The best Baby Registry for new Moms
Finding the best Baby Registry for new Moms can be tricky. There are a lot to choose from! And a Baby is on the way, joy is in the air and you have no idea what to do now. Or maybe you know exactly what to get but it’s super, super expensive. Your bank account is afraid!
Never fear – sign up for a baby registry to help you get ready for your imminent arrival. Read on to find out the best baby Registry for new Moms!
What is a Baby Registry?
There’s a Baby Shower party organized! Everyone loves a good party – but knowing what the Mom to be wants or needs can be tricky. True story, for my Wedding I received 7 crockpots!! No one needs that many crockpots and there were things we needed that no one gave us.
To make sure you don’t end up with things you don’t need, or an overabundance of some things to the expense of others, go for a Baby Registry.
A Baby Registry is a list of things that you compile and that your guests can browse and select items to buy for you, ticking them off so others can see what’s left.
You could pick your favourite shop, or create a universal register. A universal register is when you use a registry website so you can choose items from a few different websites.
Make sure to have a good price range on your Baby Registry so that guests can choose whatever they can afford.
When to register for Baby?
Around about 3 months is when you want to start compiling your Baby Registry. Too early and you don’t really know what you need or want – why stress for 9 months instead of 4 or 5? Also, if you’re going to find out your baby’s gender, then that will influence your choices in terms of colors etc.
Too late and your guests won’t have enough time to browse your Baby Registry and decide what they want to give. You also want to leave yourself time to pick up all the bits and pieces that are left over after all the guests have bought their gifts.
Give yourself time to compile your registry. Research exactly what you want, find out about quality and convenience etc. Don’t rush your decisions for the sake of having a registry up.
You can start creating your Baby Registry before making it public, so don’t worry if you haven’t revealed that you’re pregnant.
What to register for Baby?
You’re pregnant, you’re busy, you’ve never done this before. What should you include on your Baby Registry? Chill out and check out our comprehensive list of everything to include. After all, the last thing you want is to take your new little bundle of joy home and suddenly discover that you have no diapers. And it’s 4 am.
What to put on your Baby Registry
Don’t get stuck, use our list for inspiration;
- Stroller
- Infant car seat
- Bottles
- Bibs
- Blankets
- Muslin cloths – super useful when your baby is sicky and yet you still want to wear nice clothes
- Onesies – your baby will grow, don’t just buy 0-3 months
- Baby outfits; undershirts, sleepers, hats, cute t-shirts and trousers//skirts
- Socks and mittens
- Cribs
- Crib mattress
- Cribsheet
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Pacifier
- Toys and teddies – make sure they’re all baby proof.
- Baby proofing materials necessary for your home eg; door stoppers, gates, door locks, corner covers
- Breast pump if you’d like to express
- Formula if you want to top up your feeds
- Baby bath
- Soap, shampoo and baby toiletries
- First aid kit for babies – thermometer, baby medicine, nail clippers
- Baby bouncer
- Playmat
- Changing station
- Baby bag
It might be tempting to splash out on cute stuff but when push comes to shove, you want the things you actually need.
It’s best to test things out yourself before you put things on your registry. However, if you can’t do so stick with these simple tips.
Go for trusted brands, a few minutes of google research will tell you which brands have been around for a while and have quality, safe products. They may be more expensive, but there’s a reason they’re the top brands. Ask around, watch youtube product reviews to get a real feel for the items, and look for best picks on websites you trust.
Where to register for Baby?
The Best Baby Shower Registries for new Moms
Amazon
Undoubtedly, Amazone is often thought of as the best Baby Registry for new Moms. The advantage of Amazon is that you can choose from virtually any shop and brand. The prices are usually the best you can find. The registry is very user friendly and delivery is punctual.
Prime members receive 15% discount as well as prime delivery and most of your guest will have their own accounts so it’s super easy for them to use.
Amazon also offers a welcome box of baby freebies to you as soon as guests start purchasing from your registry. Group gifting is optional and Amazon allows you to add items from other retailers to your Baby Registry if they don’t have what you are looking for.
Returns are allowed up until 90 days
Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids makes beautiful, chic, cool products. You know that you’re getting quality and cuteness when you choose their registry.
Pottery Barn will personalize most of your gifts and they allow the option of purchasing gift cards. Their discount is the highest on this list at 20 and it lasts until 3 months so you can shop and decorate when you have more of an idea what you need and how you parent.
Returns are valid for 90 days, no group gifting, no universal registry and no freebie packed welcome box but they offer instead a free consultation so you can check out their products and get expert advice.
Target
Target is everywhere so it’s easy to see for yourself what the items on your Baby Registry look like.
Plus, Target allows unopened gifts to be returned for up to a year!
Target’s welcome pack includes $80 worth of coupons and products! They also offer a 15% discount either in store or online.
Group gifting is allowed and like Amazon, they will also act as a universal registry.
Buy Buy Baby/Bed Bath and Beyond
Anyone who is a member of Bed Bath and Beyond earns a 20% off coupon every month – that’s a lot of savings for you and your loved ones to help you afford the things you need. Since Buy Buy Baby is a sister company of Bed Bath and Beyond, all coupons are valid for either shop! If your registry is $1,500 or more, you get free shipping for Baby’s first year.
You’ll receive a welcome bag full of goodies but no universal registry option is available nor is group gifting an option. Instead they offer you a 15% discount for the week before your due date to help for those last minute – can’t-believe-we-forgot-this-omg purchases.
Walmart
Walmart is cheap. Their baby stuff is also bank friendly too. Walmart will let you price match any item and if their competitor is cheaper – they’ll match the price.
Walmart’s welcome box is full of samples and coupons to help you save even after your precious baby makes their arrival.
No group gifting and no universal registry option but 90 day returns for most things and even up to a year for certain items.
Baby List
Baby List is a universal registry that not only lets you compile a Baby Registry, but they also allow family and friends to sign up for things like bringing hot meals when the baby is born, watch older children, walk your dog, and even contribute to a college fund.
Their welcome pack is full of freebies from various cool brands and coupons for a range of stores.
Whatever isn’t bought off your registry, you can buy yourself with a 15% discount, group gifting is allowed and they even have sample registries to help you work out everything you need.
My Registry
My Registry is a universal registry with a twist. Register your registries so you can have multiple registries, enjoy lots of benefits, and freebies from all of them and it’s extremely user friendly.
Group gifting is allowed as an option at checkout and drumroll…. They are partners with Costco! Wholesale diapers? Fantastic. This could well make them the best Baby Registry for new moms!
So, there you have it! Setting up a Baby Registry is an exciting time! I hope we have helped you narrow down your options and find the best Baby Registry for new Moms!
Happy Shopping!
About Author
Jane Sheriff is the founder, creative director, party planner and mom of three. She started Darling Celebrations back in 2012 to share easy and beautiful ideas for celebrating the special events in life.
