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Twin grandchildren first birthday - advice please

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Theexwife Thu 21-Sept-23 13:49:05

Twins in our family didn’t even like having the same things or clothes and certainly nothing joint.

When they are little and haven’t learnt to share I would think they need similar items. At one year old I don't suppose it matters.

If sending one card or gift it doesn’t seem right that they would be addressed as the twins instead of separate children.

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Grannynannywanny Thu 21-Sept-23 13:46:48

I remember when my friend gave birth to twins 30 odd years ago this was a real bugbear for her when well meaning folk gave joint birthday cards and gifts. Id say the joint cake would be fine but definitely separate cards and gifts. My friend even asked for her twins to be placed in separate classes when they starts school.

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FannyD Thu 21-Sept-23 13:46:32

I’m the aunt of twins. Always got separate gifts and cards. They are two separate people! However, I think a joint cake would be fine!

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nanna8 Thu 21-Sept-23 13:40:51

One each ! A joint cake would be ok but certainly not presents. We have twins in the family and they need their own identity.

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NemoNanna Thu 21-Sept-23 13:38:12

My twin grandsons are coming up for their first birthdays. They were very premature so won’t really be aware, however, are there any grandparents of twins out there who can advise me on birthday and Christmas etiquette? Do you get them joint cards and presents? Or one each? Do you buy them the same gifts? And if I make a cake, is a joint one acceptable?

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