When parents-to-be first find out that they are expecting a new addition to the family, it can be the most exciting but equally scary time of their lives. Now take all those emotions and multiply them by two for those who know they are expecting twins! Twice the effort, some would say, but also twice the joy and twice the fun. Those who have a friend or loved one expecting twins may feel a little lost when trying to find the perfect baby hamper. Especially if you don’t know if they are expecting males, females or a pair of pigeons.

 

Choosing colours

If you want to ship clothes, you might opt for neutral colours. This way, whether a couple of boys, girls or a boy and a girl arrive, both will be able to enjoy the new baby hamper. Examples of neutral colours include white, brown, yellow and turquoise. It’s also important to remember not to send too many clothes because newborns grow at an incredibly fast rate. A pair of baby shorts and maybe some socks, mittens or hats will do the trick.

 

Useful items

When sending accessories, you should avoid sending something like a thermometer unless you are specifically talking to the prospective couple and they don’t have one yet. You want your baby hamper to be useful instead of hidden in the back of a closet. Some always useful accessories are bibs, complete clothes protectors for when the children grow a little, changing tables, blankets and everything that wouldn’t matter if they had more than one.

 

Something for when baby grows

It’s also a pleasure to give toys as gifts, and you can find many gender-neutral toys. Some popular options include bath toys, teething toys, squeaky toys, and stuffed animals. You might also consider something like a night light in toy form. When choosing any type of toy, make sure it does not contain any small parts that could pose a risk. Check the type of plastic used to make it and don’t settle for anything that may be dangerous or toxic. If you choose a stuffed animal, it should have firm fur rather than woolly fur that could end up in your child’s mouth or eyes.

 

There are many great new baby hamper gifts available and many of them will include a combination of a toy and some clothes or a practical item like a bib and a cute outfit. You can choose from a pink set for girls, a blue set for boys, and there are gender-neutral sets too. If you don’t feel like making a fuss, simply order two baby baskets and you’re done! Don’t forget to order some flowers or balloons to lift the new mom’s spirits. Kids tend to get all the presents, but Mum and Dad need some attention right now and might need some cuddling too.