What to Bring to a Twin Birthday Party?

I would ask their mom what each one is interested in right now. I personally would try to get them something different but related in some way. For example if they both like Toy Story, you could get one of them a Buzz Lightyear toy and the other a Woody toy.

When I went to party's for twins I either got them the same thing or very similiar but in different colors.

Books are good. Also, maybe some early board games that they can play together!!!

well as a mom of twins, for that age i would say gift card :)

if not gift card, then two identical gifts (color, size etc), and a gift receipt so they can exchange if they want/need to.
every time we got different gifts for my twins, it always meant world war 5 between them. it didn't matter who had a better gift, it just mattered that the other one had something different
good luck

Ask the Mom what colors they like, then get them 2 kick balls in different colors.

How about 2 super hero costumes? Then they could both be a different super hero, but still play together, and swap! Should be easy to find with Halloween just around the corner, and not too awfully expensive!

What kid doesn't love to dress up and play make believe?

My 4 year old son sure does... :)

As a mom of twins, I would prefer two different gifts for my boys. I completely understand cost can be a factor for most people, so feel comfortable giving two less expensive gifts that will allow you to stay within your budget.

what about getting them identical items that are personalized? Shirts, name mugs, pencils, etc. Its better to go identical then complimentary because they will ALWAYS want the one that the other has.

M.

I love the idea of the preschool aged board games!! My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves them, and they're not too expensive at Target/Walmart. I would get two different age-appropriate games. The smaller jigsaw puzzles are also a hit with my daughter. Those are also pretty inexpensive. Good luck!

I have twin 5 year old boys and their birthday is in December just befor Christmas. They get so much stuff it is rediculus! I know I appriciate it when they get something they can share or two similar smaller gifts. Some examples: hot wheels race track and two cars, A sit and spin they can share, or some drawing or art supplies they can trade and both use. Have fun at the party and I am sure their mom knows it is tuff to buy for two so don't worry too much about it!
S. H.

Personalized items....
www.birthdayinabox.com
and click on the "personalized" tab.

Also, personalized place mats, luggage tags etc.

Lillian Vernon online, has personalized items as well.

I have ordered from these places before, online, and have been pleased.
My friends have ordered from these places as well, and its real cute.

all the best,
Susan

I would ask mom. I am a mom to 3 year old twin bioys and for awhile I was making sure people bought them the same thing (to avoid fighting). A collection of books is a GREAT idea, reading to your kids is AWESOME!!

I have twin nephews and at 4 I got them two of the same toys. It's safer that way!

Good Luck!

As a mom of identical twin girls, i cringe every single time someone gives us identical gifts. The kids are totally different. One likes blue, the other likes green. One eats her veggies totally raw, the other wants them smothered in dressing, one loves potatos in any form, the other will only touch french fries...I'm sure you get the idea. Just because they LOOK the same, does NOT mean they are. Get the boys something different...you can even find some really cool things at the Dollar Tree for a $1! Good luck!

I have boy/girl twins that are 3 and they frequently like the same stuff. I agree with others that said, the same thing in different colors, and the personalized idea is also nice. I have to say though that I felt very aware this year on their birthday that I am only having to throw 1 party, but many feel compelled to bring 2 gifts, and in times like these that can be a burden. Many people gave one nice gift to the kids. In one case it was a moon sand set which was a massive project both kids could do and that worked for me. So I guess number one I would say stay within your budget and split the $$ how you see fit.
For the record I think the superhero costume idea was awesome.
Have fun!

just a thought you could do something like the cute animal bath towels/ hoodies.. and have their name put on them.. or i think right now pottery barn still has free shipping on the cutest halloween candy baskets that are reusable and u can have their name put on them.. we use ours every halloween.
Lenc

2 small toy cars. 2 coloring books or work books with different pictures and a set of colors for each, so they can trade books if they want.

Ask the twins mother.
Each set of twins is different..

I have twin nieces. I usually do two of something similar. Recently it was two really cute beach bags in different designs. But I've done two different video games. Two different books. Two different Barbies. Etc. That way they each get their own item without feeling like the other got something better. And they can trade or share if they feel like it.

As a mom of twins, I would much rather you get two smaller toy (same thing) than one big one they had to share. Honestly though, all kids are different, so maybe asked the mom what's best for her kids and then include the gift receipt too. No matter what don't spend more than you are comfortable with even if you're getting two presents.

I want to preface my answer by saying that I don't have twins, but having 2 kiddos and a third on the way, less is really more in our house...

I generally purchase savings bonds for the kids' parties that I/my children attend.

This usually means less toys, less pieces to loose, less clothes to hang/wash/etc. AND it is an investment in their future. They are 4!! They really don't know any better and there will be SO much else there. Your "gift" will hardly be missed, but when they are using that money for school, a house, a first car or some other big investment, they will be so happy.

Just my two cents on the topic.
~C.

It really depends on the kids. Ask the mom if they have different interests or the same. My identical girls are 2.5 and they share fairly well with some things. Sometimes we get two similar gifts i.e. a cinderalla doll and a snow white doll - it makes it easy for me if they argue to know that one 'owns' cinderella and the other 'owns' snow white. We have also received the larger 'cooler' gift and they shared it just fine. It helps if it is something they can use together. Maybe a hotwheels racetrack or something else that would be fun to share... I would check in with their mom. She will know best about whether they would appreciate unique gifts that suit their individual tastes or something really cool to share! If you do the collection of books it would be nice to split them up and wrap them separately so each has something to open...
When my twins go to a party they bring one larger/more expensive gift or two smaller gifts (one from each).