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Baby shower for twins

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DNR · 21/10/2019 16:46

Been working with someone for two years and she's having a baby shower for twins. We get on great and I'm looking forward to going but haven't a clue what to get. Any ideas? Do you get two presents if it's for twins?

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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 21/10/2019 16:48

i assume you have to get 2 presents- does she have a gift register? id personally get 2 outfits if not.

Fcukthisshit · 21/10/2019 17:30

The most thoughtful present I got was a voucher to get my hair done after the babies arrived. (Depending on the support she has at home) a couple of hours pampering is priceless after a few weeks of night feeds .

BeanBag7 · 21/10/2019 17:33

You could get one present if it's something that could be shared, like a boxed set of books, a basket of baby toiletries, packs of muslin cloths etc.
Or you could get something for the mum such as a "new mum survival kit" or some pampering products.

subwaysaladfan · 21/10/2019 17:33

Yeah I'd just get two outfits too or someone got me a pedicure voucher for after baby was born I was so grateful

MsChatterbox · 21/10/2019 18:22

How much are you looking to spend?

Caterinaballerina · 21/10/2019 18:25

Presents for the mum are always a nice idea. Babies always end up with too much stuff.

Stuckinanutshell · 21/10/2019 18:27

I personally hated gifts for days out for me after baby was born. My sister got me vouchers for the theatre but I simply cannot go. She constantly asks when I’ll be using them when the last thing I want to do is find a babysitter and go into London. Breastfeeding and being a single mother etc it’s just not possible. I would rather have something practical for the baby.

If you do want to get something for the mother make sure it’s something she can really use. Like, if you got me a nails appointment I would be a bit perplexed as I’ve never once wanted anything like that done.

Another ‘no’ for me was books - I’ve never had time to read.

Personalised gifts and homemade ones are lovely. But, one can never have too many muslins, bibs, babygrows (bigger sizes) etc.

OnlyFoolsnMothers · 21/10/2019 18:31

Yeh vouchers to do things after the baby/ babies are born are pointless

fancytiles · 21/10/2019 18:32

Get her a Starbucks card with about like £20 on it or something - honestly that will be so useful after the twins arrive! I think she's likely to get a lot of gifts for the baby

userabcname · 21/10/2019 18:35

I like to buy blankets for baby showers - you can get some lovely ones and personalise if you wish. Useful even in summer as can lay baby on them, use them as backgrounds for photos etc. Or if you get something for mum I'd go for practical (stuff she can pack in her hospital bag - slippers, an eye mask, nice lip balm) or edible.

MoaningMinniee · 21/10/2019 18:37

Twin mother here. Honestly? The most useful present was a promise to come round and do all the cleaning and washing up for a couple of hours!

Jollymollyx · 21/10/2019 18:39

You can even get toys they would both use, Tbf whatever you get they would both use, eg baby bath stuff plus two bath towels, or vests and sleepsuits which she can rotate however she wants

MoaningMinniee · 21/10/2019 18:40

And I will never not love the wonderful kind thoughtful friends who did this amazing helpful stuff. I didn't not appreciate the gifts from friends and relatives who lived further away and couldn't give hands on help, but just an hour or two of knowing that I didn't need to sort the washing up, I could chill out and enjoy my lovely girls, was priceless.

Killerqueen2244 · 21/10/2019 18:45

When I had a baby shower all my friends bought round a pack of nappies- that was very handy in the early days! Maybe a Cook voucher (frozen ready meals that can be cooked straight from the freezer) or some nice baby massage oil/cream from Cowshed?

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DNR · 21/10/2019 21:12

Thank you so much everyone. No experience of even single babies so will get a couple of small gifts and offer support. Very happy to do some cleaning up up or some dashing out for supplies Wink

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DNR · 21/10/2019 21:28

Nearest big Mothercare is quite a distance and she doesn't drive so think will go with Mothercare vouchers and a trip there before they arrive because I think other friends are getting Mothercare vouchers

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DNR · 21/10/2019 22:23

Actually, cash so she can spend in Mothercare with no use by date or in ANY place she likes

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MoaningMinniee · 22/10/2019 16:47

Hear hear - Mothercare may be the biggest but I don't think they're the best!! Best wishes to your friend and her new babies Smile!

LtJudyHopps · 22/10/2019 17:20

What about one for all vouchers? They can be used in next also - their baby clothes are just the best!!

Whingebagbingsnemesis · 22/10/2019 17:22

Amazon vouchers were a godsend, my Prime was used a lot early on.

DrVonPatak · 22/10/2019 17:26

Just get her a paid cleaners voucher for after the babies arrive, this drew out the most gratitude on every baby shower I went to.

fancytiles · 23/10/2019 11:03

Paid cleaners voucher is a very good idea!!!

hoorayforharoldlloyd · 23/10/2019 12:19

Having twins is expensive! Cook vouchers, money, nappies, cleaner voucher, genuine offer to bring food and do washing up... I would just ask what she would like to be honest.

hoorayforharoldlloyd · 23/10/2019 12:20

Also cash can be used for a babysitter ar some point

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