You have just discovered that you are having twins, and are thinking about various baby shower ideas. But, if you are having twins, why have one shower when you can have two? The idea is to plan showers at two different times during your pregnancy for different groups of guests. It is often difficult to determine who to invite to showers, between family, friends, and coworkers. When you are having twins, it is a good reason to have two showers. That way you can celebrate the new lives with a shower more than once!

The first shower should be held early in the pregnancy, perhaps at four or five months. This first shower can be focused on preparing and pampering the mom-to-be for the pregnancy and months ahead. This shower will include the friends and coworkers of the new mom-to-be. The shower planner can have perhaps a masseuse or a manicurist come to the shower location and give the guests and mom-to-be some pampering. Ask the guests to bring gifts for the mom that will help her during the pregnancy. Some ideas include pampering and relaxation gifts, maternity clothes, and books on pregnancy, newborns, and nutrition.

The second shower should be held later in the pregnancy and can be for the close family and friends. This shower can be focused on the arrival of the new babies and be more of a traditional shower. When expecting twins, that means two of everything. Encourage the guests to double up on essentials mom and dad are going to need for the new babies: onesies, blankets, towels, and newborn clothes. Celebrate the two is better than one theme during the shower too, have two cakes and two shower games. Just remember, when having twins, there is no better reason to have two showers!