Baby Registry Secrets Exposed! Here’s the Juicy Details

by Bellus Family Helping New Parents Be Better Parents

Baby Registry Structuring comes under one of the rookie mistakes every new parent makes, which is what makes the whole baby registry setup process along with choosing the right baby registry essentials crazy tough! Without any doubt, we understand the hassle couples go through every time they are obligated to create a baby registry checklist, pick out the right products under ‘Baby Registry Must-haves‘, and read a number of articles on the baby registry etiquettes thoroughly.

Here is the recipe for the secret sauce that leads to a successful baby registry process in the life of both, new parents and parents-to-be!

The Beginner’s Guide to When to do the Baby Registry:

It doesn’t really matter when you do or want to do the baby registry as long as your target to finish it remains accurately four weeks before your baby shower, or at least before you send out the baby shower invitations. Keep in mind that most online baby registries allow you to add products and operate them in private mode until you are ready to share the news with everyone publicly.

Two of the most common concerns and questions regarding ‘when‘ to do the baby registry remains ~ What if the baby’s gender is unknown & What if we’re having twins:

What if we’re having Twins?

Well first off, if you’re having twins, a big fat congratulations! Although you may assume having twins mean the products in the baby registry needs to be doubled, we assure you that with the right quality of products, not everything needs to be purchased twice. Of course, you may need two baby gears such as strollers and car seats but that doesn’t mean you require two baby bath essentials such as bathtubs, towels, bibs, and so on. Hence, there are things you need in two quantities and there are things you need in just one.

Besides, it is advised to set up and start your baby registry for twins by the end of your first trimester, or the beginning of your second trimester. This will simply give you the much-needed time to sort out the list of itemyou will require two products of, and the list of baby items you will require just one!

What if we don’t know the baby’s gender?

Undisclosing the baby’s gender until the baby shower celebration is a common practice today, we totally get it! And that does not mean you have to panic about the products you need to enter into your registry. There are countless numbers of gender-neutral baby items you could add to your registry when you are setting up!

Besides, baby gears such as strollers and car seats are some things that do not require the gender of the baby. Hence, you can either decide to choose all gender-neutral baby items to list in your registry or simply chose the items that require no gender of the baby and later sort out the remaining baby items once you know the little addition’s gender.

Spilling the Tea on What to Put on a Baby Registry 101:

Here is a well-revised list of everything you will need to put on your baby registry.

Baby First Aid:

Thermometer
Suction bulb
Baby Nail Trimmer
Baby Nasal drops
Mini rubbing alcohol pads

Baby Feeding Items: (the asterisk next to the product indicates that it is only needed if you’re breastfeeding the baby)

Breast Pump *
Baby Bottle (Minimum 2)
Baby Teats (Minimum 2)
Breast Milk Freezer bags *
Baby Bottle Brushes (Minimum 2)
Bottle Drying Rack
Nursing Pillow *
Nursing Bras *
Nursing Cover *
Nipple Cream *

Baby Diapering Necessities:

Diapers (Both, cloth & disposable)
Diaper Pail
Diaper Cream
Baby Wipes
Cotton balls
Cotton Swabs

Baby Bathing Essentials:

Baby Tub
Baby Shampoo
Baby body wash
Soft hooded towels
Washcloths
Faucet Cover
Baby lotion/ powder
Baby bath toys (waterproof)

Baby Bedding Items:

Crib Mattress
Mattress protector (Waterproof)
Fitted Sheets (Minium 2)

Baby Nursery Needs:

Baskets (As per storage needs)
Bin (Dustbin for baby wastes)
Baby Monitor
Night Lamp
Changing Table
Baby glider or Rocking Chair
Baby Bassinet
Crib

Baby Gears & Travel Necessities:

Baby Carrier
Diaper Bag
Stroller
Baby Car Seat
Baby Changing Pad
Travel Playard

Baby Playtime Necessities:

Baby Plush (cotton stuffed toys)
Baby Rattles
Wooden stacking blocks
Baby Teething Toy
Baby Swing / Baby Bouncer

Baby Clothing Essentials: (The Most Interesting Category!)

Baby Homecoming outfit
Baby Sleep Sacks (Minimum 5)
Pair of baby shoes (Minimum 2)
Baby Burp Cloths (Minimum 5)
Baby Bibs (Minimum 5)
Baby Swaddling Blankets (Minimum 5)
Pair of non-footed baby pajamas (Minimum 5)
Short-sleeve onesies (Minimum 5)
Long-sleeve onesies (Minimum 5)
Pair of Socks (Minimum 5)

Something you need to keep in mind while registering baby clothes is that you don’t need to purchase too many clothes of the newborn size because babies grow faster and you also need to take the season into consideration. You might require sweaters or swim clothes, according to the season of your town!

Spilling the Tea on What NOT to put on a Baby Registry:

These are items you may want later on but cannot be considered under the list of ‘Needs’ for parenting and hence, do not need to be on the baby registry! If you want, you can always include anything and everything from this list, however, after in-depth research, we decided on this list of products that are totally not needed, unnecessary, to be registered!

Wipes Warmer
Bottle warmer
Sterilizer
Pacifiers
Sound Machine
Dressy Clothes
Dropdown Cribs
Diaper Disposal System

These are some of the baby items certain parents put on a baby registry but later regret because either they were of no use or of little use.

The Simple Formula of Baby Registry Etiquettes:

Another one of the commonly asked questions remains “How to share the Baby Registry?” Well, obviously one cannot simply run around screaming “HERE IS MY BABY REGISTRY!!” to just anybody and everybody. Here are three different ways that contribute to sharing your respective baby registry with the required, right audience!:

Include with the Baby Shower Invitation:

This is the occasionally done method of sharing one’s baby registry. However, it is important to keep the famous etiquette and expert writer, Emily Post‘s words of wisdom:

It is NOT okay to share your registry information on the invitation itself. However, it IS okay to include an insert with the registry information along with the shower invitation.

She also highlights the fact about how it is best to clearly state the place you have registered at the bottom or back of the baby shower invitation. For instance: ‘Sarah is registered at www.bellusfamily.com‘

Tell your Mom!

Best believe us when we tell you this works wonders! Back in the days of the phone call RSVP, guests would actually call the hostess to confirm their attendance and also inquire about the baby registry details. Now, instead of calling the mom-to-be directly, most guests opt to ask her mother. Hence, let your mom know all the details and whereabouts so the right information reaches the right guests!

Tell them Directly!

Sometimes, you simply need to stop beating around the bush! Therefore, just go around posting the link of your baby registry on all your social media channels. Don’t give away too much information, it is best to keep it short and simple, and only if people message for more, give them further details, or simply the link to your baby registry!

That’s about it. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

We highly hope this article was informative as per your Baby Registering Requirements! We understand parenting isn’t an easy task, however, we would also like to remind you all that parenting is one of the loveliest rides in this journey of life!

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