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dreamworld06
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Would you spend more money on a gift because the mom to be was having 2? What if you had to travel and stay in a hotel for the shower?
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Posted 4/21/13 2:43 PM  |
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ElizaRags35
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Whatever I could afford, just like any shower.
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| Posted 4/21/13 2:45 PM |
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springchick
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I would not spend double that I would usually spend but maybe a little bit more than usual. At the end you should spend what you can afford specially if you are travel just for this.
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| Posted 4/21/13 2:45 PM |
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JsWife
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Yes, I would spend double.
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| Posted 4/21/13 2:52 PM |
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Laura1976
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Spend what you can.
As a mother of twins, don't give double stuffed animals, buy useful things. I've got pink/blue teddy bears, pink/blue monkeys, pink/blue bunnies, pink and blue turtles...you name it I got it...all useless.
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| Posted 4/21/13 2:58 PM |
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MandJZ
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I wouldn't spend double exactly, but more. I would 100% NOT get 2 of the same thing like PP mentioned. For my friend who had twins I got a whole bunch of stroller accessories - this way it was something for both babies, and I got more than I would have for a single baby.
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| Posted 4/21/13 3:17 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by Laura1976
Spend what you can.
As a mother of twins, don't give double stuffed animals, buy useful things. I've got pink/blue teddy bears, pink/blue monkeys, pink/blue bunnies, pink and blue turtles...you name it I got it...all useless.
Two babies. Double the gift or two gifts.
And I 100% agree with practical gifts.
Twin families need to buy at least 2 carseats, 2 cribs, 2 boppy pillows, 2 highchairs.
It's not as if we can use it for #1 and reuse it for #2. I'd do a gift card or diapers/wipes.
Just to illustrate the above point.... my co-workers gave me a huge bath and body works basket as my shower gift. I JUST got around to opening it, my kids just turned 6.
In the last 6 years I've had no time to use it, useless for a mother of twins.
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| Posted 4/21/13 4:38 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I give two gifts. It depends upon my relationship with the parents. Some people I do spend double and others I spend about 1 1/2 times. I try to give practical gifts to parents of twins.
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| Posted 4/21/13 5:16 PM |
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Katareen
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
No--not double. Would maybe spend $100 if I usually spend $75
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| Posted 4/21/13 5:34 PM |
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missfabulous
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
If its something that the person needs 2 of, I'd probably buy two. For example, if I chose to buy bottles, I would get double amount. Twin parents needs 2 of many things.
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| Posted 4/21/13 6:04 PM |
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marianne13
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I'd spend more but maybe not double..I'd say 1.5 times the amount I'd normally spend.
I wouldn't travel and stay in a hotel for a baby shower unless it was my sister or one of my 1st cousins. Anyone else I'd just send a nice gift.
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| Posted 4/21/13 6:23 PM |
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
My SIL had twins.
I bought her the breast pump package.
(I didn't BF but this was a pretty pricey gift).
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| Posted 4/21/13 7:04 PM |
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sunnygirl
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
As a twin mommy 2 gifts are not expected. Give what you can
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| Posted 4/21/13 8:09 PM |
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allIwant
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by sunnygirl
As a twin mommy 2 gifts are not expected. Give what you can
I agree...I also agree with the pp...don't get stuffed animals etc....I have so many pink/blue or 2 of the same stuffed animals it is insane. If you want to fill in with something buy diapers! I got so many diapers at my shower I didn't have to buy diapers for 7 months!
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| Posted 4/21/13 8:31 PM |
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drpepper318
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I'd probably spend a bit extra, but not double. For example if I was going to spend $60 on a shower for one kid, maybe I'd spend $85 for twins.
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| Posted 4/21/13 10:43 PM |
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DaniJude
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by drpepper318
I'd probably spend a bit extra, but not double. For example if I was going to spend $60 on a shower for one kid, maybe I'd spend $85 for twins.
I agree. This is a good question, in the OP, because I've never encountered this and the post got me thinking -- but, I think this is what I would do (above).
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| Posted 4/21/13 10:49 PM |
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gina409
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by allIwant
Posted by sunnygirl
As a twin mommy 2 gifts are not expected. Give what you can
I agree...I also agree with the pp...don't get stuffed animals etc....I have so many pink/blue or 2 of the same stuffed animals it is insane. If you want to fill in with something buy diapers! I got so many diapers at my shower I didn't have to buy diapers for 7 months!
i have to agree..diapers diapers diapers we go through a lot 
same thing with holiday things..twins were born in nov and i kid you not i got 12 baby's first Christmas ornaments lol.
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:23 AM |
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ali120206
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I spend more but, not quite double.
I stuck to the registry though the times I had been invited and got 2 of the same thing (as requested).
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| Posted 4/22/13 8:16 AM |
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aquag12283
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I went to one for a family member, but my mom, my sister and I all split the price of the gift. We got her two of the rock and play sleepers and a few outfits. Since we were all going in on it we bought a little more, but if it was just me going I would spend what I could afford
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:19 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by ElizaRags35
Whatever I could afford, just like any shower.
same
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:20 PM |
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MrsA1012
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If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
I would probably just buy two of whatever item I choose. I guess that would be more.
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:23 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by ElizaRags35
Whatever I could afford, just like any shower.
This. I don't think the fact that she's having twins would matter to me. I'd buy whatever I could afford.
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:24 PM |
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Pomegranate5
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
It would depend on my relationship with the parents to be. If we were very close I'd do whatever I could to be extra generous, but I'd do that with anyone I was close with.
Either way I'd *try* to give a little more, but I wouldn't overextend myself. I would hope any gift I gave would be appreciated.
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:27 PM |
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halfbaked
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Re: If you were going to a baby shower for twins....
Posted by Katareen
No--not double. Would maybe spend $100 if I usually spend $75
Ditto. Probably a little more than I would normally spend but not double, unless it was someone like my sister or my bff. My cousin just had twins and I bought what I could afford.
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| Posted 4/22/13 12:39 PM |
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