Creating a baby registry is fun but it can also be overwhelming! Babylist is here to help you stay organized. By breaking it into steps, you can ensure you add everything you need simply and stress-free while keeping the fun alive and your sanity intact.
Here’s your ultimate guide to building a baby registry that works for you and your growing family:
1. Start Early, But Not Too Early
Your registry should be ready around 20 weeks, when friends and family start asking about it. Some parents start this journey as soon as they find out they are expecting, while others begin toward the end of the first trimester. There’s no right answer but Babylist makes it convenient to start whenever you’d like with features like “private” mode, which gives you the option to keep your registry to yourself until you’re ready to make your special announcement.
2. Research Essentials First
Familiarize yourself with must-haves like car seats, strollers, and cribs. The right choice depends on your lifestyle, so look up what fits your needs. In addition to research and product guides, other parents can be a treasure trove of wisdom. They’ve experienced what works (and doesn’t), so ask about their go-to baby items and learn from their experiences. The Glow suite of apps is the perfect place to crowdsource recommendations and Babylist has dozens of guides to help explain what to look for.
3. Think Long-Term
Don’t just focus on newborn gear. Consider items for when your baby grows up, like high chairs or convertible car seats and make your registry last longer. Gift cards are another great option to help stretch the generosity of your friends and family, if you aren’t sure what you’ll need a few months, or years down the road and you can register for all of that at Babylist.
4. Choose a Flexible Registry Platform
Opt for a registry that lets you add products from multiple stores. Babylist is great for that, allowing a one-stop experience for your friends and family. Babylist’s universal registry allows you to add baby gear from your favorite stores including Amazon, Target, Etsy, Crate & Kids, Carters, Nordstrom, H&M, and Walmart–literally from any site that sells things online. Plus, you can quickly combine and transfer registries you’ve already started so you can have everything you need all in one place.
5. Add Varying Price Points
Babylist makes your registry accessible for everyone with the “group gifting” option, which allows your friends and family to contribute what they can to the most expensive items on your registry. You can also feel confident you’re getting the best deals with Babylist by using the price comparison tool. When you add a product to your registry on Babylist, the prices and links to the other retailers will pop up. This allows you to quickly and accurately compare prices without leaving your registry or clicking around to a bunch of sites to confirm if a product is actually on sale.
6. Balance Practical and Fun Items
Lastly, have fun. Sure, you need diapers and wipes, but don’t skip over cute baby clothes and fun nursery décor. Your registry should be a blend of essentials and “just for joy” items. Did you know the average Babylist registrant adds 125 items to their registry? There’s plenty of room for everything you’re excited about so start your registry today with Babylist.
When you finish setting up your registry, Babylist will send you a free welcome gift packed with samples and special offers from trusted brands. The Hello Baby Box includes everything from pacifiers to onesies, plus loads of discounts to help you save once your baby arrives. It’s just the first of many gifts you'll receive on your journey to parenthood, and new parents rave that it’s one of the best freebies out there!
Happy registry building!
