Creating the Perfect Baby Registry: Top Tips For Expecting Parents

Necessities

As you progress through your pregnancy it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the latest baby gadgets and accessories. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, start with the necessities. What does a baby need the most? Diapers, nutrition, a place to sleep, clothes, and a car seat. Getting back to the basics is a great way to start, you will need to decide if you are going to breastfeed and if you are nursing or pumping or if you will need formula. Diapers are next, do you plan to use disposable diapers or cloth diapers? Considering these basic and necessary items is a great way to begin building your registry. 

Here is a list of some great necessities to start with:

Diapers

Wipes

Breastpump?

Clothes

Bassinet and/or Crib

Car Seat

Stroller

 Top Registry Services

A lot of retailers offer baby registry services or you can use Babylist. Target, Amazon, and Babylist are great places to create a registry as they all offer free goodie bags to expecting moms when you use their websites/stores. 

Here is a list of some registry hosting sites/stores:

Target

Amazon

Babylist

Walmart

Babies R Us

Lifestyle & Environment Choices

After you have considered what your baby will need that is necessary you can begin thinking about the next few months. Consider what your lifestyle is like and what your baby will need to thrive in the environment you are providing. A great rule of thumb is to consider what a baby will need in their first year of life. Do you have Tylenol, teething supplies, baby carriers, etc.? 

Here is an idea of supplies you will need in the first year:

Infant Tylenol

Babywearing carriers

Toys

Blankets

Teething Supplies

Pack N Play

Sunscreen 

Car Seat Cover

Swings & Chairs

Hats

Be Her Village

Another great tool to consider is berhervillage.com. Be Her Village is a website to create a registry for doulas, childbirth educators, pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants, mental health support, and much more. Having the support you need through your pregnancy, birth, and journey through motherhood is so important. At the end of the day an infant will need their mother the most and having a supported mom will in turn result in a thriving baby. Creating a registry on Be Her Village can be done alone or it can be created alongside another registry. Friends and family can directly contribute to the registry to ensure mom gets the necessary support she needs.

Link to check out BeHerVillage -  https://behervillage.com/partners?via=tayler

Simplify & Organize

A great way to keep track of what you need to buy for your baby's arrival can also be your registry. This way you can see what you still need, what you have and what can wait till later if it’s not needed yet. This is a great way to stay organized as you are preparing and organizing. If this is your second baby, your needs may look different if you have saved things from your first baby. Or you may need to get all new, every situation is different and that is okay. Breaking things down step by step can be easier and help eliminate any overwhelm you may be experiencing.