gifts for twins

silvie25mar · December 2012

I don't have twins, but am buying for some. Is it bad that I don't really believe that just because its twins you have to ALWAYS buy one toy for each. What if I wanted to spend a little more on a big toy that they could share.

LoriLee14 · December 2012

I think that is fine and if i had twins i would like it too.

megann831 · December 2012

I think that could be a good idea, but I also think it depends on the kids and their ages. I think at a certain point, maybe 5?, the kids might feel resentful if they don't get anything of their own, sort of like having your birthday and Christmas close together so you just get one nicer gift. If they are at that age maybe you could get something small for each one so they feel acknowledged individually.

silvie25mar · December 2012

megann831:
I think that could be a good idea, but I also think it depends on the kids and their ages.  I think at a certain point, maybe 5?, the kids might feel resentful if they don't get anything of their own, sort of like having your birthday and Christmas close together so you just get one nicer gift.  If they are at that age maybe you could get something small for each one so they feel acknowledged individually. 

You're right! But in this case, these ones are newbies!

Cheerio B · December 2012

When they are little it's totally fine. My BF has triplets and for their first Christmas I got them one big thing to share and a book for each.

srbmvp · December 2012

If they are newbies, one toy to share would be fine. My boys share everything, and I wasn't gonna buy two of everything this year, so pretty much all of their toys are for both of them.

Once they are older and can show their particular likes and tastes, I will buy separate gifts, but for babies who are getting generic baby toys, I think it's fine for them to share.

shaket83 · December 2012

I would recommend getting two gifts unless there is one specific thing that the parents would like for the kids to share.

As a mamma of twins I would like for them each to have a gift (even if it is something little since I realize that means people are buying for two instead of one). For the rest of their life people are probably going to be lumping them together and so if someone cares enough to ask--as you obviously do--I would let them know that we want them to be treated just as if they were siblings of different ages. Generally a good rule of thumb when it comes to multiples, but maybe thats just me.

silvie25mar · December 2012

shaket83:
I would recommend getting two gifts unless there is one specific thing that the parents would like for the kids to share. As a mamma of twins I would like for them each to have a gift even if it is something little since I realize that means people are buying for two instead of one. For the rest of their life people are probably going to be lumping them together and so if someone cares enough to askas you obviously doI would let them know that we want them to be treated just as if they were siblings of different ages. Generally a good rule of thumb when it comes to multiples, but maybe thats just me. :nbsp;

. Yeah. That makes sense too. Thanks!!

Rhonda6754 · December 2012

I have 8 month old twin girls and I don't see anything wrong with getting one gift for young babies to share. I am happy with any gifts for my girls. They are now playing more together but they weren't always even on the same schedule where they'd be up playing at the same times. If they were, they could easily play with a larger toy together. It's also nice to encourage them to explore things together and to play together. Mine really get a kick out of watching each other play with things and giggle at each other.

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