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 sharing the joyous news that my husband and I were expecting, it wasn’t long before family and friends inquired about where they could find Baby Viner’s registry. Amidst the morning sickness and extreme first-trimester fatigue, researching the perfect place to create said registry felt extremely overwhelming.
If you find yourself in a similar situation, then the good news is we’ve done the research for you! 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 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:
- Essential 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.
Click on the image below to get all the information about the best baby gift registry providers!
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:
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. Here’s a breakdown:
Target | 15% completion discount, registry app, 1-year free returns
Amazon | 15% completion discount for Prime members (10% for non-Prime members – one of many great reasons to sign up for Prime.) 1-year free returns
Walmart | Welcome box, price match, registry app, free 2-day shipping, easy returns
Macy’s | 10% completion discount. 90-day returns, Welcome box
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
Dillard’s | 20% completion discount
Bloomingdale’s | 20% completion discount, 1-year return policy, bonus gifts
All-Inclusive Registry Providers:
From wipes and onesies at big box stores to handmade gifts at one-of-a-kind boutiques, all-inclusive registries give you the most flexibility. Selecting products from any store allows you to create a unique registry that fits all your needs and wants.
The only drawback to this type of registry is that you may not get the perks and benefits you will receive if you register directly with the retailer. However, you can register at the store first and then sync your registry with your all-inclusive list.
MyRegistry | Add gifts from any store and register for cash gifts.
Zola | Add gifts from any store and zero-fee cash funds, 15% discount 60 days prior and 30 days after baby’s arrival
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. Be sure to check out our list of Baby Registry Favorites to help kickstart your Baby Registry journey!
