Hooray! You have a bun in the oven! Now that the news is out and your cravings are in full force, it’s time to get prepared to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world. In other words, it’s time to register!
After making our big pregnancy announcement with our first child, I couldn’t wait to register for all of the adorable baby items I had seen while browsing online and scrolling social media. But the big question was, where should I start, and what retailers should I visit?
We know that registering can be fun, exciting, and overwhelming all at the same time. The good news is we’ve done the research for you! Find the best places to register right here! Go ahead and put up those tired feet, grab that bowl of chocolate chip ice cream (with a side of pickles), and let me help you as you begin your registering adventure.
Start by checking out these tips to find the perfect place to register:
- Download our new Baby Registry Checklist and check things off while you’re registering in the store or online!
- Decide where you’re going to register. We compiled this handy registry chart, which compares the registry perks from our favorite retailers and registry providers. We like to break it down into three types of registries:
- Essentials Retailers: everything you need from breakfast to bathtime.
- Specialty Retailers: high-end baby gear, furniture, bedding, and decor for your dream nursery.
- All-Inclusive Registry Providers: allow you to combine all types of registries in one place. They also have unique gift options – cash, gifts from the heart, second-hand gifts, etc.
What if you find your favorite “must-have” items at different retailers? You’re in luck! You can create as many registries as you would like! (We recommend registering at one essential retailer and one specialty retailer.) Then refer your friends and loved ones to RegistryFinder.com, where they can find all your baby gift registries in one place!
Essential Retailers
Having the right equipment to meet your baby’s daily needs is always a top priority! At the following retailers, you will find all the essential items to keep your baby happy and healthy. Each one offers a wide variety of quality baby products, easy registry apps, and my favorites- completion discounts and registry gifts! You heard me right, they give you a gift for just registering. Most essential retailers also offer price matching, free shipping, and convenient return policies.
Target | Universal registry, 15% completion discount, registry app, 1-year return policy
Amazon | Universal baby gift registry, 15% completion discount for Prime members (10% for non-Prime members – one of many great reasons to sign up for Prime.)
Walmart | Welcome box, price match, registry app, free 2-day shipping, easy returns
Dillard’s | 20% completion discount
We are happy to announce that both Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s have added baby registries this year!
Bloomingdale’s | 20% completion discount, One-year return policy
Macy’s | 10% completion discount. 90-day returns
Specialty Retailers
Want to create that Pinterest-worthy nursery filled with lush linens and dreamy decor? With help from their incredible design assistants, our specialty retailers are the perfect places to turn those fantasy pins into a reality. From high-end furnishings and professional design services to completion discounts, these stores will make your pinning dreams come true.
Crate & Kids | Design services, 15% discount for 6 months, chat with experts live online
Baby Earth | Tried-and-true favorites, unique products, and a large selection of eco-friendly baby items
All-Inclusive Registry Providers
Simplicity is key at MyRegistry, our all-inclusive online baby registry affiliate. At MyRegistry, you can create a unique registry that fits all of your needs and wants by selecting products from any store you choose! From wipes and onesies at big box stores to handmade gifts at one-of-a-kind boutiques, homemade meals, babysitting coupons, and cash for college.
MyRegistry | Add gifts from any store in the world and register for cash gifts
Babylist | Add gifts from any store, including exclusively curated kits
Zola Baby | New this year- App-based baby registry. Add gifts from any store, create zero-fee cash funds, a 15% completion discount, and choose when your gifts ship
Ready, set, register!
Now that you’ve finished that delicious ice cream, your pickle jar is empty, and your “registry research homework” is done, you can confidently select the registry providers that best fit your needs and style. Click on any quality retailers above and begin creating your baby registry today! Once your registries are ready to be fulfilled, tell your friends to check out RegistryFinder.com to see all of your registry selections in one place!
