Twins first Christmas

[plj]

I am a first time mum of twins, a DS and a DD. They will be 8 months old at Christmas. I am not sure what to do about presents etc for them. They don't really need anything TBH. What do I say to other people who want to get them something? We have no space for any more toys or clothes, and I don't want loads of stuff that they don't need. Also, should I indulge in all the 'baby's first Christmas' decorations and gifts? Will I regret it if I don't?

Gift vouchers for when you need stuff for them but have no money?

We get a bauble for the tree each year, they each get to choose one, so we went with the first xmas for DS (only started doing it after DD's first xmas).

I would say vouchers, or give people a bank account that they can put money into for THEM that you can either save, or use for nice stuff over the next 12 months (tell them if you are saving or doing the nice stuff route)

open them a savings account and get people to put money in instead of buying gifts. that way they will have something when they are older

firstly congratulations on your twins, how lovely, one of each!
When my oldest two (now 15 and 12) were little I got them a baby's first christmas tree bauble which had their names and dates etc on them. Can't remember where I got them but I'm glad I did as they are a lovely reminder which they will have when they have kids.
I also opened them bank accounts straight away as like you say, pointless getting them too much now. Just get them a token present from you and dad and ask everyone else for vouchers or money in their accounts. They will understand.

This might be the time to confess that I don't think that I bought my DTs anything for their first Christmas. They were 10 months. I left that to my sisters.

Thanks. The gift voucher idea is great, as people still get to give something to the twins and aren't offended if I say no presents. I had forgotten that FIL opened bank accounts for them when they were born, so any money could go in there. Thanks for that!