Someone close to you is pregnant and expecting two babies at once? Then you may be faced with the big question: What to give when twins are born? On such a wonderful event, everyone is very excited and everyone wants to congratulate the new mommy and give her a gift. Gifts for twins can be bought ready-made, but a homemade gift is always special and will be remembered by the parents for a long time.
Whether girls, boys or mixed couples, you will find the right gift idea here. Practical, useful and original – be inspired by special combinations of 2 and DIY ideas.
Two babies require a huge amount of clothing. That's why gifts that consist of baby clothes and textiles are ideal for the birth of twins. Very cool motifs that represent the perfect combination such as popcorn and film, biscuit and milk, ketchup and mayo, salt and pepper, etc.
Give something useful
Baby bodysuits with sayings are also very cool and can put a smile on anyone's face. With twin babies, words can also be separated. They only become complete when both twin babies are lying next to each other. Great ideas include “Double / Trouble”, “Copy / Paste”, “Rock / Roll”, “LEGEN- wait for it / wait for it DARY”, “I was planned / I was a surprise”, “Perfect… / Together…” etc.
Gift Ideas for Newborns - Two in One Bodysuit
Baby bodysuits can also be madeSuper easy to spice up. With textile paint and funny stencils, for example, you can conjure up beautiful creations on your baby's bodysuit. Another great option are appliques for gluing with iron-on fleece. Let your imagination run wild and choose a suitable motif. We'll briefly explain how it works.
Two halves become one
A beautiful and simple motif is the heart. All you need is a heart template, scraps of fabric in any color (preferably red) and double-sided adhesive fleece that is fixed by ironing. Trace the motif mirror-inverted onto the adhesive fleece, cut it out roughly and iron it dry (without steam) with the adhesive side on the left side of the fabric. Allow to cool slightly and cut out the motif more precisely.
Without you it's only half a heart!
Peel off the backing paper and place it on the desired spot on the baby bodysuit with the coated side facing down. Cover with a damp cloth and iron gradually for 10 seconds. Depending on your needs, the appliqué can also be sewn around with a zigzag stitch. A heart only forms when both halves are next to each other. Sweet, isn't it?
Diaper gifts for parents
If you want to give the parents something personal for the birth of twins, you can also make other great and useful gifts for twins yourself. A bouquet of flowers made from baby clothes, for example, is a particularly creative gift idea for a birth. In this case you only need to do two. The baby clothes (e.g. socks, rompers, bodysuits, undershirts, hats, bibs) are individually rolled by hand and prepared in such a way that small roses are created. In the middle of the rose, a skewer of shish slip is inserted as a stem.
girl and boy
The bouquets made from baby things are a great alternative to fresh flower bouquets. They are also particularly practical because parents also receive an initial supply of baby clothes. The artificial flowers can be tied together like a real bouquet or put in Styrofoam and complemented with fresh flowers.
Gender neutral gift basket
The baby things can also be arranged in a beautiful wicker basket along with plush toys, silk flowers and other decorations. If the babies are of different genders, you can visually separate the basket into two. For gender-neutral decorations, you can opt for the white-beige color duo. The white roses combine well with plush toys such as bears or giraffes.
three tier diaper cakes
Diaper cakesare a great gift idea for expectant parents and newborn twins just in case. They are beautiful to look at, but at the same time they are also a practical and useful gift. Because new parents always need diapers! There are now also other types of diaper gifts such as diaper animals, diaper cars, diaper motorcycles, etc. There are no limits to your imagination.
Mini tarts made from diapers
2 and 3 tier diaper cakes are great, but as a gift for twins they should be made twice and that will be expensive. These cute diaper cakes are just a row of diapers, but are a great alternative to large diaper cakes. The key lies in the successful decoration.
Mini diaper cakes for boys
This is how it works: unfold the diaper and roll it up from the printed side so that the colorful motif disappears and you end up with uniform, white rolls. The rolled diaper is stabilized with a small rubber band. When all the diapers are rolled, they are tied together. Various ribbons are cut out and secured around the diaper cake with double-sided tape. Now the only thing missing from the diaper cake is the decoration!
Gifts for Gemini – “Like two peas in a pod”
Gifts with the theme “Two peas in a pod” are ideal for the birth of twins. The pea pods usually symbolize close bonds with friends and family and in this case should also represent the special bond between the babies.
Alternative to diaper cake
Again, make two small diaper cakes of the same size to represent the peas. These are then placed together in a container wrapped with green plain tissue paper. It would also be a nice idea to use a light green blanket instead of wrapping paper.
Unusual gifts for twins – ice cream in a waffle
Did you like the roses made from baby clothes? Then you can also try making “ice cream in a waffle”. All you need is brown and any other color of cardboard, a baby bodysuit, a washcloth and a thin satin ribbon.
Baby bodysuit and washcloths packed like ice cream
The washcloth is rolled up in the middle with a onesie and placed in a paper cone. Choose matching pastel colors with delicate patterns - depending on the gender of the twins, of course. Dot patterns, light blue and pink, for example, always work.
Gift for baby girl
Shades of pink and dot patterns
Packaging plays an important role
The packaging of the gift should not be underestimated, as it makes the first impression and can underline the friendly gesture. It would be particularly effective if the ice cream cones were packaged in a cupcake box with a window. Beautiful ribbons give the gift box a lavish but not overloaded look.
Gifts for twins – fruit salad in the shape of a baby carriage
This adorable stroller is definitely a great highlight at any baby shower buffet. It was carved out of a watermelon and filled with fruit salad. The sleeping baby was made from the peeled half of a honeydew melon. The pacifier is the icing on the baby's face.
Watermelon baby stroller for twins
You can of course adapt this great idea for baby twins and simply make a double stroller. The melon babies are placed in either one large watermelon or two smaller watermelons. Oranges are also a good alternative to peeled honeydew melon.
Make your own mobile for the children's room
A baby mobile is always a great craft idea and is suitable as a gift for any occasion. It is made of inexpensive materials and can be beautifully personalized. Since the baby twins may share a room and even a bed, you don't need to make a second mobile.
Make a mobile with a cloud motif
Materials and tools needed: a thin-tipped marker, hot glue gun, needle and thread, scissors, a knitting frame, felt fabric in several colors, fiberfill and an LED Fairy Lights string light.
Cut out clouds from felt
First, the clouds should be cut out of the felt material. You can draw the motif yourself or use a stencil. To create two pieces that fit exactly together, you can first fold the fabric and then cut out the motif.
Sewing cloud
Carefully sew the two matching pieces together. Leave about a quarter of the edge of the cloud open. The cotton is filled through this opening until the cloud looks fluffy.
fill with cotton wool
Wooden ring for baby mobiles
Since the embroidery frame looks rather simple, it can be embellished with some gray felt. Cut a strip 5 cm wide and a length equal to the circumference of the embroidery hoop. Then cut 3 cm deep fringes from below.
Wrap fairy lights around
To give the mobile a celestial touch, use LED fairy lights that should represent the stars. At the beginning, leave a thread about 30 cm long so that the mobile can be hung up. Then start wrapping the lights around the hoop. Make sure that the five threads should be of the same length so that the baby mobile does not hang crooked. They also need to be evenly distributed around the hoop.
white LED fairy lights
Thread the string of lights through the cloud and position it however you want. Once all the clouds are fixed, twist the string of lights around your finger to form a spiral. This will help the clouds hang in place.
different colors are available to choose from
beautiful decoration for the baby room
