I did a ton of research when I first found out I was pregnant. One of the most difficult tasks was deciding where we would start a baby registry. After talking to friends and reading through countless sites, I decided to do one online-based universal registry and one in-store registry. This allowed for baby shower guests of all ages and capabilities to be able to shop if they wished to. I ultimately decided on Amazon (Shop Amazon - Create an Amazon Baby Registry
) and Babies R Us (Create a Registry.) I wanted to explain some of the benefits of the many popular baby registries out there.Note: This page may contain affiliate links. Mom & Baby Bargains/Oracle Bee Deals is a participant in several affiliate programs, designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to their sites. Mom & Baby Bargains/Oracle Bee Deals receives a small commission on purchases made through affiliate links on this blog, as well as all Mom & Baby Bargains/Oracle Bee Deals sites and social media outlets.
The Amazon Baby Registry is a great choice because it is a universal registry, meaning that you can add items from ANY website, not just Amazon items. So if you really like a sleeper set from the Carter's website, add it on! If you love clothing from a small boutique's website, add it on!
There are a lot of perks to the Amazon registry, which is why I've mentioned it first. First, all registrants will receive a completion discount of 10% off of the remaining items on their registry. Amazon Prime members will benefit the most, receiving up to 15% off of eligible remaining items on their registry (the completion discount.) One of my favorite things about having the Amazon Registry is the ease of returning items. You can return items up to 90 days after purchase! This is really important because time is precious when you have a little one, and you may not be able to get these things done right away.
Registrants can also receive a Welcome Box, valued at up to $35, by following the instructions at sign up. The welcome box is, in my opinion, better than any of the other stores' goody bags. It typically includes products by Babyganics, Burt's Bees, Philips Avent, and more. Some more perks of an Amazon registry: you will receive a 30% off coupon for Huggies, a 25% off coupon for a maternity purchase, a 25% off coupon for prenatal vitamins, FREE SHIPPING on all of your registry items and more! See all of the benefits and register here: Amazon Baby Registry Benefits
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Babies R Us Registry
Like the other store registries, Babies R Us offers a 10% completion discount (sent by mail to your home) for items remaining on your registry. They also give you a welcome gift, which for me was a small diaper clutch containing a diaper and small pack of wipes. Babies R Us also price matches items, so keep an eye out for great deals, and spread the word to family and friends! Another perk is up to 1 year for returns, which is the longest time period of any store.
The biggest perk of this registry is the Endless Earnings program. This program allows you to get up to 10% back on all of your registry purchases, including purchases that you make! With my Babies R Us registry, I, first, added things that we really needed. After my baby shower was over, I added on all of the items that I knew we would be buying (like nursing supplies that I didn't feel comfortable asking for.) If I was in the store shopping and I saw something I liked, I would use the Babies R Us app to add the item to my registry before checking out. About 10 weeks after your expected arrival date, you will receive an email with an e-gift card for about 10% of what was spent on your registry! This is amazingly helpful, as you may still have things to buy or just want to stock up on diapers, wipe, etc. Our registry items totaled about $2,000 (this includes items I added on after, that we were buying anyway) and I received an e-gift card for about $190. I nearly forgot about it so it was quite a pleasant surprise when I checked my email. So keep an eye out for that email, and check your spam folder!
After starting a registry, buybuyBaby will give you a goody bag, available at any store location. They also offer announcement cards to include with your baby shower invitations. buybuyBaby also offers a great referral program, rewarding registrants with $25 off of $100 when they refer a friend to start a registry. There is also a completion program for any remaining items on your registry. See all of the benefits of their baby registry here: Buy Buy Baby Registry Benefits
The biggest perk of this registry is the Endless Earnings program. This program allows you to get up to 10% back on all of your registry purchases, including purchases that you make! With my Babies R Us registry, I, first, added things that we really needed. After my baby shower was over, I added on all of the items that I knew we would be buying (like nursing supplies that I didn't feel comfortable asking for.) If I was in the store shopping and I saw something I liked, I would use the Babies R Us app to add the item to my registry before checking out. About 10 weeks after your expected arrival date, you will receive an email with an e-gift card for about 10% of what was spent on your registry! This is amazingly helpful, as you may still have things to buy or just want to stock up on diapers, wipe, etc. Our registry items totaled about $2,000 (this includes items I added on after, that we were buying anyway) and I received an e-gift card for about $190. I nearly forgot about it so it was quite a pleasant surprise when I checked my email. So keep an eye out for that email, and check your spam folder!
babyli.st Registry
Also, a universal registry, this website offers a platform to add items from anywhere on the web. They also have lists of the most popular items and checklists to help you choose the products that are right for you. There aren't any coupons or goodie bags, but it is a nice, simple website.
Also, a universal registry, this website offers a platform to add items from anywhere on the web. They also have lists of the most popular items and checklists to help you choose the products that are right for you. There aren't any coupons or goodie bags, but it is a nice, simple website.
buybuyBaby Registry
After starting a registry, buybuyBaby will give you a goody bag, available at any store location. They also offer announcement cards to include with your baby shower invitations. buybuyBaby also offers a great referral program, rewarding registrants with $25 off of $100 when they refer a friend to start a registry. There is also a completion program for any remaining items on your registry. See all of the benefits of their baby registry here: Buy Buy Baby Registry Benefits
Kohl's Baby Registry
Kohl's will send you announcement cards that can be sent with baby shower invites. These announcement cards will contain a 20% coupon for your guests. Kohl's also offers a 15% completion discount for remaining items on your registry. Many people love to shop at Kohl's because of their great rewards program and high value coupons. Coupled with Kohl's Cash, the savings are significant! See all of the benefits of their baby registry here: Kohl's Baby Registry Benefits.
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& Crib Mattress (organic available.) Also see Bassinet and Co-Sleeper if you prefer either of those instead of a crib. We used all three because they were gifted to us.
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- You should also register for changing pad covers that match your nursery theme.
- These are great for protecting the pad cover. Just toss in the laundry and replace!
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. (Sensitive version also available.) 
though expensive, I will buy them again and again. Note: 
. Yes, you suck the snot out. No, it doesn't reach your mouth. It works better than any bulb sucker.
and it's perfect.
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(both gifted to us)
- STEAMS and blends food. One of my favorite gifts.
- I do not recommend a mesh feeder. They are difficult to clean and food gets stuck in the mesh.
I recommend getting a bunch!
- These were recalled because people were letting their babies sleep in them unsupervised. These are great for colicky babies that need an incline to nap, but they should NEVER be left alone. The recommendation for sleep is lying flat in a crib with nothing else in the crib, not even blankets or stuffed animals.
. If you've read about these teethers getting moldy, it's true! Vulli recommends that Sophie NOT be submerged in water when cleaning, but rather spot cleaned. Parents were soaking them in water to clean, water got inside, mold developed. Don't submerge Sophie 😉