15 thoughtful gifts for twins

gifts for twins

by Laura Healy |
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Buying gifts for twins is a great opportunity to be creative and thoughtful, as well as practical. With two babies to consider, you don't have to just buy the same present twice, there are lots of ideas out there designed specifically for twins which makes buying for two double the fun.

Here at Mother&Baby, we’ve found 15 gorgeous gifts for twins to help inspire you, whether it’s to celebrate Christmas, a birth, a christening or first birthday. Gifts can range from practical, especially to help a new twin mum, to cute, personalised, or even sentimental to truly acknowledge the remarkable bond that twins share.

Where to buy gifts for twins

While twins might be double the trouble, gifts for twins don't have to be double the cost. There are many options online where you can find unusual and thoughtful gifts, such as, Etsy, Not on the Highstreet and Amazon. We like the gifts which have a personal touch to them, or those which twins can share, or use together. Parents always appreciate practical gifts, especially when juggling two babies, but keepsakes are lovely too and can really help to make their twin journey feel even more special.

Best gifts for twins at a glance:

• Best twin gift set: Tickle and Main 'We are Twins' gift set - view on Amazon
• Best matching babygrows: 'It's a Twin Thing' baby grow set for twins - view on Not on the Highstreet
• Best twin gift for special moments: Twin milestone cards - view on Etsy

The best presents to buy for twins

Best twin gift for cosiness

You can't get much cuter than this set of two soft and cuddly personalised grey dressing gowns. They come with a cosy hood with ears, two little front pockets and a waist tie. The waist tie is sewn on the sides so it can't come off and cause any harm. Each child's name will be embroidered onto their own dressing gown in a choice of three colours.

Pros

  • Soft and comforting
  • Safe waist tie
  • Gift ribbon with personalised message can be added

Cons

  • Elephant emblem not available under the name in size 6-12 months
Material Fleece
Ages0-6 months<br>6-12 months<br>12-18 months<br>18-24 months
ColourGrey<br>White<br>Pink<br>Blue
  • Can be personalised

Best twin gift for special moments

Remember those special moments with these milestone cards for twins. Printed on lightly textured card, each pack contains 24 unique cards with a milestone on one side and a section on the back to hand-write a date along with any notes. The sleeve can be personalised with the babies' names making them a great gift for twins.

Review: "Lovely quality milestone cards. My friend was thrilled when I gifted these to use with her newborn twins."

Pros

  • A great way to share and keep special moments
  • Eco friendly material

Cons

  • Cannot add different milestones
Material Old Mill Bianco, GF Smith, Fedrigoni, 350gsm
PackagingEco craft box
Number of cards24
  • Handmade cards

Best personalised book

This colourful storybook is illustrated with elephants and their animal friends. A keepsake that children and parents can enjoy reading together. It can also be personalised throughout with information such as name, date of birth, home town and more to make the story and experience of reading together even more special.

Review: "Got this for my new twins and it turned out fantastic. Great quality product."

Pros

  • Story can be personalised
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Available with either a soft or hard cover

Cons

  • Story a little short
Size210 x 250mm
ManufacturingPrinted in Britain and sustainably made
  • Babies' special moments can be written in on the last page

Best matching baby grows

Babies, especially two babies, get through a lot of clothes and babygrows are therefore a very welcome gift for twins. This set of two is available in grey, navy and pink, and they're made from 100 per cent cotton, ideal for sensitive skin.

Pros

  • 100 per cent cotton
  • Variety of colours available
  • Ethically and sustainably produced

Cons

  • Not ideal for tumble drying
Material 100% cotton
Ages0-3 months<br>3-6 months<br>6-12 months<br>12-18 months
  • Gift wrapping available

Best twin nursing pillow

Feeding two babies is no mean feat and this double nursing pillow will be a huge help. Suitable from newborn, the shape provides a comfortable feeding position for twins, while taking away any strains and pressures from the parent. It can also be used as a sitting aid, and for tummy time as the little ones grow which makes it a truly practical gift for twins.

Review: "Good pillow for supporting twin babies whilst feeding. I used it to bottle feed and found it useful."

Pros

  • Doubles as a sitting aid and useful for tummy time
  • Cover can be easily removed for washing

Cons

  • Could be bigger or more sturdy
Material Polycotton
DimensionsW83cm x L44cm x H14.5cm
Weight1kg
Age From birth
  • Zipped cover

Best twin gift set

Elephant rattle and toy gift set

Rrp: £34.99

Price: £29.99
Alternative retailers
Walmart$29.99View offer

The cute gift set includes a book about being twins, full of beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming rhyming story, as well as two sweet elephant rattles. The rattles are incredibly soft and the perfect size for little hands to hold, while the book describes the remarkable journey twins share from birth, making it an ideal gift for twins.

Review: "Adorable! My friend had twin girls and this was perfect for them. The book is sweet! The elephants are soft and small enough for tiny hands!"

Pros

  • Makes a lovely keepsake
  • The toys are a great size and really soft

Cons

  • Presentation in the box could be better
Dimensions‎22.86 x 20.32 x 10.16 cm
Weight400g
  • Toys and book included in gift set

Best twin milestone gift

Capture those magical milestone moments with this roomy twin baby blanket which features a pretty botanical print, along with numbers 1-12 and the words ‘days, weeks, months and years.' You can also personalise with your choice of names, making it an ideal gift for twins to keep track of their milestones as they grow.

Pros

  • Bespoke keepsake gift
  • Made from organic cotton

Cons

  • Natural wooden bird and ring teethers need to be added as extras
Material 100% organic cotton
Size120 x 120cm
  • Blanket can be personalised

Best nursery decoration for twin brothers

Personalised-names
Price: £17.04+

www.etsy.com

Available in a range of sizes, this set of two prints can be personalised for twin brothers. With soft, muted colours the design will finish off any twin nursery and will also make a nice keepsake for years to come.

Review: "Love these! Perfect for a shared room! We get many compliments on these."

Pros

  • Available in a range of sizes
  • Handmade

Cons

  • Only available for twin brothers
Sizes5x7 inches<br>8x10 inches<br>11x14 inches<br>12x18inches<br>A5 paper size<br>A4 paper size<br>A3 paper size<br>30x40cm
MaterialArchival matte soft white cotton card
  • Can be personalised

Best sentimental twin gift

A lovely kit to help parents capture their little ones' footprints and handprints forever. It includes everything you need and there is enough space to capture two sets of foot prints and handprints in the air dry clay. Parents will love how thoughtful this gift for twins is, allowing them to display their babies' photo as well, in the frame provided.

Review: "Such a gorgeous present! Enjoyed doing this to remember how small my babies are. Have also brought another one as a gift for someone else. Good quality and has the whole kit, looks nice on display after all finished and dry."

Pros

  • Safe for babies. The kit uses non-toxic clay and also soft acrylic glass.
  • Easy to follow instructions makes it simple to use

Cons

  • The rolling pin provided is too short
Size of frame40x22cm
Package includes1 photo frame<br>1 wooden roller<br>1 instructions<br>1 acrylic glass display<br>1 pack of cute decorations<br>2 nails<br>6 packs of air dry clay
  • A complete kit to display babies' handprints and footprints, as well as a photo.

Best sustainable gifts for twins

A gorgeous, eco-friendly gift for twins, the products included are sustainable and always manufactured in an ethical way to the very highest standards possible. Each box contains two hand-made soft toys, BPA-free silicone teethers, dribble bibs and more.

Review: "Lovely hamper which made the perfect gift for a colleague, the colour ways were beautiful and the products were good quality, beautifully packaged."

Pros

  • Products are sustainable and natural
  • Boxes include useful items as well as toys

Cons

  • Limited choice of products to add to box
Boxes include2x hand-made soft toy<br>2x BPA-free silicone teether<br>2x Green Mumma Dribble Bib<br>2x 100% organic cotton pom-pom shoulder muslin<br>1x Gift note
  • A handwritten gift note can be included
  • Planet friendly

Best practical gift box

This really useful gift box is full of items that every twin mum will need and appreciate. It includes matching mittens, hats and bootees, as well as two adorable giraffe rattles. It's an ideal gift for twins before they are even born because it is completely unisex with all items in a soft grey.

Review: "My friend and her husband loved this gift for their twins. Perfectly presented and lovely quality, thank you!"

Pros

  • Great for expectant parents
  • Contains essential newborn items

Cons

  • Only available in 0-3 months
Box containsTwo soft plush giraffe rattle sticks<br>Two pairs of knitted tie bootees <br>Two pairs of mittens <br>Two knotty hats 
Material 100% cotton (bootees are 100% soft acrylic)
  • Handmade

Best photo frame for twins

A unique wooden frame for parents to display their favourite photo of their babies. It can also be personalised and has an oak wood finish. It is a lovely gift to help parents cherish those special moments.

Review: "What a beautiful frame to give for a gift for the birth of twins. The quality of the wood is lovely, a bonus to get the names etched onto the top of the frame."

Pros

  • Good quality wood
  • Personalised with laser engraving

Cons

  • Doesn't come in a box
Material Wood
Dimensions4 x 6 inches (photo)
  • Oak wood finish

Best bibs for twins

These really handy bibs, which come in a matching set of two, will be greatly appreciated by twin parents. Babies are messy and these bibs will protect little ones' clothes because they are absorbent and machine washable. In a cool star design, they are unisex, so a great gift for twins for expectant parents.

Review: "Cannot recommend these enough. The design and print is really nice, came nicely packaged too but most importantly the bib kept my little one dry for ages - she normally soaks through really quickly but not in these!"

Pros

  • Eye catching designs for girls and boys
  • Multiple size settings

Cons

  • Only one colour to choose from
Age0-3 years
FasteningPopper fastening
Material Cotton and polyester
  • Absorbent and machine washable

Best muslins for twin sisters

As a new parent you can never have enough muslins, and as a new parent of twins this is even more true. The gorgeous muslins will be make an extremely useful gift for twins, as well as adding colour with their beautiful designs.

Pros

  • One hundred per cent cotton for sensitive skin
  • Useful for nappy changes, bathing and feeding

Cons

  • Cannot choose another design
Size80x60cm
Material 100% cotton
  • Fun design for twin girls

Best boy and girl twins gift

These bunny teethers are both practical and cute. They come in a pair ideal for boy and girl twins, with a soft blue and pink teether. They are made of silicon and beech wood and they are the perfect size for little hands and especially comforting during the difficult stage of teething.

Review: "Ordered this gift as a little something extra for my sister's baby shower, couldn't be happier with the quality! So cute!!"

Pros

  • A personalised message can be added into the gift box
  • Soft, chewable silicon to ease sore gums

Cons

  • Limited to one choice of colour
PackagingIvory gift box lined with tissue paper
  • Made from food grade silicon and beech wood

Laura Healy is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby. She is a mum-of-two girls and loves writing about all things parenting. She has a PhD in Creative Writing and enjoys reading and attending literary festivals, as well as writing fiction.

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