Quick question for mums of twins - present dilemma!

[StopLazyJournosCopyingContent]

My 5 year old is going to the birthday party of a pair of identical twins later on today. Last minute as always, I am rushing out to buy a present first!

Which would be better, a present each so that they aren’t being treated the same/having to share, or a bigger/nicer present for both of them so that there’s less stuff/fewer toys for their parents to deal with?

Thanks for your ideas!

[KatnissMellark]

Present each

[Freshprincess]

Present each.

[TeddyIsaHe]

Present each definitely. Imagine not only sharing your birthday, but then having to share your presents as well!

[HateWarts]

A present each, twins are individuals. Some hate being forced to have the same gifts as their twin, even if they’re 5

[obviouslymarvellous]

As a mum of twins I honestly wouldn't mind a shared present. Like a game they could play together or something in that vain! Clothes are always a good one too x

[obviouslymarvellous]

Mine wouldn't object to sharing a game either.

[SnugglySnerd]

Present each.

[NoNoNoOohmaybe]

Present each unless it's done thing like a game they can play together. Mine would like that but they do play together a lot so might not be the same for everyone.

Also I know a lot of people give 2 of the same item to twins but personally I'm not as keen on that, if they have the same interests then I'd do coordinating like 2 different paw patrol characters or whatever.

[TiredTodayZzzz]

My daughter's friends are twins and I always buy them a card each to suit their personalities (they're like chalk and cheese) and put money in each. I have to admit if they weren't close friends I'd have probably just done a shared card and money.

[MontStMichel]

Present each! A shared present was a recipe for WW3 for several weeks as they snatched it off each other!

[Rootvegetables]

I don't think I'd mind either actually but I think a present each is the best for school friends.

[imsorryiasked]

Present each unless it was a set of books.

[YoureAMeanOneMrGrinch]

As a twin, I'll say present each.

I remember getting joint presents quite often, and joint cards, but they can still only be enjoyed one person at a time.

[RedSchoolBlueSchool]

present each please! they are two separate people.

Only exception is if you get them a game which would therefore be played together - hungry hippos/pop up pirate etc?

[Ithinkmycatisevil]

I used to do a present each with the twins we knew when dd1 was little. It was a bit annoying though when it came to her birthday and their mum would buy one present from both of them. As previously mentioned they are two people, they should get a present each, but also give a present each.

[catchyjem]

Definitely get a present each. Im a mum of twins. I also make sure we take a present from each twin when they are invited to parties.

[CurlyMango]

Each please, even if only a bar of chocolate, they are separate people. Sharing a birthday can be bad enough. Would you like to share your gift......

[Findingthingstough18]

I used to do a present each with the twins we knew when dd1 was little. It was a bit annoying though when it came to her birthday and their mum would buy one present from both of them. As previously mentioned they are two people, they should get a present each, but also give a present each.

But you knew that the mum was actually buying the presents - it's not like the young twins were earning their own money and spending it on their pals - so it seems a bit mean to say that because she had twins she had to spend twice as much on every other child as all the other parents.

[blackteasplease]

I have in the past bought both a joint present and a smaller individual present for identical twins I know well.

[ToffeePennie]

A present each, unless it’s something they can share like frustration, junior monopoly, pop up Olaf.

[NoooorthonerMum]

When I was in this situation I did a present each. Their mum said they liked unicorns so I got them slightly different but similar unicorn gifts.

[Smileymoon]

Ha ha at all the mum's asking for two presents for one party.

I tend to go for 2 smaller presents when buying for twins but am just as pleased with a shared present for my two or one smaller one each. Any present is a nice gesture and not an expectation.

[Flowersintheatticconversion]

I would buy a present each but with a smaller budget per gift

[Dutchesss]

I used to do a present each with the twins we knew when dd1 was little. It was a bit annoying though when it came to her birthday and their mum would buy one present from both of them. As previously mentioned they are two people, they should get a present each, but also give a present each.
If both my children are invited to a party, I give one present from both, they're not twins either. Why would you want them to give a present each?

[dreichuplands]

I held joint parties but my DC invited their own guests, so they got a gift from the DC that invited them (actually some poeple gave them both gifts but that wasn't the norm or the idea) it gave them more individuality but meant I didn't have to have two parties one after the other.