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Mila to twins or any two children:[1]
Circumcising two babies at same time:
When circumcising two babies on the same day, some Poskim[2] rule that one is not to recite a single blessing on behalf of both children and circumcise them simultaneously due to Ayin Hara. Other Poskim[3], however, rule it is permitted to do so. Practically, the custom is like the former opinion.[4]
Twins:[5] Upon circumcising twins simultaneously, a single blessing is to be recited on behalf of both children.
style="text-align: justify">Hamalach Hagoel when circumcising twins on same day:[6]
In the event that one is circumcising twin boys on the same day, then one is to recite the verse of Hamalach Hagoel in order to avoid the evil eye [i.e. Ayin Hara].
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[1] See Pesakim Uteshuvos 265:18-19; See Encyclopedia Talmudit Vol. 4 Erech Bris Mila p. 259-261 footnotes 223-239
[2] Perisha E.H. 62, brought in Chelkas Mechokeik 62:3, as rules Rama E.H. 62:2 regarding a Chupah
[3] Michaber and Rama Y.D. 265:5; Taz 265, brought in Chelkas Mechokeik 62:3; Admur 213:7
[4] Admur 213:7 that it is better to say two different blessings by two children of two fathers; See Pesakim Uteshuvos 265:18
[5] Admur 213:7 in parentheses
[6] Sefer Zechira; Shemiras Hanefesh 139; Kaf Hachaim 116:182; Sefer Shemiras Haguf Vihanefesh [Lerner] 151:1; See also Rama E.H. 62:3 and Chelkas Mechokeik 62:3