Shower gift for twins - what would U do?

GatorWedsNole

So, I'm curious about what everyone else would do...

I have a cousin's baby shower in a couple of weeks.  She's having a boy and a girl.  I spent $60 total on the gifts (plus two cute inexpensive bibs that weren't on the registry).

Today, I was thinking that if it would be one baby, I would've spent $50 on the gift.  If it's twins, should I have spent $100?

What would you do?

erosa

depends how close we are.  if we are super close, I would double the gift.  if not, then I'd leave it as is. 

JennyQ1985

Just spend what you are comfortable with and can afford to spend.

klaus

I would do the same as you.  the shower is for the mom, not the baby. 

I  have a friend who has a 23 month old girl and is having b/g twins this month.  I plan to only get boy clothes since they have tons of girl clothes leftover from the 1st.

DaisyLoveB

Agree, I don't think there is need to spend double. buy whatever you normally would spend on a shower gift.

6fsn

I wouldn't double what I spent because it's twins.  Sounds like you're on the right track.

Heather&Ben

klaus:

I would do the same as you.  the shower is for the mom, not the baby. 

I  have a friend who has a 23 month old girl and is having b/g twins this month.  I plan to only get boy clothes since they have tons of girl clothes leftover from the 1st.

but surely a new girl outfit or 2 would be fun for the mom I think!  I understand your reasoning just commenting on what I'd want if I was the mom...

northtamarack

I would not spend double on twins. 

lauriecz

no..i dont think you need to spend double. If you feel you want to add a little you could always get some bath products to add to the gift that way it can be used for both.

lab7979

I have twins.  I would never expect someone to spend $100 on my shower gift.  I think your fine spending whatever is a comfortable amount for you.  I had a lot of people that just bought me a couple of outfits or one bouncy seat.  A lot of people also went in with each other on gifts so they could get me the more expensive items on my registry.  I'm sure whatever you give will be appreciated. 

lsgarver

I would double the gifts but not spend double the money.  Example: For one kid, I'd buy $50 worth of baby bath stuff.  For twins, I might spend $70 and get two blankets, two onesies, two pacifers and two toys.  I think it would be weird to be having twins and just get one outfit or one pair of socks

The point is to prepare the mom for what she'll need and for lots of things, she'll need two.  You can do that without spending exactly twice the amount.

If you want to skip the doubling, just buy stuff that works for two kids as well as one--lotions, shampoos, brush and comb, first aid kit, diapers, pack of washcloths, etc.