it was something that both babies could use than I would get one, ie. swing, diaper bag etc.  Also, if you bought a large ticket item, I think buying one would be alright too, ie. crib. 
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  • jenkmjenkm
    I'm having twins and can tell you what was done for me...  Most people did give me more than I think they would have for one baby.  But not necessarily 2 gifts.  I think they spent a little more in general though, which was not expected but greatly appreciated as this 2 baby thing is expensive!!  HTH
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  • robinsokjrobinsokj member

    imagedstar:
    I am not sure what etiquette would state but if I was in that situation:  If I bought clothes, then I would get 2, if it was something that both babies could use than I would get one, ie. swing, diaper bag etc.  Also, if you bought a large ticket item, I think buying one would be alright too, ie. crib. 

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  • Melly MelMelly Mel member
    I would bring a gift for each baby.
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  • charteachscharteachs
    At my shower if I got clothes people usually gave me two outfits.  If it was gear though I just got one.  I did register for two car seats, Bumbo seats, etc.  I ended up getting everything which is nice. 
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  • PipigirlPipigirl

    imagecharteachs:
    At my shower if I got clothes people usually gave me two outfits.  If it was gear though I just got one.  I did register for two car seats, Bumbo seats, etc.  I ended up getting everything which is nice. 

    Same thing here. I got a TON of  0-3 months clothing and even with having two, I returned a bunch. Some things I did exchange for a bigger size, but with twins it's hard to know sizes. I would suggest practical gifts like diapers, wipes or gift cards. Not as exciting or cute, but the mom-to-be will appreciate it. 

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  • mjm123mjm123 member

    I would spend a little more than I normally would and, even if my main gift was not clothes, get two outfits.

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  • g8trkimg8trkim member
    I think usually you just get one gift. It would probably be something that can be used for both babies. Personally, I would spend a little more than normal with twins.




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